The Premier League is Liverpool’s to lose at this moment in time, but the Reds face a potentially problematic trip to Manchester on Sunday. Find out why Liverpool’s record at Old Trafford could be cause of concern.
Liverpool’s record at Old Trafford
Since Liverpool’s iconic 4-1 win at Old Trafford in 2009, Manchester United have only suffered three defeats when they’ve welcomed their bitter rivals to the Theatre of Dreams.
Liverpool have been beaten 11 times and have only managed to salvage four draws from the last 18 visits.
You only have to rewind less than a month to find the last time Liverpool were put to the sword in Manchester. The Reds were winning 3-2 in extra-time, with less than 15 minutes to go and somehow Manchester United clawed their way to a 4-3 victory to knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup.
What would happen to the league table if Liverpool dropped points?
Assuming that Manchester City and Arsenal both win their games, if Liverpool were to come away with a point, it wouldn’t necessarily be a bad result. However, they would fall to the second because of Arsenal’s superior goal difference.
As the past few weeks have proved, there are still plenty more chances for Liverpool to return to the top as Arsenal have games against Aston Villa and Tottenham coming up.
A defeat wouldn’t take Liverpool out of the title race, but it would put a severe dent in their chances. They could drop down to the third if they suffer a heavy defeat, or if Manchester City score enough goals against Crystal Palace as they’d be level on points.
Where can I watch Manchester United v Liverpool?
Manchester United v Liverpool will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Premier League on Sunday 7th April.
The match gets underway at 3:30pm as Liverpool will look to come out of Old Trafford unscathed to keep their title hopes alive.
Manchester United don’t have much to play for in the Premier League. They’re 11 points off top four, and Erik Ten Hag may be on borrowed time after a moral-crushing defeat against Chelsea in midweek – perhaps extra impetus to get a result?
This could make Manchester United more fearful, and denting an eternal rival’s title charge could make it all the more sweet.
United do have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to, and they’ve drawn a favourable opponent in Coventry.
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