Liverpool can transfer a staggering 26 factors forward of rivals Manchester United ought to they beat the disillusioned Pink Devils on Sunday.
Arne Slot, who has already secured a 3-0 win over Man Utd within the Premier League, has guided his aspect to the summit of the desk throughout his first half-season at Anfield and has tasted only a single defeat throughout his spectacular reign.
Sunday gives the Dutch coach with one other alternative to realize a convincing victory that can additional endear him to the Anfield devoted, with Liverpool assured to complete the weekend as league leaders whatever the consequence of Man Utd’s journey to Merseyside.
Right here is how Slot might line his Liverpool aspect up for a vital fixture.
GK: Alisson – Liverpool’s goalkeeper remains to be among the finest – if not the greatest – on this planet and he has saved 5 consecutive clear sheets in dwelling fixtures with Man Utd. Given the Pink Devils have blanked of their final three, he’ll fancy a sixth on Sunday.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – There was important dialogue over his Liverpool future however his efficiency at West Ham final outing exemplifies why he’s so integral for the Reds. It was an distinctive show, each within the remaining third and his personal half.
CB: Jarell Quansah – Ibrahima Konate is again in full coaching however Sunday’s conflict could come too quickly for him. As Joe Gomez faces a number of weeks out with a hamstring situation, younger Quansah could also be referred to as upon at Anfield.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool’s skipper has been imperious this time period and will not be overly involved by the prospect of going through Rasmus Hojlund or his compatriot Joshua Zirkzee.
LB: Andy Robertson – There was justifiable criticism of the Scotsman this season however he nonetheless has the backing of Slot. It could be courageous if the Dutchman had been to exchange him with Kostas Tsimikas this weekend.
DM: Ryan Gravenberch – Liverpool’s Dutch cohort have all dazzled this time period and Gravenberch has been the beating coronary heart in midfield. The younger midfielder continues to blossom in his new defensive position.
DM: Alexis Mac Allister – Mac Allister has a aim and two assists in his final three matches and scored in opposition to Man Utd within the FA Cup final time period. The Argentinian might be key in controlling the midfield battle in opposition to unconvincing opposition.
RW: Mohamed Salah – Regardless of offering a regarding replace on his Liverpool future, Salah’s on-field efficiency is not going to be affected in opposition to Man Utd. He has 15 targets and 6 assists in 16 appearances versus the Pink Devils.
AM: Dominik Szoboszlai – The Hungary worldwide missed the West Ham victory via suspension however returns on Sunday. He might be preventing with Curtis Jones for a beginning berth in opposition to Man Utd.
LW: Cody Gakpo – Gakpo discovered himself on the scoresheet once more final weekend, scoring his eleventh aim of the season in opposition to the Hammers. With two in his final two, he might be eager to seize one other double in opposition to Man Utd – as he did within the 7-0 thrashing throughout 2022/23.
ST: Luis Diaz – The return of Diogo Jota has been welcomed with open arms however Diaz is in such unimaginable type that he merely cannot be dropped. He is scored three in his final two and is primed to punish a dismal Pink Devils defence.
