England Premier League
Sunday 5th March 2023
Kick off at 4:30pm GMT
Venue: Anfield
Match Preview:
The two most successful teams in English history will go head to head on Sunday and this is sure to be another cracking fixture. The irony of course is that it has been an age when the clubs were playing each other and they were both going for a league title at the same time. This season neither are although Manchester United will have that right in the back of their minds. But this is more about keeping a top four spot for United and for Liverpool they are trying to reach the top four, and then of course there is the bragging rights, much to play for here then.
Liverpool’s season has mostly been a disaster for them as they come into this game in 6th place and 21 points behind the league leaders Arsenal. However the Reds have gone their last 4 games undefeated but drawing 0-0 to Crystal Palace last weekend was seen as another poor result. In midweek for long periods it looked as if another 0-0 was beint served up this time at home to Wolves but the Reds found a break through and won the game 2-0. Mohamed Salah who by his usual high standards has struggled this season got on the score sheet and that could be significant in this game and the coming weeks, fans will be hoping by scoring it will breed confidence to go forward. Liverpool could go 5th if Newcastle have lost on Saturday to Manchester City and while the Reds are 6 points from their target of 4th and Tottenham they also have a game in hand over them.
Manchester United have been on a high in the last few months and they won their first trophy in six years by winning the Carabao Cup beating Newcastle in the final. In the league confidence and results have been good and they are unbeaten in their last 4 games, winning 3 of them. They have recently beaten Leeds and Leicester and in all competitions in their last 3 games they have been able to score 7 goals and conceded none.
League wise United are in 3rd place with 49 points and are six behind Manchester City in 2nd but have a game in hand, so they could really put the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s team by keeping up their winning consistency. They are 11 points behind Arsenal and that does seem a stretch to catch them up at this point. Tottenham could well go just 1 point behind United if they win and United drop points here so there many possible outcomes coming out of this weekend and this game in particular.
In midweek like Liverpool Manchester United were playing due to their involvement in the FA Cup and after going a goal down at home to West Ham they came back and won 3-1 to keep the good times rolling.
Team News:
Liverpool: Arthur could return after fitness issues, Joseph Gomez misses out again with a muscle injury but could return next week. Naby Keita is a doubt with a knock and will be assessed. Thiago Alcantara remains out for 3 weeks at least with a hip injury.
Manchester United: DAnthony Martial will be assessed after recovering from a hip injury but is only 50/50 to make the squad. Christian Eriksen remains out for at least another six weeks with an ankle injury. Jadon Sancho is being tipped to return from illness and Donny van de Beek is out for the season with a knee injury.
Liverpool vs Man Utd Head to Head:
Last season Liverpool beat Manchester United 4-0 in this fixture.
Earlier in the season in the reverse game Manchester United won 2-1.
It’s been 7 years since Manchester United beat Liverpool at Anfield.
The last five meetings in a row have seen over 2.5 goals.
Liverpool vs Man Utd Prediction:
Liverpool will be rocking on Sunday as the fans try to generate an atmosphere to unhinge Manchester United. Certainly the players will be upping their game as they try to continue recent good form in the league and go for 4th. Manchester United look like they have climbed several levels in a very short space of time and with 39 points to play for they will still believe that a league title challenge is on the cards, we have seen how quickly circumstances can change.
The value is with United and even though they have a recent poor record away to Liverpool they are playing the better football and if they score first this could send the Reds into a panic of confusion. This is a good time to be playing Liverpool and even if they are in a some form they have really made some heavy weather of their games lately and one has to wonder if, at this time, they will be able to deal with the pace and attacking options that United have in their armour? This should be fun.
Liverpool vs Man Utd Betting Tips:
Manchester United to beat Liverpool at 2.75
Correct Score: Manchester United to win 2-1 or 3-1 at 11.00 and 20.00
Anytime goalscorer: Marcus Rashford at 2.50
Anytime goalscorer: Darwin Nunez at 2.75
The 'PLACE BET' button will take you to BetUK.com, where these selections can be found. Please gamble responsibly, 18+ BeGambleAware.org
© Copyright topfootballtipster.com 2019
