This weekend sees the return of one of the biggest rivalries in English football between the two most successful teams to ever compete in the division, as Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford.
This comes just three weeks after Man United beat Liverpool at Old Trafford in the FA Cup quarter-finals, courtesy of an Amad Diallo winner in the 121st minute of the game. That goal marked the end of a fascinating tug-of-war between the two sides throughout the tie, with Manchester United initially having control of the first half before conceding two quick goals to leave them 2-1 down.
Liverpool then dominated the second half but United equalised late on to take it into extra-time, where Liverpool once again took the lead before the home side managed to score twice to dramatically win the encounter.
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Manchester United vs Liverpool
Sunday 7 April, 15:30
Old Trafford
The previous victory for Manchester United should’ve provided them with plenty of confidence heading into their next matches but instead, the Red Devils have been on the wrong side of three late goals.
Despite being dominated for the entire 90 minutes against Brentford in their first game since the FA Cup victory, Mason Mount managed to score the opening goal for his side in the 96th minute of the game. This looked certain to be the winning goal and a potentially pivotal moment in Mount’s Man United career. However, Brentford scored just three minutes later to equalise and leave United taking just a point.
The following game saw United go 2-0 down within 20 minutes against Chelsea, before scoring twice to go into the half-time break all square. They took the lead through Alejandro Garnacho in the 67th minute, and this looked to be the winner as the game entered its final moments. Once again though, United conceded late through a Cole Palmer penalty to equalise the game in the 100th minute. This time Man United’s disappointment was taken one step further as they conceded again in the 101st minute as Cole Palmer secured his hat-trick and won the game for his side.
This leaves United without a victory since their win over Liverpool, whereas their opponents have gone on to win both their following matches.
A dominant performance and 2-1 victory over Brighton saw them win their first game and they went on to beat Sheffield United 3-1 in the previous matchday, leaving them in great spirits ahead of this one.
The previous loss to Man United is just their second defeat in their previous seven encounters, with Liverpool winning four and drawing one. In this time the Reds have enjoyed some huge scorelines against their bitter rivals, winning 5-0, 4-0 and amazingly winning 7-0 at Anfield last season. They will be looking to get back to these types of results in this one after failing to win in the last encounter.
Liverpool sit top of the table prior to this game, although Arsenal and Man City could move above them due to playing on Saturday, meaning this is a huge game in the title race. With the title potentially on the line, Liverpool are sure to be at their best against a struggling Manchester United side.
Bet9ja Tips
With the title potentially on the line, Liverpool are sure to be at their best against a struggling Manchester United side, and we expect them to win this one. You can get odds of Liverpool to win of 1.63 with Bet9ja.
The previous results in league meetings between these two have seen Liverpool win with overwhelming scorelines, and with them in much superior form to Man United heading into this game, we can see this happening once again here. You can get odds of Liverpool to win and over 3.5 goals of 2.69 with Bet9ja.
Mohamed Salah has scored in eight of the last 10 meetings between these two sides, with the only games he hasn’t scored in ending in goalless draws. He comes into this game with three goals in his last four across all competitions, and we believe he will score once again in this fixture. You can get odds of Salah to score anytime of 2.10 with Bet9ja.
Both of Darwin Nunez’s last two goals have seen him open the scoring, coming against Sparta Praha and Sheffield United. We believe Nunez will achieve this feat once again against Manchester United, and you can get odds of him scoring first of 5.90 with Bet9ja.
Bet9ja Odds (at time of writing): Manchester United win: 4.65, Draw: 4.70, Liverpool win: 1.63
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