Liverpool travel to Old Trafford for the second time in three weeks on Sunday as they look to retain their position as Premier League league-leaders for another week.
The Reds reclaimed top spot on Thursday night as goals from Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo earned a 3-1 victory over Sheffield United. But with Man City and Arsenal both in action on Saturday, away at Crystal Palace and Brighton respectively, Jurgen Klopp’s men could well find themselves in a similar position, needing a victory to leapfrog their rivals, again
Manchester United will be desperate to derail their bitter rivals’ title-challenge, especially as Liverpool look to equal their record of 20 league titles. The Red Devils will also be looking to bounce back from their stoppage-time 4-3 defeat to Chelsea on Thursday night, with Erik Ten Hag’s men conceding last-minute leads in both of their last two matches.
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Robbo returns
Andy Robertson put in an impressive cameo as a substitute against Sheffield United, coming off the bench to set up Gakpo’s goal with a glorious left-wing cross after overcoming an ankle injury.
The Scotland captain had suffered the issue on international duty, but made a swift return against the Blades after missing
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