Jose Mourinho claims Manchester United will be inspired by Anfield atmosphere against Liverpool.
The United manager faces his team’s biggest test of the new campaign when they make the short journey to Merseyside for their first meeting of the season with Jurgen Klopp’s side. Bet Now
Jose Mourinho has shrugged off suggestions that Manchester United may struggle to cope with the atmosphere of his team’s visit to Anfield by describing his rivals’ famous old stadium as a “beautiful place.”
The United manager faces his team’s biggest test of the new campaign when they make the short journey to Merseyside for their first meeting of the season with Jurgen Klopp’ s side. Bet Now
Match Odds
Match Facts
Liverpool are undefeated in 28 of their last 30 home matches (Premier League).
Man Utd have kept a clean sheet in 8 of their last 9 matches (Premier League).
Liverpool have drawn their last 3 matches against Man Utd in all competitions.
Man Utd have won 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).
Man Utd have been winning at both half time and full time in6 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).
Liverpool have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Man Utd in all competitions.
Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League). Predict and win
Team News
Liverpool
- Sadio Mane is out for six weeks with a hamstring injury sustained during the international break, providing Liverpool with a huge blow.
- Dejan Lovren continues to struggle with injury and remains a doubt for the home side here, with Ragnar Klavan on standby to step in and partner Joel Matip at the back.
- With Adam Lallana, Adam Bogan and Nathaniel Clyne all still injured for the home side, few changes are expected to Jurgen Klopp’s usual starting XI.
- Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold are in competition to start at right-back with Clyne still sidelined. Bet Now
Man. United
- Marouane Fellaini picked up a knee injury during the international break and will be sidelined for three weeks. With Paul Pogba still out with a hamstring injury and Michael Carrick a doubt, Jose Mourinho is short of options in central midfield.
- Romelu Lukaku played through the pain in Manchester United’s 4-0 win over Crystal Palace but was declared fit to play during the international break and came off the bench against Cyprus. He will start here.
- Injury forced Phil Jones to withdraw from the England squad at the start of the international break and he remains a doubt for the away side this Saturday, while Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are long-term absentees.
- Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford continue to battle for a starting berth on the left, with the latter expected to get the nod.
Prediction
- Liverpool are seven points behind Manchester City and Manchester United and cannot afford to lose more ground here.
- United are in great form but this is their first real test of the season, with injuries to key players making this an even more interesting fixture.
- Jose Mourinho’s side have failed to score on their last two trips to Anfield, while the last three encounters have ended as draws.
- Jurgen Klopp has only lost one of seven matches against Mourinho sides, but his side will need to find their shooting boots if they are to beat United. Bet Now
