The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the upcoming Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United.
Gameweek 17 of the 2023/24 Premier League season will end with a blockbuster clash at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool and Manchester United will lock horns this weekend, with both teams enduring vastly different campaigns.
Liverpool missed out on the top four last season after a topy-turvy ride throughout 2022/23. But they have put those bad memories in the rearview mirror, with Jurgen Klopp again bringing the best out of players.
On the other hand, Manchester United would have hoped to challenge for the Premier League title this season. But the Red Devils have lost (12) more games than they have won (11) this term. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at Sunday’s encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Where To Watch
Liverpool vs Manchester United will kick off at 16:30 GMT at Anfield on Sunday. Fans in the UK can watch the official broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. The two clubs’ media will also livestream the game.
For fans in the USA, FuboTV and Peacock will livestream the fixture, which will kick off at 11:30 am ET. Meanwhile, readers in India can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network, while Disney+ Hotstar will livestream the match.
Form
Liverpool: DWWWWL
Liverpool will head into Sunday’s fixture on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise in the UEFA Europa League. But apart from two losses in Europe, they have been imperious, going down only once in domestic football. Meanwhile, the Reds have won their last three Premier League games.
Manchester United: WDLWLL
Like Liverpool, Manchester United suffered a defeat in Europe this week, going down 1-0 to Bayern Munich at home. That result booted them out of the UEFA Champions League. But the Red Devils have lost three of their last four games, including their most recent Premier League fixture.
Key Stats
- Liverpool have won their 11 home matches in all competitions this season, scoring 35 goals and conceding seven. A 2-1 defeat by Leeds United in October 2022 is Liverpool’s only loss in their last 49 Premier League fixtures at Anfield.
- Manchester United have failed to win their most recent 13 Premier League away fixtures against teams starting the day in the top eight of the table, losing 10 of those matches (D3).
- Manchester United have recorded a league-low shot conversion rate of 7.4% this season while having the biggest negative difference between goal scored (18) and expected goals (25.7).
- Manchester United have lost 12 of their 24 games in all competitions this season, equalling their total number of defeats in 62 matches in 2022/23.
- Mohamed Salah has scored 12 goals in 12 league and cup appearances versus Manchester United, netting in his last six games against them.
Head-To-Head Record
Manchester United have a superior overall head-to-head record against Liverpool, winning 90 games to the Reds’ 81 (D68). But the Red Devils have lost four of their last five Premier League meetings with the Merseyside club. In addition, Manchester United have gone eight league and cup matches without a win at Anfield, scoring just once in this run (D3 L5).
Prediction and Betting Tips
Manchester United’s recent record at Anfield is abysmal, and they have lost more games than they have won thus far in the 2023/24 season. In addition, the Red Devils have been dreadful on the road against top-half teams under Erik ten Hag. So, all signs point towards Liverpool to win.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have scored only once on their last eight visits to Anfield in the Premier League and cup competitions. In addition, the Red Devils have the worst scoring record in the top 14 of the Premier League table. So, another straightforward bet is for Liverpool to keep a clean sheet.
