My prediction for today’s match? Manchester United’s last nine results at Anfield, starting from October 2016: 0-0, 0-0, 1-3, 0-2, 0-0, 0-4, 0-7, 0-0, 2-2.
Those games have fallen into two categories: those in which they have been beaten comprehensively (and in some cases annihilated) and those in which they have fought hard to get a point.
A spirited 2-2 draw last January was one of their best performances so far under Ruben Amorim, a game that lent some credence to the notion that Arne Slot’s team can be frustrated by playing against a back three/five system like United’s.
All of this, plus Liverpool’s early-season teething problems, points to a much tighter game than some of those listed above.
So I’m leaning towards a 2-1 home win, with at least one of Slot’s expensive new signings coming good.
