The biggest rivalry in English football is set to take center stage today as Manchester United faces off against Liverpool at Old Trafford, with both teams boasting a combined 39 league titles.
The much-anticipated clash will kick off at 4 p.m. today, with both teams led by Dutch managers for the first time in their storied 175-match history.
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United will host Arne Slot’s Liverpool, adding a new chapter to this age-old rivalry.
Last season, United knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup in the quarter-finals and dealt a further blow by holding them to a 2-2 draw in April, effectively ending their title hopes.
“This will be my second time at Old Trafford. Many of these players have played in this hostile environment before. I only need to prepare them for what to expect from United players because, in my opinion, United play a bit different from the last two seasons,” Slot said during his press conference on Friday.
Liverpool has enjoyed a perfect start to the season, winning their first two matches by 2-0 scorelines against Ipswich Town and Brentford. Twice before have Liverpool won their opening three games of a campaign without conceding a goal – during the 2013-14 and 2018-19 seasons. Coincidentally, they beat United 1-0 in the third game of the 2013-14 season, suggesting favorable omens for the Reds this weekend.
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On the other hand, Manchester United will be eager to bounce back from their recent 3-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. Erik ten Hag’s men will be aiming to end Arne Slot’s perfect start at Liverpool.
In another exciting fixture on Sunday, Chelsea will host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in a London derby set to kick off at 1:30 p.m. Chelsea, buoyed by their impressive 6-2 victory away at Wolves last weekend, will be looking to secure their first home win of the season against Crystal Palace.