Manchester Utd vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips (1 September)

Despite disappointing results, Erik ten Hag begins his third season on the Manchester United bench. Last year, the Red Devils once again missed the Big 4 and therefore qualification for the Champions League. Inconsistent and too little enterprising in the game, they finished in a poor 8th place in the Premier League. The Mancunian team saved its season in the final match of the 2023/2024 financial year by winning the FA Cup final against neighbor Manchester City. This title allows the club to take part in the Europe League this season, still under the orders of ten Hag. To start, Bruno Fernandes' partners narrowly lost the Community Shield opposing them to Cityzens 1-1, defeat following penalties. Subsequently, they did not thrill many people during the first two championship matches. United first had to work hard to beat Fulham at home 1-0 before losing at Brighton last weekend 2-1.

 This summer, Liverpool turned an important page in its history with the departure of the charismatic Jürgen Klopp. Arriving on the bench in 2015, the German technician experienced great success with the Mersey club which notably won the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. Last year, the Reds were quickly dropped by Manchester City and Arsenal in the title race. Little visible on the European scene also quarter-final of C3, they however won the League Cup. To replace Jürgen Klopp, the leaders chose Arne Slot, who did a very good job at Feyenoord. The Dutch coach's debut has been very good so far. Without conceding a single goal, Liverpool logically won their first two league matches played at promoted Ipswich 0-2 and against Brentford last weekend 2-0.

For this meeting, Erik ten Ham deplores the withdrawals of the rookie Yoro, the potential starters Lindelöf, Shaw and Höjlund and the long-term absent full-back Malacia. Author of the winning goal on the first day, new striker Zirkzee was less successful after coming into play last weekend. He is still waiting for his first start with the Red Devils. Captain Bruno Fernandes remains a key player while prodigy Mainoo is now essential in the midfield. Manchester United parted ways with numerous players this summer. We can cite the defenders Varane (Como) and Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), the controversial Greenwood (OM), the disappointing Martial (without a club) and van de Beek (Girona) as well as the young or less important Kambwala (Villarreal) , Hannibal (Burnley), Carreras (Benfica), Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Forson (Monza) and Williams (without a club). In addition, midfielder Amrabat (Fiorentina) was not retained after his loan. On the other hand, Man U strengthened with defenders Yoro (Lille), de Ligt (Bayern Munich) and Mazraoui (Bayern Munich) and striker Zirkzee (Bologna).

Like the last day, no absences is to be reported from Liverpool this weekend. Mo Salah has returned to the season with a bang (2 goals and 1 assist in the PL) and he remains the Reds' main offensive asset. The other attackers Luis Diaz (1 goal and 1 assist in PL) and Diogo Jota (1 goal and 1 assist in PL) also stood out during the first two days. If the coach changed this summer on the Liverpool side, the squad remains stable compared to last season. We still note the departures of the young van den Berg (Brentford) and Fabio Carvalho (Brentford) as well as the aging Matip (without a club) and Thiago Alcantara (retirement). In the opposite direction, the excellent goalkeeper Mamardashvili, excellent with Georgia during the Euro, was bought but he remains on loan at his club (Valencia) for the season.