Liverpool and Manchester United face off at Anfield on Sunday in one of the Premier League’s biggest games.
Liverpool have lost their last three matches 2-1 to Crystal Palace 1-0 to Galatasaray and 2-1 to Chelsea. All of those defeats came away from home. Their form at Anfield has been much better with five straight wins in competitive games.
Manchester United beat Sunderland 2-0 before the international break but still struggle away from home. Manager Ruben Amorim’s tactics may leave his team open in midfield where Liverpool are likely to have the upper hand. That could help their forwards especially Mohamed Salah who often performs well against United.
Team News
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Ibrahima Konaté and Ryan Gravenberch are fit to play. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is still out after picking up an injury against Galatasaray so Giorgi Mamardashvili will start again.
For United Bruno Fernandes Casemiro Amad Diallo and Matheus Cunha are all available. Lisandro Martínez is still recovering from a knee injury and Noussair Mazraoui remains doubtful.
Key Stats
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Liverpool’s last three defeats were all away from home.
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The Reds have lost just one of their last 14 league games against United.
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United have not won any of their last eight away league matches.
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They are also winless in their last nine trips to Anfield.
Salah has 19 goal involvements 13 goals six assists against United the most by any player in Premier League history.
Prediction
Arne Slot is facing his first tough spell as Liverpool manager but most of the problems have come on the road. Back at Anfield his team should feel confident.
Salah has scored only two goals and made two assists this season but he remains a threat. The 33 year old also scored twice for Egypt against Djibouti to help them reach the World Cup. Facing United has often brought out his best and this match could help him find his form again.