The derby match between Liverpool and Manchester United on Sunday has much more at stake than usual as the Reds could overcome the Red Devils in the Premier League table if they win. Moreover, Liverpool will have revenge on their minds after Manchester United defeated them 3-0 at Old Trafford in December. Since that match Brendan Rodgers and his players went unbeaten in 13 league games.
Steven Gerrard and Lucas Leiva are both available again for Liverpool but Brendan Rodgers might stick to the same starting eleven that defeated Swansea on Monday. United are in good form as well after defeating Tottenham 3-0 last weekend. They have suffered a disappointment in the FA Cup against Arsenal but they could make up for that by finishing second in the Premier League.
The Red Devils have won all their last three Premier League matches and kept a clean sheet in the process. Angel Di Maria, Marcos Rojo and Luke Shaw will all be available again but they could start on the bench if boss Louis Van Gaal will choose to stick to last weekend's winning line up.
Probable line-ups:
Liverpool: Mignolet - Can, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno - Allen, Henderson, Lallana - Coutinho, Sterling, Sturridge
Manchester United: De Gea - Valencia, Jones, Smalling, Blind - Carrick, Herrera, Mata, Fellaini, Young - Rooney
My prediction: 2-2 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Liverpool win - 11/10 Draw - 5/2 Manchester United win - 14/5
Shumar4life 8 years ago
Liverpool is missing Suarez, and it would be interesting to see which player will come on Anfield in next summer transfer window. They need good attacker. Sturridge is surely good, but he had lot of troubles with injuries, and Origi is not good yet. Sterling doesn't want to renewal his contract and we can see that Liverpool...
Liverpool is missing Suarez, and it would be interesting to see which player will come on Anfield in next summer transfer window. They need good attacker. Sturridge is surely good, but he had lot of troubles with injuries, and Origi is not good yet. Sterling doesn't want to renewal his contract and we can see that Liverpool is in problem
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Johnajax 9 years ago
This is the biggest derby in England and it is always spectacle when this two teams plays. This was match for champions league and I think that with this loss Liverpool are without chances for that fourth place and qualification for champions league. Manchester is safe for spot in champions league and if they continue to...
This is the biggest derby in England and it is always spectacle when this two teams plays. This was match for champions league and I think that with this loss Liverpool are without chances for that fourth place and qualification for champions league. Manchester is safe for spot in champions league and if they continue to play like this they can be better than City at the end of the season.
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mdacic 9 years ago
I think that this match show us that Liverpool is not team for Champions league this year special in English Premier League where you can find a lot of great teams. I was watching whole match, Manchester was better and Manchester deserved this win. Mata is great player and he played very well, he scored two great goals...
I think that this match show us that Liverpool is not team for Champions league this year special in English Premier League where you can find a lot of great teams. I was watching whole match, Manchester was better and Manchester deserved this win. Mata is great player and he played very well, he scored two great goals and he is man of the match for sure.
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kruno1414 9 years ago
Biggest derby in England wasnt that big fo Liverpool who was really poor in this one . From the start you could saw the bigger desire in Manchester players for the win even that wasnt the case in the past matches against them cause Liverpool was playing with a much biggger heart. Steven Gerrard mistake in the second half...
Biggest derby in England wasnt that big fo Liverpool who was really poor in this one . From the start you could saw the bigger desire in Manchester players for the win even that wasnt the case in the past matches against them cause Liverpool was playing with a much biggger heart. Steven Gerrard mistake in the second half cost them a lot ... Poor performance by Liverpool
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timidi 9 years ago
It was great match but I didn't expect win for Manchester United. Both teams were good and both teams had their chances but Manchester scored just on time and that was key of this game. Steven Gerrard make incredible stupid move and he deserved red card. I think that Liverpool can't race for Champions league anymore and...
It was great match but I didn't expect win for Manchester United. Both teams were good and both teams had their chances but Manchester scored just on time and that was key of this game. Steven Gerrard make incredible stupid move and he deserved red card. I think that Liverpool can't race for Champions league anymore and firs four places are reserved for Chelsea, City, Arsenal and United.
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sharpe 9 years ago
I don't know how it's going to finish that one. For sure have to be a great game because both teams have raising their form lately.Maybe the draw will be the most logical result but of course as a MU fan I will hope that they will play a strong game and will be looking for a win.Will see...
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h34dhunt3r 9 years ago
Todays match between Liverpool and Manchester United can answer a lot of questions. First of all - United is only 2 points ahead of Liverpool, so if Reds win today they will take over 4th place, and with that Champions League slot. Both teams have equal chances, considering that they both are showing their A game recently....
Todays match between Liverpool and Manchester United can answer a lot of questions. First of all - United is only 2 points ahead of Liverpool, so if Reds win today they will take over 4th place, and with that Champions League slot. Both teams have equal chances, considering that they both are showing their A game recently. Both teams have good offence and really low diffence. So expect at least three goals today. My predictions: - Result: 2:2, with Liverpool leading twice; - Man of the match: Philippe Coutinho.
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seculla 9 years ago
This is the biggest derby match in England if we count the trophies that teams have won. Liverpool and Manchester United are two teams that won the most titles in England, and when they play against each other there is no such thing as their lately form, they just want to win, and not just to take some points but they fight...
This is the biggest derby match in England if we count the trophies that teams have won. Liverpool and Manchester United are two teams that won the most titles in England, and when they play against each other there is no such thing as their lately form, they just want to win, and not just to take some points but they fight for honor. I think that there is no reason to make tomorrow's match different than their other matches. I expect that this will be very good match, and I think that we will see at least three goals.
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