The rivalry has been fuelled by the proximity of the two major cities that they represent, their historic economic and industrial rivalry, significant periods of domestic footballing dominance and European success, and their popularity at home and abroad, as two of the biggest-earning and widely supported football clubs in the world.
Manchester Utd vs Liverpool, 4.30pm GMT
Manchester United have drawn plenty of criticism under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and have a massive point to prove this weekend. The Red Devils are currently in sixth place in the Premier League standings and face a series of daunting litmus tests in the coming weeks.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have been in sensational form and have been one of the best teams in England this season. Jurgen Klopp’s Merseyside giants are only one point behind league-leaders Chelsea at the moment and will be intent on winning the Premier League title.
Head to Head
Manchester United have the edge as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won 81 out of 201 matches, as opposed to Liverpool’s 68 victories.
Liverpool have dominated in the fixture in recent years, however, with Manchester United winning only one of their last 10 matches against their arch-rivals.
Our Predictions:
Liverpool Win @5/4
Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah both to score @5/1
Liverpool win + BTTS @9/4
Manchester United predicted starting 11:
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Pogba; Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo
Liverpool predicted starting 11:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Milner; Salah, Firmino, Mane
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