This Sunday’s clash feels very different, though. Liverpool will be under immense pressure to bounce back after their recent poor form and to reassert their dominance at home, where they’ve been nearly unbeatable this season. Anfield’s atmosphere, especially in a rivalry of this magnitude, can completely change the momentum of a game.
United, on the other hand, will come in quietly confident. Their recent form is steadier, and players like Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Højlund will be key to exploiting Liverpool’s current defensive issues — especially with injuries to Alisson, Konaté, and Leoni. If Arne Slot’s backline isn’t at full strength, United’s pace on the counter could cause real problems.
However, Liverpool still have the attacking firepower to overwhelm United — Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, and Luis Díaz remain capable of deciding the match in a flash.
If both teams play to their current levels, it could go one of two ways:
* **Prediction 1:** Liverpool win narrowly (2–1), with Anfield’s energy and home record giving them the edge.
* **Prediction 2:** Another hard-fought draw (1–1), if United’s defensive setup holds firm and they strike late again.
If I had to lean one way — I’d say **Liverpool 2–1 Manchester United**, with Salah or Núñez making the difference.
