Manchester United are back in action this weekend as they take on rivals Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
The game will be a chance to quickly bounce back from the disappointment of the dramatic 4-3 loss against Chelsea on Thursday night. United led the game up until the 10th minute of added time, before a Cole Palmer double completed a turnaround and left Erik ten Hag’s team with nothing.
The result left United in sixth place in the table, 11 points adrift of Aston Villa in fourth place. The side may now be looking over their shoulders with the likes of West Ham, Newcastle and Brighton all battling for the European places at the end of the season.
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For Liverpool, eyes will be on maintaining their challenge for the Premier League title. United will have a chance to harm their chances should they take something from the game.
Ahead of the match, pundits have had their say on what they think the outcome will be. Here is a look at what they make of the upcoming encounter.
“What a game that was against Chelsea, but how on earth did Manchester United lose that at the end? Some of the defending was just woeful,” he told BetVictor. I thought they were shambolic against Brentford as well and this is now a massive game for Erik ten Hag.
“I’m sure Jurgen Klopp will be frustrated not to keep a clean sheet but that was another comfortable night at Anfield in the end against Sheffield United.
“I know the FA Cup tie was a thriller and United came out on top, but I can’t
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