Liverpool – Manchester Utd

Liverpool will end their unsuccessful streak with a home victory.

The central match of the eighth matchday of the Premier League will take place at Anfield on Sunday. In many ways, it will be crucial for the ambitions of the Merseyside club for the current season and the coaching prospects of Arne Slot. Indeed, at clubs like Liverpool, there is no right to lose three matches in a row, even if they are against tough away opponents. Another setback could also impact the psychological state of the 'Reds', similar to what happened last year with Manchester City. Guardiola’s team has been struggling to recover from a slump for almost a year now. The situation is different, however, as Manchester United is the perfect opponent for regaining confidence. Firstly, it is a club with a name, and a victory over them always brings special satisfaction to both the players and the fans of Premier League clubs. Secondly, the state of the 'Red Devils' currently raises significantly more questions than that of the Liverpool team. Betting companies have designated the home side as the favourites for the upcoming match, offering odds of 1.61 on their victory. Liverpool began the current season with a loss on penalties to Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield. The defeat to the 'glassmakers' marked the start of the first serious crisis in Arne Slot's time in charge of the Merseyside club. Following the setback in London, Liverpool flew to Istanbul where they suffered a defeat to Galatasaray, and then returned to the capital for yet another loss to Chelsea. Nobody is blaming Arne Slot yet for this dismal run, with more accusations directed at Salah and Wirtz. However, the home match against a weak yet star-studded opponent presents a good chance for Liverpool to ease the tension. Manchester United and their coach Ruben Amorim understand better than anyone what it means to face a wave of criticism. The club’s management has been defending the Portuguese coach until the last moment, stating after each setback that they do not intend to dismiss him. However, the 'Red Devils' currently sit in tenth place in the Premier League, with a negative goal difference. Away from home, Manchester United has lost only one of four matches this season. Liverpool will prove their superiority to the opponent.