For the first time in the long-standing rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool - the two most successful clubs in English football, two Dutch coaches are in charge on opposite sides of the pitch.
Erik ten Hag is under increased scrutiny ahead of this highly anticipated clash after United lost 2-1 to Brighton in the second round of the 2024-25 Premier League. Remarkably, the Red Devils have lost a Premier League game by conceding a goal in the 90th minute or later for the sixth time under Ten Hag - more than any other team in that period.
Ten Hag called on his players to be "more sharp in both boxes", but hopes the arrival of Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte will help bolster the defence as United look to extend their unbeaten run in competitive games against Liverpool to four.
The previous 3 matches all ended in a draw after 90 minutes.
Defeat at Old Trafford in the FA Cup in March transformed Liverpool in Jurgen Klopp's farewell campaign, so new manager Arne Slot will want to win over his new fans with revenge.
He did, in fact, when Liverpool won 3-0 in a pre-season friendly, but of course, winning at Old Trafford in the Premier League is on another level of sweetness.
Liverpool have picked up the pace of the season with back-to-back wins over Ipswich and Brentford. If they beat Man United, they will join Man City as the only two teams to have won three games.
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