FA Cup: Manchester United vs Liverpool Live
Preview: Manchester United vs Liverpool
Manchester United vs Liverpool is this weekend’s most anticipated FA Cup quarter-final match, which will take place at Old Trafford on Sunday at 3:30pm. Erik ten Hag’s team narrowly defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals, while Liverpool’s young players impressed in a 3-0 victory over Southampton in the fifth round.
For the first time in more than 12 years, the intense rivalry between Man United and Liverpool will be on display in the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford. This match holds significant importance for Manchester United, as they have little left to play for aside from securing a top-five finish. The outcome of these upcoming matches against Liverpool could also impact Erik ten Hag’s job security. Despite United’s recent struggles in scoring against Liverpool, they have a strong record at home in the FA Cup, remaining unbeaten in regular time since March 2015.
Jürgen Klopp’s team, who are chasing history, are traveling to Manchester after a convincing 6-1 win in the Europa League against Sparta Prague. This victory has kept them in contention for three more trophies, with the League Cup already secured. The team’s confidence is likely soaring as they have only lost one of their last 21 competitive matches, winning 16 and drawing 4. The reds have also won their last six FA Cup quarter-finals, making them a formidable opponent.
Head-to-head
Despite losing on this ground last season, Liverpool has been dominant in recent head-to-head matches against their arch-rivals, Man United, winning four and drawing one out of the last six encounters. Liverpool has only been defeated by United three times since January 2016, with all losses occurring at Old Trafford, including a 3-2 loss in the FA Cup in January 2021.
Prediction
The reds have yet to secure their first FA Cup victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The upcoming match at the Theatre of Dreams is expected to be intense, with both teams likely to score. Despite a shorter recovery time, the reds are favored to win against Ten Hag’s team due to their clinical finishing ability. Although Man United may have some key players returning, they have shown vulnerability in defense, as seen in their match against Everton. Klopp’s team, on the other hand, is expected to capitalize on their chances and advance to the semi-finals.
