Manchester United and Liverpool clash at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in what should be a sensational Premier League clash between the old rivals. Erik ten Hag’s United suffered a late defeat to Brighton last weekend and continue to struggle for consistency, while Arne Slot’s reign at Anfield has started brilliantly with two wins from two in the league.
Despite home advantage United head in to the clash as outsiders and are 14/5 with William Hill to claim all three points, while Liverpool are a shade of odds on at 10/11 with BetMGM and Unibet. The pair drew 2-2 in their last Premier League meeting at Old Trafford and for parity after the 90 minutes BetVictor are offering 27/10.
Man Utd v Liverpool Tips
Tip #1 – Mo Salah to score first & Bruno Fernandes to be shown a card @ 18/1 with Paddy Power
Mo Salah has a phenomenal record against Manchester United and has scored a whopping 13 goals in his last 10 meetings against the Red Devils. The Egyptian star drew a blank last weekend, but did score on the opening weekend, so it’s hard to look past him scoring the first goal, which is available at 9/2. For those looking for a little more value then could create a bet builder and there’s a cracking 18/1 one available.
Starting with Salah scoring first, you can then add for Bruno Fernandes to be shown a card in 90 minutes. The Portuguese international has fluffed his lines in front of goal this season and with him being used as a frontman then he’s going to be eager to get his goal in this game. However, when things don’t go his way then he can show petulance and with United likely to be chasing the ball a lot then he could easily be shown a yellow card for a reckless, cynical challenge.
Tip #2 – Liverpool Over 23.5 shots @ 9/2 with Sky Bet
Liverpool have shown no drop off since Arne Slot’s arrival and they continue to show a real attacking threat and with a United side that still lack solidity then it could be worth backing the visitors having plenty of shots in the match.
United continually let sides have shots at goal last season and while they only conceded 14 shots last weekend to Brighton they face a real force in the shape of Liverpool, who are just under an average of 20 shots a game this season. The 9/2 with Sky Bet for Liverpool to have over 23.5 shots looks a decent bet for a game that will see the Merseysiders dominate for long periods.
Man Utd Performances So Far
Defeat on penalties in the Community Shield was followed by a lacklustre 1-0 win over Fulham in their first Premier League match of the season, However, they failed to follow up when being beaten in the last minute 2-1 at Brighton last weekend.
Man Utd Results So Far
Saturday 10th August – Manchester City 1-1 Manchester United – Community Shield
Friday 16th August – Manchester United 1-0 Fulham
Saturday 24th August – Brighton 2-1 Manchester United
Liverpool Performances So Far
Two impressive victories in the Premier League have outlined Liverpool’s hopes for Premier League glory this season and having battled to beat Ipswich 2-0 on the first weekend they then outclassed Brentford last week with a 2-0 win. Classy across the pitch, the Slot reign at Anfield has started perfectly and they will look to make it nine points from three games on Sunday.
Liverpool Results So Far
Saturday 17th August – Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool
Sunday 25th August – Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
