English Premier League Preview: Liverpool VS Manchester United
In the early hours of December 18th, at 12:30 AM, a highly anticipated showdown is set to take place as Liverpool hosts Manchester United in the 17th round of the Premier League. This fixture, known as the English National Derby, pits two teams currently experiencing contrasting fortunes. While Liverpool excels in both domestic and European competitions, Manchester United languishes at the bottom of their Champions League group, currently sitting in 6th place in the league and missing out on European football.
The recent trends have seen Liverpool dominate, with only one defeat in their last 10 Premier League meetings. They have secured several victories with a margin of four or more goals, maintaining a clean sheet against Manchester United in their last four home encounters. Faced with such formidable opposition, Manchester United faces an uphill battle at Anfield.
Liverpool enters the clash in good form, securing three consecutive Premier League victories to climb to the top of the table. Additionally, they have comfortably advanced to the knockout stages of the Europa League. Although they suffered a setback against Saint-Germain in their recent away fixture, manager Jurgen Klopp rotated several key players, indicating preparation for the upcoming clash.
Manchester United, on the other hand, faces a turbulent period, particularly in the wake of a 0-3 home defeat to Bournemouth, resulting in their drop from the top 6. Their Champions League campaign ended in disappointment with a last-place finish in the group. The team's lackluster performances and the precarious position of manager Erik ten Hag make the upcoming away fixture at Anfield even more challenging. Adding to their woes, attacking linchpin Bruno Fernandes is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, and the defense is further depleted following injuries to Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw.
As Liverpool looks to extend their impressive 11-match home winning streak in all competitions, Manchester United faces a daunting task in overcoming their fierce rivals, with the specter of their winless away record against Premier League big six clubs under Ten Hag looming large.
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