One of football’s most heated rivalries is back this weekend as Premier League leaders Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield. Hoping to cement their position and fend off a host of chasers, Arne Slot’s side will want to pile the misery onto a struggling United. New boss Ruben Amorim has found the Red Devils in a worse state than he anticipated and will need to put the brakes on a downward slide, before things get out of control.
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Liverpool vs Manchester United Preview
Hosts Liverpool are storming through the top flight this season, losing only one game and opening up a six-point gap over 2nd placed Arsenal, including a game in hand against Everton. Not many expected their form to continue in such emphatic fashion under Slot, but he has taken to life on Merseyside exceptionally and looks to have been an ideal replacement for Jurgen Klopp. They also sit top of the new Champions League table and will take some stopping in either competition. Mohamed Salah is answering questions about his age with a season to remember, scoring 17 Premier League goals so far. Fans will be hoping the club can secure a new contract for him, to stop the risk of them losing their talisman for free at the end of the season.
It is almost impossible to tell just what is wrong with United at the moment. The talented squad indicates their performances should be much stronger than they are, and whether it is an adjustment period to the new manager or more deep-seated problems is a mystery. Losing four of the last five, it is unsurprising that fans have been left scratching their heads as to when their form will turn around. The January transfer window may give them a chance to strengthen, but they also risk losing key names and the main rumours surrounding Marcus Rashford will concern some of the Old Trafford faithful in particular. Something has to change, but it will be a big ask to start the upward swing in the face of such a strong Liverpool side this weekend.
Liverpool vs Manchester United Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Liverpool are heavy favourites with odds of 1.28 for the three points, while the Red Devils are priced at 8.80 for an upset victory.
Liverpool vs Manchester United Betting tips
Four-tune Favours the Brave
Liverpool’s attack has been firing of late and goals have not been hard to come by. We think United’s shaky defence will suffer a similar fate and over four goals in the game is at 2.58.
Hungry for Mo
Salah has been Liverpool’s main man beyond this season and he is always reliable when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net. Salah to score anytime is 1.77.
Fools Goal
United sadly do not look likely to upset the leaders this weekend going on recent form, but stranger things have happened. They will have to get past the stoic Liverpool defence first. Both teams to score and Liverpool to win is at 2.48.
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