The Northwest Derby is set to kick off on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Roy Hodgson will have the chance to give Liverpool fans a memorable match against cross-city rivals Manchester United. United has had a tough time in the past couple outings. Last weekend, a 3-1 lead over Everton was blown in the dying minutes as the Toffees scored twice to bring the match to level terms. The subsequent Champions League encounter with
Glasgow Rangers remained scoreless, although the Red Devils were heavy favorites to win.
Manchester has won this fixture 5 of the last 6 times, but Liverpool showed positive signs during their Thursday Europa League match against Steaua Bucharest. The 4-1 final score had David N'Gog netting a brace after Joe Cole found nylon in the first minute of the game. Roy Hodgson rested Gerrard and Torres for this fixture, who will be ready to make an impact Sunday afternoon.
English Premier League, Round 5: Manchester United vs. Liverpool FC
Date: 19 September, 2010 - 14:30 CET
Venue: Old Trafford - Manchester
Referee: Howard Webb
Manchester United: Goalkeeper: Van der Sar
Defenders: Neville, Vidic, Evra, Evans
Midfielders: Scholes, Nani, Fletcher, Park
Forwards: Rooney, Berbetov
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Injured: Valencia, Carrick, Hargreaves
Booked: -
Liverpool:
Keeper: Reina
Defenders: Skrtel, Johnson, Carragher, Konchesky
Midfielders: Meireles, Maxi, Poulsen, Gerrard
Forwards: Torres, Jovanovic
Manager: Roy Hodgson
Injured: Kuyt, Aurelio
Booked: -
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Last meeting: 21.03.10 Manchester United - Liverpool 2:1
Wins Liverpool: 51
Wins Manchester United: 57
Draws: 43
Liverpool appear to have the momentum here but in such a big fixture, the importance of form drops out of the window. Both teams will be ready for this match as stars from both sides were rested in the midweek. United have the advantage and are favorites to win here, but I believe the most likely scenario is over 2.5 goals.
Tip: Over +2.5 goals
Currently the best odds for this result can be found at
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