Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield this Sunday. Here's a preview of the upcoming game from iSport Bureau. Read on!
Manchester United will be looking to strike back after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The defeat has thrown the title race wide open with Arsenal four points behind the leaders Manchester United having played one game less, and if Gunners manage to win the game against Sunderland on Saturday, the Gunners will cut their deficit at the top of the table to a single point.
The last time Liverpool and United met in the Premier League was in September 2010 at Old Trafford which was won by the home side 3-2 courtesy a brilliant hat-trick from Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov. But poor away form is a big concern for Manchester United as they have won only 4 out of their 14 matches away from Old Trafford as compared to 13 wins out of 14 at home. Another cause of concern for Alex Ferguson is their away form at Anfield as they have not won at Anfield since 2007 and their last visit ended in a 2-0 defeat.
In their last ten matches this season, United have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2.
Regarding the team news, United's biggest miss will be Nemanja Vidic, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the 1-2 loss over Chelsea, while Park, Anderson, Hargreaves, Valencia and Evans are all out injured. With injury worries to Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand, who are doubtful starters, Chris Smalling will face another big test in the defence alongside Wes Brown, who is likely to get only his third start of the season.
Liverpool would be looking to recover from a shock 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham at Boleyn Road on the weekend. They will be facing the toughest opposition this time around and will have to play exceptionally well to salvage any points from this game.
The main cause of concern for Liverpool is the form of their strikers as they have managed to score just 4 goals in their last five matches.
In their last ten matches this season, Liverpool have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2. Their home form is somewhat impressive compared to their away form as in their 14 home games this season, Liverpool have won 8 and lost 2 and drawn 4.
The good news for Dalglish is that he will have almost a full squad at his disposal apart from Martin Kelly, who is suffering from a hamstring injury, which will see Glenn Johnson change his position from left-wing back to right full-back. Daniel Agger and Fabio Aurelio are set to return after missing out the West Ham game with thigh injuries. 35-million pound striker Andy Carroll is likely to make his debut for his new club, while Raul Meireles, has recovered fully from Knee injury and should start the game.
Facts:
- Manchester United have won only 4 out of their 14 matches away from Old Trafford as compared to 13 wins out of 14 at home.
- Manchester United have not won at Anfield in the Premier League since December 2007.
- In their last ten matches this season, United have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2.
- In their last ten matches this season, Liverpool have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2.
- In their last five matches, Manchester United have scored 8 goals, conceded 3, and kept three clean sheets.
- If Ryan Giggs does make an appearance for United on Sunday, he will be making a record 607th league appearance for the club, the most in the club history.
Form guide last five matches:
Liverpool: WWWWL
Manchester United: WLWWL
iSport man to watch: Raul Meireles (LIVERPOOL)
Possible starting XIs
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Carragher, Aurelio, Maxi, Lucas, Gerrard, Meireles, Kuyt, Suarez
Manchester United: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Smalling, Brown, Evra, Giggs, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Nani, Rooney
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