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Premier League | Gameweek 23
Jan 19, 2020 at 4.30pm UK
 
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2-0

van Dijk (14'), Salah (93')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Reaction
Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah celebrate Liverpool's win over Manchester United in the Premier League on January 19, 2020.
Manchester United fined for player behaviour against Liverpool
Several United players surrounded referee Craig Pawson after Roberto Firmino's goal was initially allowed to stand.
Jan 24, 11:44
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker pictured on December 14, 2019
Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on "special" Alisson Becker
The Brazil international claimed an assist for Mohamed Salah's goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Jan 22, 15:19
Manchester United's David de Gea is held back by Luke Shaw as he remonstrates with referee Craig Pawson, who is held by Fred on January 19, 2020
Manchester United charged for incident during Liverpool defeat
The Red Devils lost 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday.
Jan 21, 10:57
Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville rants over "unforgivable" situation at Man Utd
United's defeat to Liverpool on Sunday left them 30 points behind the league leaders.
Jan 20, 16:06
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic pictured in December 2019
Nemanja Matic: 'Performance at Anfield a blueprint for rest of season'
United were largely outplayed at Anfield on Sunday as their fiercest rivals took another stride towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory.
Jan 20, 10:26
Andrew Robertson in action for Liverpool on November 10, 2019
Robertson insists Liverpool squad still not thinking title is in the bag
The Reds are 16 points clear at the top.
Jan 20, 10:21
Roy Keane pictured in 2004
Roy Keane criticises Anthony Martial after Manchester United defeat
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane criticises Anthony Martial for missing a big chance against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.
Jan 19, 21:56
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on January 19, 2020
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool fans allowed to dream of title'
Boss won't accept the Premier League title race is run despite Reds fans singing about finishing first.
Jan 19, 21:30
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on December 22, 2024
Liverpool vs. Man United: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic? Who makes our combined XI from Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both clubs throughout the Premier League era.
Jan 4, 13:27

The Match

Match Report

Mohamed Salah ends his goalless run against Manchester United as Liverpool record a 2-0 win over their fierce rivals in Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

Team News

But Rashford struggles for fitness for Manchester United.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League showdown between bitter rivals Liverpool and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Manchester United as Fabinho and Joel Matip come back into contention.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a win with a probability of 68.92%. A draw had a probability of 17.6% and a win for had a probability of 13.48%.

The most likely scoreline for a win was 2-0 with a probability of 10.04%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (9.63%) and 1-0 (8.43%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (8.09%), while for a win it was 1-2 (3.88%).

Result
LiverpoolDrawManchester United
68.92%17.6%13.48%
Both teams to score 55.98%
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
64.88%35.12%
Over 3.5Under 3.5
42.87%57.13%
Liverpool Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
90.76%9.24%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
68.76%31.23%
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
61.68%38.32%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
24.92%75.07%
Score Analysis
    Liverpool 68.92%
    Manchester United 13.48%
    Draw 17.6%
LiverpoolDrawManchester United
2-0 @ 10.04%
2-1 @ 9.63%
1-0 @ 8.43%
3-0 @ 7.98%
3-1 @ 7.65%
4-0 @ 4.75%
4-1 @ 4.56%
3-2 @ 3.67%
5-0 @ 2.26%
4-2 @ 2.19%
5-1 @ 2.17%
5-2 @ 1.04%
Other @ 4.55%
Total : 68.92%
1-1 @ 8.09%
2-2 @ 4.62%
0-0 @ 3.54%
3-3 @ 1.17%
Other @ 0.18%
Total : 17.6%
1-2 @ 3.88%
0-1 @ 3.39%
0-2 @ 1.63%
2-3 @ 1.48%
1-3 @ 1.24%
Other @ 1.86%
Total : 13.48%

Head to Head
Oct 20, 2019 4.30pm
Feb 24, 2019 2.05pm
Dec 16, 2018 4pm
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Liverpool
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Build-up
Jurgen Klopp gives instructions during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on January 11, 202
Klopp: "We have more natural enemies than other clubs have"
The Reds boss sees Manchester United, Everton and Manchester City as their rivals.
Jan 18, 09:34
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata pictured on January 11, 2020
Juan Mata looking to make more "special" Anfield memories
The Manchester United midfielder scored twice at Liverpool in 2015.
Jan 17, 22:52
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho pictured in September 2019
How Liverpool could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Manchester United as Fabinho and Joel Matip come back into contention.
Jan 17, 21:35
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on January 15, 2020
How Manchester United could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Liverpool as Marcus Rashford faces a battle to be fit in time.
Jan 17, 21:35
Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring for Liverpool on November 30, 2019
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Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Jan 17, 16:32
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on January 11, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Past performances against Liverpool give us belief'
Jurgen Klopp accused United of negative tactics after the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in October.
Jan 17, 13:59
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on January 15, 2020
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford to play through pain against Liverpool?
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will reportedly play through the pain in order face Liverpool on Sunday, after suffering an injury on Wednesday night.
Jan 16, 23:26
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on January 15, 2020
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
Jan 16, 14:11
Bruno Fernandes in action for Sporting on November 28, 2019
Bruno Fernandes 'to be in stands for Manchester United's clash with Liverpool'
Sporting Lisbon attacker Bruno Fernandes could reportedly be in the stands for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday.
Jan 16, 09:12
Liverpool's Fabinho reacts after sustaining an injury on November 27, 2019
Joel Matip, Fabinho, Dejan Lovren could be fit to face Manchester United
Fabinho has been out since late November with an ankle problem.
Jan 14, 12:45
Liverpool's Fabinho reacts after sustaining an injury on November 27, 2019
Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Jan 12, 15:42
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool21155150203050
2Arsenal21127241192243
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest21125430201041
4Newcastle UnitedNewcastle22115638261238
5Chelsea21107441261537
6Bournemouth22107536261037
7Manchester CityMan City2110563829935
8Aston Villa2110563132-135
9Fulham228953430433
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2171043229331
11Brentford2284104039128
12Crystal Palace226972528-327
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd217592629-326
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham2275102743-1626
15Tottenham HotspurSpurs21731143321124
16Everton203891526-1117
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2144133148-1716
18Ipswich TownIpswich2137112037-1716
19Leicester CityLeicester2235142348-2514
20Southampton2113171347-346


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