Overview
In terms of playing style, Manchester United have somewhat improved in the new season. They play with a clear formation and tactics, somewhat forcing their opponents to play long balls according to their intentions. However, the lack of luck of the strikers as well as Erik ten Hag's unreasonable use of people has prevented MU from achieving good results.
The question is whether new signing Manuel Ugarte will be able to make his debut against Liverpool. In the pre-season friendly, the "Red Brigade" exploited Casemiro's weaknesses very well. At 32 years old, the former Real Madrid midfielder has shown to be slow and inept. Therefore, Ten Hag will certainly have to make adjustments in the defensive midfield position.
Liverpool have won their first two Premier League games under new manager Arne Slot. In terms of playing style, The Kop did not press and put as much pressure as last season, instead prioritizing ball possession.
A trip to Old Trafford to face arch-rivals Man United will be a clearer test of Liverpool's form under Slot.
Head to head record
The two teams have met a total of 190 times in history. Man United have the edge with 73 wins compared to Liverpool's 64. The remaining 53 matches have ended in draws.
In the last 10 meetings between the two teams (excluding friendlies) from 2021 to present, Liverpool have won 4. Man United have won 3 matches, including 2 in the FA Cup. The remaining 3 matches have been draws.
In the Premier League alone, Liverpool have only lost once in the last 10 meetings between the two teams. The last 6 times Man United met Liverpool at Old Trafford, there were 3 or more goals.
Human resources situation
Matthijs de Ligt has come off the bench twice and could be given a chance to start after Man United's defence struggled.
Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro are injured. Meanwhile, Luke Shaw is not fit enough to start.
On the other side of the front line, Liverpool has a full squad. Federico Chiesa is also likely to be given the opportunity to debut by Slot.
Expected lineup:
Man United : Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount, Amad, Garnacho.
Liverpool : Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Salah, Jota, Diaz.
The match between Man United and Liverpool takes place at 22:00 on September 1 (Vietnam time).
