Two of England’s most successful clubs will renew their rivalry on Monday night when Manchester United will host Liverpool. Historically, it has been a closely-fought contest, but in recent times, Manchester United have fallen far behind in the race. The Red Devils did not win a Premier League tie against their arch-rivals since 2018, and last season they were hammered both home and away as Liverpool won 9-0 on aggregate. What are the top football betting tips expert thinking about the upcoming meeting between the two Premier League giants?
Manchester United
After witnessing a dismal 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton, Manchester United fans were subjected to more misery last weekend. They watched in utter disbelief as Brentford steamrolled an oblivious Man United side at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Erik ten Hag had a calamitous start to the season, but the current problems in the Man United squad can hardly be traced backed to the new manager. United have been in free fall 21/22 season, and if they don’t arrest the slump soon enough, things could get even more embarrassing for the 20-time English champions.
Manchester United have struck a deal with Real Madrid to sign Casemiro and want the midfielder on the pitch against Liverpool. However, it’s not guaranteed that the club can complete all the formalities by then. Anthony Martial has resumed training after sitting out the first two weeks of Premier League action because of a hamstring injury. Victor Lindelöf will be an absentee once again as he is still injured. That means Lisandro Martinez is likely to reunite with Harry Maguire at the core of the Man United backline.
Liverpool
In contrast to their sworn enemies, Liverpool have been in the ascendancy under Jürgen Klopp. Man United are 20th in the league table going into this tie, but they would get ahead of Liverpool if they managed to grab all points on Monday.
Injuries and suspensions have been a severe problem for Klopp, but he will be desperate to end his club’s winless run in the league. After an opening day draw at Craven Cottage against newly-promoted Fulham, the Reds could not get the better of a well-drilled Crystal Palace side last Monday.
Darwin Núñez will not be available for the next three matches after picking up a straight red at Selhurst Park. So, Roberto Firmino will lead the line for Liverpool. Klopp has as many as 11 injury concerns ahead of the Man United tie. However, the enigmatic German has revealed Joe Gomez will start at Old Trafford even though he did not train on Friday because of a back problem. But Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota will not be match ready.
Our Prediction
Despite Liverpool’s injury crisis and winless run in the league, they are undoubtedly the favourites in this match. Man United are in absolute chaos at the moment and Liverpool will hope to exploit their vulnerabilities. Our prediction is a 3-0 win for the visitors.
Our Tip
Liverpool to win @ 1.65
