Back this 9/4 Liverpool vs Manchester United double

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Written by: Brad Walker

League leaders Liverpool host bitter rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday as the home side looks to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Ruben Amorim's United side have lost their last four on the spin in all competitions, but can they spring up a surprise on Merseyside this weekend?

Odds Now's Liverpool vs Manchester United selections

Selection #1 - Mohamed Salah to score anytime

The Egyptian is on course for a record-breaking season, having already amassed 30 goal contributions in the Premier League so far. 

Salah is averaging a goal every 93 minutes so far and has scored 13 goals in his last 11 league appearances prior to kick-off on Sunday afternoon. 

Given United's poor defensive record - they've failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last eight - the 32-year-old will be confident of adding to the 15 goals he's already bagged against them this weekend.

Selection #2 - Liverpool 8+ shots on target

Arne Slot's side are already averaging 7.89 shots on target in home fixtures this season, but their recent record in this fixture suggests that figure could be exceeded in this one.

Liverpool have scored 16 goals while only conceding once in their last six meetings with United at Anfield and have had eight shots on target in their last two encounters at the historic venue.

The league leaders' creativity in the final third has also been impressive. 

Averaging an xG tally of 1.79 in home fixtures, no side have scored more goals than the 19-time league winners this term.

 

Meet the Author

Brad Walker


Sports Writer

Brad has been working in the sports media sphere for almost three years now and is an ardent supporter of Liverpool FC, as well as a huge lover of boxing.

Having recently graduated with a Sports Journalism MA from Liverpool John Moores University, Brad has conducted interviews with several stars of the fight game including Eddie Hearn, George Groves and Derek Chisora.

When he’s not writing about sports, he’s usually watching back old tape of his favourite fighters Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue and Marvin Hagler.