Liverpool – Man United, Picks and Tips
Liverpool are enjoying their best season under Jurgen Klopp. The Cormorants' squad seems to have reached the footballing maturity needed to win no less than four trophies in a single season. Liverpool - Manchester United could continue the fantastic run of the hosts, who are unbeaten this calendar year. Their last defeat was at the end of December at Leicester. Liverpool's most recent duel was in the FA Cup at Wembley against Manchester City. Klopp's side won 3-2 in the end after giving Guardiola's 'Citizens' a footballing lesson in the first half. Liverpool opened the scoring through Konate in the 9th minute. The Frenchman scored in his third game of the season, after scoring in the double against Benfica. Then Sadio Mane took advantage of an error by City goalkeeper Zack Steffen in that match to increase the gap. The same Senegalese took the score to an incredible 0-3 at half-time. Manchester City woke up in the second half when Jack Grealish reduced the deficit with a shot from inside the box in the 47th minute. Liverpool pushed forward and missed a couple of chances through Salah and Mane, so they were nervous at the end. Bernardo Silva also scored after a pass from Mahrez in the first minute of extra time. City had another chance in extra time through Sterling, but Liverpool managed to hold on to their half-time lead and qualify for the final.
Manchester United will be hoping to take advantage of Tottenham and Arsenal's missteps and finish in fourth place at the end of the season, which guarantees a place in the Champions League group stage. "The Red Devils come to Anfield for Liverpool v Man United looking to avenge their stinging defeat in the first leg. Ralph Rangnick's side had a tough game against Norwich at the weekend, a duel they won 3-2. Cristiano Ronaldo was again United's 'hero'. The Portuguese striker scored his second hat-trick of the season. He opened the scoring in the 7th minute, then added to it in the 32nd minute. Norwich had come back into the match thanks to goals from Dowell and Pukki. However, Ronaldo scored the decisive goal in the 76th minute from a free-kick. Earlier, Manchester United surprisingly lost at Everton. "The 'Toffees' had won 1-0 thanks to Gordon's 27th minute strike. United also drew 1-1 at home to Leicester. "The Red Devils are fifth on 54 points, three behind fourth-placed Tottenham.
Our recommendation tip for Liverpool – Man United: LIVERPOOL TO WIN & OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.00