Liverpool take on the visitors Manchester United in the round 8 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, October 19th at Anfield (Liverpool).
Liverpool are starting to raise serious concerns. The Merseysiders were a pleasant surprise last season. There were fears that Klopp’s departure could trigger a post-Ferguson-style stagnation, similar to what Manchester United experienced after Sir Alex retired. Yet while United still haven’t found a true successor to Ferguson, Arne Slot hit the ground running at Anfield — ultimately leading Liverpool to a dominant Premier League title. After spending hundreds of millions in the summer on reinforcements, expectations were sky-high for consolidation at the top. But things started shakily: after taking the lead, Liverpool still lost the Super Cup to Crystal Palace. They later managed to grind out a few important wins, including a Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. However, things soon unraveled, as Slot suffered three consecutive defeats for the first time in his career. The defensive structure has looked unusually fragile, with mistakes creeping in even from senior players like Van Dijk and Alisson. Yet with a full week to reset and key attackers regaining fitness, Liverpool remain dangerous and capable of a strong response.
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Manchester United delayed parting ways with Erik ten Hag — he was finally dismissed mid-season a year ago. Ruben Amorim took over, but results only deteriorated further. Their attempt to salvage the campaign with a Europa League triumph ended in heartbreak, losing 0-1 in the final to another struggling English side, Tottenham. Since then, the woes have persisted despite several big-name signings. The shock defeat to League Two side Grimsby on penalties in the League Cup summed up the chaos. And in the Premier League, a string of disappointing results left Amorim reportedly on the verge of being sacked. Still, just before the international break, United managed to earn a morale-boosting 2-0 win over resilient newcomers Sunderland. That victory brought some relief, and attack finally looked more confident in front of goal. Yet questions remain about the team’s consistency and defensive organization, which continues to undermine their progress.
Four of the last five official meetings between these sides ended in draws (though United advanced on penalties in the cup), and Liverpool managed to win only once during that stretch. Despite their recent setbacks, Salah and company simply cannot afford another slip-up. The bet is Liverpool to win — the champions should find a way past their old rivals at Anfield.
Prediction for the match: Liverpool to win.
