Liverpool vs Man Utd Betting Preview

Liverpool

Liverpool go into this game after two impressive victories against Everton and Wolves, but the Merseyside outfit have shown inconsistency this season too. Disappointing results away to Tottenham and Stoke will tell Kenny Dalgleish that his side still have work to do and his strike force will need to find some sharpness if they are to improve on a very average 10 goals in 7 games. The past five meetings however tell us that Liverpool step up to the challenge when it comes to Manchester United and they have recorded some very impressive victories, such as the 4-1 of two seasons ago. They’ll be hoping that key players Glen Johnson and Daniel Agger return for this big clash against a side that can score goals.

Man Utd

Sir Alex Ferguson knows his side enter this bitter clash with an undefeated start to the league season but perhaps more importantly, knowing his side have taken maximum points against top rivals such as Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea. However, it has to be said that all these games have come at Old Trafford and United haven’t been as comfortable away from home, as shown by the recent 1-1 with Stoke City. Their ability to score many goals (27 in 7 games) means that United cannot be written off and you’d fancy them to get on the score sheet, especially if in-form winger Ashley Young is fit to start following his recent injury. United have good form against the big clubs and always rise to a new challenge, making them a very difficult side to beat.

MANCHESTER UNITED TO WIN – 7/5 William Hill

Liverpool edge the recent head-to-heads when it comes to this fixture but Manchester United are favourites to walk away with all three points this time round. The flying start made by United this season highlights a gap in quality when compared to the slightly inconsistent Liverpool. With Liverpool potentially missing Johnson and Agger, their defence could fall victim to a brilliant United attack that is led by the inform Wayne Rooney and supported by the equally impressive Young and Nani. Also, Liverpool’s average strike-rate this season makes it unlikely that they’ll break United down often enough to repeat the feat of scoring several goals against them as in the past.

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Article by Matt Wood

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