Despite heavy snowfall and severe delays across various modes of transport, Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Manchester United is to go ahead as scheduled.
Liverpool can move a staggering 26 points ahead of rivals Manchester United should they beat the disillusioned Red Devils on Sunday.
Arne Slot, who has already secured a 3-0 win over Man Utd in the Premier League, has guided his side to the summit of the table during his first half-season at Anfield and has tasted just a single defeat during his impressive reign.
Sunday provides the Dutch coach with another opportunity to achieve a convincing victory that will further endear him to the Anfield faithful, with Liverpool guaranteed to finish the weekend as league leaders regardless of the outcome of Man Utd’s trip to Merseyside.
Manchester United are searching for a surprise result against league leaders and bitter rivals Liverpool in the Premier League this Sunday.
The Red Devils are under immense pressure heading to Anfield after four defeats on the spin, with Ruben Amorim unable to create positive change during his first six weeks on the touchline. Visiting the red half of Merseyside is the last thing the Portuguese coach needs as he looks to change Man Utd’s fortunes.
Injuries can no longer be blamed for the Red Devils’ dismal form and performances, with Amorim still seemingly uncertain of his best starting lineup. The former Sporting CP manager may not want to experiment with his XI at Anfield, with fears of a potential thrashing.
Liverpool, who have won all but four Premier League games this term, are primed to take advantage of Man Utd’s low confidence and dire form, with Ruben Amorim already under pressure after losing six games in December. Such results have left his new side languishing in the bottom half.
Things could get much worse for the Portuguese coach on Sunday and Man Utd supporters – and perhaps players – will be fearing the worst heading to Merseyside. They haven’t won this fixture at Anfield since January 2016 and have conceded 11 goals in their previous three visits, including the infamous 7-0 humiliation in 2022/23.
