Top match Tips: Manchester United to edge Liverpool at Old Trafford

Remember the last time Manchester United and Liverpool met? Red Monday? No — no one does. It was at best a turgid affair where Jose Mourinho did what Jose Mourinho does best, stifle an attacking side beyond all recognition and look for a break. Despite the seemingly endless questions about Liverpool’s defence - that break never came leaving us with a largely forgettable game.

Sunday’s late game at Old Trafford should have a little more to it - it would be nearly impossible not to. But with a Diego Costa-less Chelsea in action on Saturday, Liverpool will know whether they are in a position to close the gap on the league leaders or will need a win just to keep pace. A win for Manchester United would see them close the gap on Liverpool to just two points. With so much at stake, it’s unlikely that either side would be content with a draw here.

There were a lot of questions surrounding Jose Mourinho’s side when they travelled to Anfield back in October. They had won just 1 of the 4 league matches in the buildup, and it was to a struggling Leicester side. Cut to three months later and Manchester United are the form team in Europe, winning each of their last 6 league games. In fact, they’ve lost none of their last 15 matches in all competitions.

Liverpool currently sit second in the table and have not lost a league match since the beginning of December - a game that they were 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go. However, the holiday run of fixtures has not been favourable to Jurgen Klopp’s side and has been reflected in mixed results. They have yet to win a game in 2017, failing to score in the last two. They have not gone three matches without scoring since February last year.

With that in mind, there is certainly money to be made in this fixture courtesy of Bet365. New Bet365 customers recieve a 100% deposit bonus. When you deposit £10 or more you will qualify for a matched amount to bet with, up to £200. Given the excellent markets on offer for this Premier League contest, you stand to win money from the match.

Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.00

Liverpool are no stranger to a goal, at the start of the weekend they’d scored at least 4 more than any other team in the league. Manchester United have also found their shooting boots recently, scoring 2 or more in each of their last seven matches in all competitions. Also, the league meetings between these two have historically had goals in them. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in each of the last NINE Premier League games between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. You can bet on over 2.5 goals with Bet365 at 2.00.

Manchester United Win By 1 @ 3.75

Opposition does play its role in some of Manchester United’s current form, but you can only beat what’s in front of you. It was only a few months ago that they weren’t able to secure three points against West Ham or Burnley. Liverpool will be their first real test since their narrow 1-0 victory over Tottenham.

Liverpool have won just two of their last six games on the road and won just once in their last 10 trips to Old Trafford. Bet on Manchester United to win by a one goal margin with Bet365 at 3.75.

A Penalty In The Match @ 4.33 

Tensions are always high when Manchester United plays Liverpool. It is the fixture that has seen the second most red cards given in Premier League history, only the Merseyside derby has had more. The atmosphere in the ground creates heightened emotions on the pitch and someone is bound to make a mistake. The same can be said for penalties. There has been at least one penalty scored in 3 of Liverpool’s last 4 games at Old Trafford. Bet365 have a penalty to be awarded priced up at 4.33.