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A Comeback for Liverpool and a Chance to Move On for United

Defending champions Liverpool are set for a classic showdown at Anfield on Sunday when they host long-time rivals Manchester United in Matchweek 8 of the English Premier League.

This clash offers Liverpool the perfect opportunity to regain their rhythm after suffering three consecutive defeats across all competitions — a run that saw them relinquish the top spot in the league to Arsenal by a single point (16 to 15). The Reds had started the season strongly with five straight wins before slipping to a 1–2 loss against Crystal Palace, a 0–1 defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League, and another 1–2 setback to Chelsea prior to the international break.

Despite the recent slump, optimism remains high for the Reds, who have lost just once in their last 14 Premier League encounters with United. The Red Devils, meanwhile, have not won at Anfield since 2016. Liverpool have also scored in 10 of their last 11 games against United across all competitions.

However, defensive issues continue to plague Arne Slot’s side, who have conceded nine goals in seven league matches. That vulnerability could prove costly, particularly against a United squad — currently 10th in the table — buoyed by a 2–0 victory over Sunderland in their previous outing and having secured draws in their last two visits to Anfield.

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Liverpool have lost just one of their last 14 Premier League matches against Manchester United (W7, D6).
Manchester United are winless in their last nine Premier League visits to Anfield since a 1–0 victory in January 2016 under Louis van Gaal (D5, L4).
United beat reigning champions Manchester City 2–1 away last season, but they have not defeated back-to-back defending champions away in consecutive seasons since 1906–07 (Liverpool) and 1907–08 (Newcastle). Portuguese manager Rúben Amorim could become only the third manager ever to win his first two away league games against reigning champions, after Manuel Pellegrini and Antonio Conte.
Liverpool could lose three consecutive league matches for the first time since February 2021 (four straight defeats).
Manchester United are winless in their last eight Premier League away matches (D2, L6) since a 3–0 win over Leicester City in March.
Liverpool’s German midfielder Florian Wirtz has yet to score or assist in the league despite taking nine shots and creating 11 chances — the most by any player without a goal involvement this season. In contrast, United’s Bruno Fernandes has created a league-high 19 chances but is yet to register an assist.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has more goals (13) and total goal involvements (19 — 13 goals, 6 assists) against Manchester United than any other player in Premier League history. Only five players have recorded 20+ goal involvements against a single opponent: Les Ferdinand (20 vs Everton), Alan Shearer (21 vs Everton, 21 vs Leeds), Frank Lampard (21 vs Bolton), Harry Kane (22 vs Leicester), and Wayne Rooney (23 vs Newcastle).

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