Old Trafford is set to host one of the season’s biggest clashes when Manchester United take on Liverpool on Sunday evening in Matchday 35 of the Premier League.
United enter the match in third place with 61 points, three points ahead of fourth-placed Liverpool, which increases the importance of the encounter in the battle for the top four, especially after the “Red Devils” won the first leg match 2-1 at Anfield.
Numbers and facts before the summit:
- Liverpool have a relatively strong record in recent visits to Old Trafford, winning 3 of their last 5 league games there.
- The Reds have also lost only once in their last 7 away games against United in the Premier League, and that was in August 2022.
- In contrast, Manchester United have only managed two wins in their last 15 league meetings against Liverpool since the 2018-2019 season.
- Manager Arne Slott could make history if he wins, becoming the first Liverpool manager to win his first two away games against United in the league.
- Cody Gakpo shines against Manchester United, having scored in every league game he started against them (4 goals), although all of them were at Anfield.
- For his part, Michael Carrick continues to make his mark with United, as the team has collected 29 points since he took over, the highest tally among the league teams during that period.
- Old Trafford has been a strong point for United this season, with the team collecting 36 points at home and winning 6 of their last 7 matches there.
- Alexander Isak is looking to reach his 100th Premier League appearance, as he seeks to score in back-to-back games for the first time in a Liverpool shirt.
- Bruno Fernandes also remains one of United’s key weapons, having contributed to goals in 3 of his last 4 league games against Liverpool.
Between Liverpool’s relative historical superiority and Manchester United’s clear home strength, the top spot seems open to all scenarios, in a match that could play a decisive role in determining the features of the top four positions.
