Liverpool vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 15, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:22 AM

The Reds have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table

Jurgen Klopp’s team have been beaten just twice in 23 matches in all competitions this season. On Saturday, they looked on course to lose 1-0 at Crystal Palace before a red card. They immediately levelled and then scored an injury-time winner. This is the biggest fixture of the calendar and motivation at Anfield will be through the roof.

Ahead of a key match against Liverpool, Man United have won just eight of their last 20 matches. They summoned a top outing to beat Chelsea 2-1 but lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth and 1-0 to Bayern Munich in their last two matches. Confidence is low in Manchester United squad and there will be fear of a big defeat here. Erik Ten Hag could play much more defensively in this match.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 17 December 2023 at 4:30 PM GMT (10:00 PM IST)

Location: Anfield

Form

Liverpool (Premier League): W-D-W-W-W

Manchester United (Premier League): W-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The Egyptian King has scored 11 Premier League goals in 16 appearances. Mohamed Salah with all the abilities of the winger, he might just get himself a couple of more goals in this match. His contributions in the Premier League and Europe speak volumes about his consistency. He would pose a threat to the injured backline of Manchester United.

Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)

Even though the Danish international has not opened his goal scoring account in the Premier League this season, he has been the key factor in United’s offense. He was the top goal scorer in the Champions League group stages this season with 5 goals. His physical attribute of holding up play at the front will challenge the Liverpool defense a bit.

Match facts:

Liverpool’s last 49 home league matches have seen just 1 loss (38 wins, 10 draws).
Manchester United have lost 2 of their last 3 Premier League matches.
Manchester United have failed to score in their last 4 visits to Anfield.
Liverpool have scored 21 goals in their last 7 league matches at home.

Injury & Team News

Joel Matip is out long-term in defense, Andy Robertson remains out and both Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are injured in midfield. Alexis Mac Allister should shake off a knee complaint to start in the holding role. Harvey Elliott is pushing for a start after some fine impact sub-outings. Diogo Jota should be back on the bench after injury.

Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia are absent in defense but Victor Lindelof should be available. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw will miss this match due to injury suffered in 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich. In midfield, Casemiro, Mason Mount, and Christian Eriksen are injured or very doubtful. As many as 11 players will miss this match, Bruno Fernandes is also suspended after five yellow cards.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 211

Liverpool wins – 71

Manchester United wins – 82

Draws – 58

Predicted Lineup:

Liverpool predicted lineup

Alisson; Tsimikas, Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold; Gravenberch, Endo, Szoboszlai; Diaz, Nunez, Salah

Manchester United predicted lineup

Onana; Dalot, Evans, Varane, Wan Bissaka; Mainoo, McTominay, Amrabat; Antony, Hojlund, Garnacho

Match prediction for Liverpool vs Manchester United:

In form right now, Liverpool are huge favourites to win. It would be a surprise if they didn’t win by more than one goal. If Konate and Alisson start, a win to zero is quite possible too. United have failed to convert their chances infront of goal for quite some matches now. Liverpool and Anfield is a deadly combination for teams coming at their home, with the amount of support they have at Anfield, it will be very difficult for United to come up with a positive result.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United

Telecast

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UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

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Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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