ARTA – The hot match between Liverpool and Manchester United will be the main focus of the 2024/2025 Premier League season this weekend. Two classic rivals battle it out at Anfield on Sunday, December 5, with an accelerated atmosphere.
Liverpool have impressed under Arne Slot this season. Although it was suspect after a surprise defeat to Nottingham Forest at the start of the season, the result became the only blemish on their record in all competitions so far.
The Reds are now at the top of the table with a difference of six points to the nearest competitors, and they still have one game less.
Manchester United collapsed. Erik ten Hash was fired two months into the season, and his successor, Ruben Amorim, was unable to get the Red Devil out of the crisis. United closed the year with three consecutive defeats, dropping them to 14th place in the table and just seven points from the degradation zone.
ero, in the first round at Old Trafford this season, Liverpool won 3-0 thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool only lost Joe Gomez, who was injured in docking, for this match. However, Conor Bradley and Ibrahimahima Konate returned to training and were awaiting fitness tests. Dominik Szobáclai also returned after suffering layoff.
Slot is very likely to take out the 4-2-3-1 formation with the following player lineup: – Kiper: Alisson Becker – Backline: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson – Central line: Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szobjeklai – Assassin: Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota
Mohamed Salah, who recorded the highest scoring record against Manchester United in the Premier League (12 goals, 6 assists), will return to be the main pillar. This season, Salah has scored 17 goals and 13 assists in just 18 games.
United’s Ruben Amorim did not suffer any additional new injuries, but Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford were confirmed absent. Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are back on the loose after being suspended.
United are likely to appear with a 3-4-2-1 formation: – Kiper: Andre Onana – Back line: Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez – Wing-back: Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot – Center line: Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Ma Seda – Assurant: Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hoj sapa
Liverpool are in the best form, losing only once in the last 27 matches in all competitions (23 wins, 3 series). They have also been undefeated in the last 23 matches. In contrast, Manchester United have scored 21 goals in the last eight matches, showing weakness in the defensive line.
al on the opposite performance, Liverpool are seeded to win at Anfield. Mohamed Salah had the opportunity to increase his goal record against the Red Devil, while deteriorating the condition of the visitors who are still looking for their best playing form.
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