Manchester United and Liverpool are both riding high in the Premier League with their 2nd and 6th positions respectively. Expect a great game!
- Manchester United is in the best form (5-1-0)
This is a classic rivalry match also known as the North West Derby. It is one of the biggest rivalries in the football world, the neighbouring teams also being two of the most successful English teams in both domestic and European competitions.
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Europa League match only three days ago. This match was also played here at Old Trafford. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Liverpool have had more rest.
The season is still full of potential for Manchester United as they can still win the whole Premier League. Liverpool are still fighting for top positions and their benefits.
Manchester United form and stats
Manchester United have played 16 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 9-3-4 (wins-draws-losses). United haven’t lost a league-game in 13 attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Sheffield United, 94 days ago. Ever since the Everton game Manchester United has been unbeatable here at Old Trafford producing four straight wins.
United's previous game was a Europa League match also played at home, ending 6-2 versus Roma. The home side are looking to build on that result. Before that, United played out a Premier League draw 0-0 when visiting Leeds United.
As indicated by the result mentioned above, United played a great game against Roma and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
The manager O. Solskjær will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Roma in only four days.
Goals decide football matches and Manchester United are scoring many of them at home; 34 on target from 16 league matches. United's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 21 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Liverpool form and stats
7 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses. That’s the product of Liverpool playing as the away team in the Premier League this season.
Liverpool's last game was the home draw against Newcastle United (1-1). Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Leeds United that ended 1-1.
Liverpool has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 30 goals from 16 games. As opposed to that, Liverpool have seen the ball go into their own net 19 times on the road. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Liverpool - United 0-0 played earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): United two wins, five draws and Liverpool three victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Salah Ghaly 20 goals |   B. Borges Fernandes 16 goals |  M. Rashford 10 goals |
Manchester United missing players
Liverpool missing players
| Manchester United | Liverpool | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 16 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 16 | 33 |
| 19 | 9 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 10 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 64 | 34 | 1 | Scored | S | 7 | 30 | 55 |
| 35 | 21 | 0 | Conceded | C | 5 | 19 | 39 |
| 79% | 88% | 33% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 94% | 94% |
| 64% | 62% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 81% | 76% |
| 58% | 62% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 44% | 48% |
| 45% | 44% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 38% | 30% |
| 24% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 12% |
| 58% | 56% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 56% | 55% |
| 39% | 38% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 38% | 27% |
| 24% | 19% | 67% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 24% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13.8 | 15.1 | 12.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.5 | 14 | 15.5 |
| 5.8 | 6 | 2.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| 34% | 35% | 12% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 34% | 30% |
- Manchester United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Manchester United have the most points from losing position (28) in Premier League
- Manchester United have the most scored goals in the second half (41) in Premier League
- Manchester United is in the best form (5-1-0)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Manchester City | 33 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 69 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 9 | 45 | 77 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 33 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 64 | 35 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 14 | 29 | 67 |
| 3 | Leicester City | 33 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 60 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 62 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 33 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 51 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 58 |
| 5 | West Ham United | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 53 | 43 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 10 | 55 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 39 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 30 | 19 | 16 | 54 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 56 | 38 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 53 |
| 8 | Everton | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 44 | 40 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 52 |
| 9 | Leeds United | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 50 | 50 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 31 | 0 | 47 |
| 10 | Arsenal | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 44 | 37 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 17 | 7 | 46 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 46 | 37 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 45 |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 45 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 23 | -13 | 41 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 54 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 29 | -20 | 38 |
| 14 | Burnley | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 27 | -15 | 36 |
| 15 | Southampton | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 40 | 58 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 38 | -18 | 36 |
| 16 | Newcastle United | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 36 | 54 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 27 | -18 | 36 |
| 17 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 33 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 33 | 39 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -6 | 34 |
| 18 | Fulham | 33 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 25 | 43 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 19 | -18 | 27 |
| 19 | West Bromwich Albion | 33 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 64 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 31 | -34 | 25 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 33 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 18 | 56 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 31 | -38 | 17 |
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