Anfield awaits the Sunday war in red, as Liverpool are wounded and United lost
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Reading Time: 3min | Sun. 19.10.25. | 13:52
Two Premier League giants are chasing redemption in England's fiercest derby (6.30 pm)
Different paths, same magnetism. No matter where they stand, Liverpool and Manchester United always stop the football world - and this Sunday at Anfield (6.30 pm) is no different.
On one side, the Premier League champions, strong early on but suddenly stumbling. On the other, a fallen giant still searching for itself under Ruben Amorim after a nightmare season that ended in 15th place. The gap in quality is clear, but when these two meet, logic often goes out the window.
In 184 league clashes, United hold the edge with 69 wins to Liverpool's 62 (53 draws). But the Reds have dominated recent years, especially at Anfield, where the Red Devils havent won since Wayne Rooney's winner back in 2016.
Arne Slot's side began the season with five straight wins, yet none came easy. Now they're reeling from three defeats on the road - at Palace, Chelsea, and Galatasaray - though Anfield remains a fortress: five home games, five wins.
The Old Trafford outfit, meanwhile, remain unpredictable. Out of Europe, eliminated from the League Cup by Grimsby, and still unsure where Amorim's project is heading. Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists he'll give the Portuguese boss time, but the pressure grows with every poor result.
On the other hand, Slot refuses to panic or to blame Mohamed Salah, who has just two league goals so far.
"When you lose three in a row wearing Liverpool's shirt, the opponent's name doesn't matter. The reaction does," said the Dutchman.
Amorim, too, stands by his under-fire captain Bruno Fernandes, who has missed two of his three penalties this season.
"He's still our penalty taker. He'll fix it, he always does," said the coach confidently.
United's new keeper, Belgian Senne Lammens, is set for a fiery first taste of the North West derby. Amorim praised his composure and two-footed play but admitted he must adapt fast to Premier League tempo.
Liverpool will again be without Alisson, with Mamardashvili set to continue in goal. Gravenberch and Konate return to the squad, while United remain without Lisandro Martinez and possibly Mazraoui.
Goals are almost guaranteed - the last five meetings in all competitions produced at least three each time. Expect nothing less in what remains England's fiercest football rivalry.
PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 8
Saturday
Nottingham Forest - Chelsea 0-3 (0-0)
/Acheampong 49, Neto 52, James 84/
Brighton - Newcastle 2-1 (1-0)
/Welbeck 41, 84 - Woltemade 76/
Burnley - Leeds 2-0 (1-0)
/Ugochukwu 18, Tchaouna 68/
Crystal Palace - Bournemouth 3-3 (0-2)
/Mateta 64, 69, 90+7 pen - Kroupi 7, 38, Christie 89/
Manchester City - Everton 2-0 (0-0)
/Haaland 58, 63/
Sunderland - Wolverhampton 2-0 (1-0)
/Mukiele 16, Krejci 90+3 og/
Fulham - Arsenal 0-1 (0-0)
/Trossard 58/
Sunday
16.00: (2.15) Tottenham (3.45) Aston Villa (3.35)
18.30: (1.63) Liverpool (4.00) Manchester Utd. (5.30)
Monday
22.00: (2.55) West Ham (3.30) Brentford (2.80)
***odds are subject to change***
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