We crunch the numbers ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday (kick-off 3.30pm).
Manchester United have won just three of their last 19 Premier League games against Liverpool (D9 L7), though are looking to complete the league double over the Reds for the first time since 2015-16.
Liverpool have won three of their last five away league games against Manchester United (D1 L1), as many as in their previous 18 visits to Old Trafford (D3 L12).
Only in their opening five matches of the season have Liverpool enjoyed a longer winning in the Premier League than their ongoing run of three victories; the Reds have though won only one of their last 12 league games against sides starting the day in the top three (D7 L4).
78.8% of Liverpool’s expected goals total in the Premier League this season has come from open play (43.3), the highest proportion – nine of their last 12 goals have come from open play, compared to just three of their previous 12.
Liverpool won this exact fixture 3-0 last season – victory here would see Arne Slot become the first ever Reds manager to win both of his first two away league games against Manchester United.
If he manages to be fit, this could be Mohamed Salah’s last Premier League game against Manchester United. He’s scored more goals against the Red Devils both overall (13) and away from home (7) than any other player in the competition’s history.
Alexander Isak’s next Premier League appearance will be his 100th in the competition, and is looking to score in successive league appearances for Liverpool for the very first time. His only previous Premier League goal against Manchester United came at Old Trafford in a 2-0 victory for Newcastle in December 2024.
