The biggest English fixture full of rivalry occurs on the most significant weekend in the Premier League in terms of the title race. Champions Liverpool host leaders Manchester United at Anfield this Sunday with kickoff at 7: 30 pm.
The two most successful clubs in English football history occupy the two first positions in the table. The sides are separated by three points heading into the clash in a mouth-watering Merseyside clash.
It marks exactly two years since these two sides met when Mohamed Salah scored a last-minute goal to give Liverpool a real chance of lifting the title after decades of drought. Twelve months later, things are very different.
It is a shame no fans will be able to catch this heated contest between two of the best rivals in English football history. The victory sent Liverpool 16 points clear of second-placed Manchester City and a whopping 30 above Manchester United.
The first time the Red Devils have been on top of the league as 17 games of a season since Sir Alex Ferguson led them to their 20th title in the 2012-13 campaign. The tally was moved back by Liverpool in their previous trophy triumph.
The visitors will undoubtedly travel to Merseyside full of confidence if they come away with a statement-marking win. Their away form has been impressive, with their last win dating a year ago.
Liverpool vs. Manchester United Head to Head
Both sides have 33 games against each other with Liverpool taking home 11 wins while Man United with 15 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Aston Villa 1-4 Liverpool
Southampton 1-0 Liverpool
Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
Liverpool 1-1 West Brom
Crystal Palace 0-7 Liverpool
Away
Burnley 0-1 Manchester United
Manchester United 1-0 Watford
Man United 0-2 Man City
Man United 2-1 Aston Villa
Leicester 2-2 Leicester City
Liverpool Team News
Klopp refused to rule out the prospect of Joel Matip coming back to the squad, with the center back returning to full ground training. With Dean Henderson getting a midfield role, either Rhys Williams or Nat Philips slot in with Fabinho in defense.
Manchester United Team News
Ole Gunnar contends with injury concerns in his backline with Brandom Williams, and Phil Jones ruled out. However, the Bailly-Maguire partnership is likely to start. Marcus Rashford will be looking to extend an excellent recent record against Liverpool.
Prediction and Odds
We cannot dispute the growth of form for Red Devils but face a side dominant on their home front.
Liverpool Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Over 2.5
