Manchester United vs Liverpool
Sunday 24th February 2019
FA Premier League, Old Trafford
Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 14:05 GMT
Manchester United vs Liverpool: the visitors will be hoping to move back to the top of the Premier League table when they travel to Manchester United in North-West derby.
The Reds travel to Old Trafford to play out their game in hand over rivals Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp’s side currently sit level on points with Pep Guardiola’s men but their goal difference is ten goals inferior. A win would move them three points clear at the summit, against their greatest rivals. Liverpool drew 0-0 with PSG in midweek, in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout tie. Virgil van Dijk was suspended for that game but will return to the Reds’ defence on Sunday. Klopp’s side beat United 3-1 back December, a game which ended Jose Mourinho’s reign as boss. Now the two clubs enter this game in very different positions, although Liverpool are still firm favourites. Sadio Mane opened the scoring against the Bournemouth, in their last league outing, which is his fourth goal in as many games. The Malian international could be a bet for first goalscorer.
Manchester United head into this fixture in a totally different mindset to that in December. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side impressed once again on Monday night as they won 2-0 against Chelsea. The Norwegian has now overseen wins at Stamford Bridge, Wembley and the Emirates Stadium. The last time United won at all three of those clubs for over thirty years, which underlines how well he has done. Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial’s absence will be felt but Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku both had strong games on Monday night. The Belgian is yet to score against Liverpool in his United career, however.
Michael Oliver is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 14 top-flight matches this campaign. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 31.4. As a result, I would recommend a maximum of 50+ total points, for this fixture.
Manchester United will be desperate to derail Liverpool’s title tilt and look to restore their name as top dogs in the North West. In one of the biggest games of the season, I’m expecting fireworks, goals and nothing to separate the two sides.
Manchester United vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event with kick-off at 14:05 GMT.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Liverpool
Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Liverpool – (BET365):
- Correct score: Draw – 2-2 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Sadio Mane – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Liverpool – (SKYBET):
- Both Players To Score – Marcus Rashford and Mohammed Salah – 7/1.
- To Score and Win – Paul Pogba – 5/1.
- Double Up Price Boost – Pogba 2+ shots on target and Van Dijk 2+ tackles (was 5/1) – 5/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Manchester Utd to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 10+ booking points each team – 10/1.
- Feature Price Boost – Rashford 1+ shots on target & Salah 1+ shots on target, 3+ corners each team and 10+ booking points each team – 7/4. (NAP).
- RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Pogba, Rashford & Mane 2+ shots on target each, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 100/1.
- RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Rashford & Salah to score, 2-2 Draw and Pogba to be carded – 125/1.
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Super Sunday RequestABets – Sun 24th Feb – RequestABet – A Player sent off in each of MUN v LIV, ARS v SOU and CHE v MCI – 100/1. (Located on Main Football Page under Super Sunday RequestABets).
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