Football prediction: Manchester United / Liverpool. English Championship

In the third round of the Premier League, one of the brightest derbies in English football will take place – Manchester United will play with Liverpool. The hosts have a sensational 0 points after two rounds, the guests have a sensational two points. Who will be stronger in a face-to-face match?

Manchester United Liverpool match prediction August 21, 2022

In the last round, Man United lost to Brentford 4-0 – perhaps this match will be remembered for a long time. Brentford showed how quality pressing works in a game with a team that can’t get out of defense through a short pass. David De Gea even apologized to the fans after the game and took the blame, although everyone, from players to owners, fell under a flurry of criticism.
Liverpool in the first two rounds was forced to recoup in matches with Fulham and Crystal Palace. In the second case, I had to do it in the minority – newcomer Darwin Nunez was so warmly received by defender Andersen that he could not restrain himself and butted his opponent in the face. Luis Diaz pulled back one goal, but the scousers weren’t enough for more – 1-1.

Before the face-to-face meeting, Liverpool is the favorite. What can you bet on before the match starts?

Manchester United

The Red Devils finished 6th in the Premier League last season, their worst result in four years. The lack of trophies won and missing out on the Champions League, quite expectedly, led to changes in the coaching bridge: the team was headed by the ex-helmsman of the Dutch Ajax, Erik ten Hag, who replaced Ralf Rangnick.

According to rumors, ten Hag has already had a conflict with the main star of the team, Cristiano Ronaldo. After a humiliating defeat from Brentford (0:4) in the second round, the Portuguese passed by the mentor without shaking his hand. One way or another, now Manchester United is in last place in the standings, having two defeats in liabilities. In the opening match of the season, Manchester United also managed to lose to Brighton (1:2).

Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp’s side finished last season with only one consolation trophy, the FA Cup. In the Premier League title race, the Merseysiders lost to Manchester City, and in the Champions League they lost in the final match to Real Madrid (0:1), although they created much more dangerous moments than the Spaniards. However, winning silver medals in the strongest league on the planet is also a considerable achievement.

This season Liverpool started poorly, having managed to lose points twice. First, the Reds drew with newcomers to the elite division Fulham (2:2), and last week they also drew the world with Crystal Palace (1:1). Klopp’s men need to start winning in order not to let their opponents go far in the fight for the championship.

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