JAKARTA - Liverpool must win when the big match hosts Manchester United (MU) at Anfield Stadium in the Premier League continued, Sunday 5 March at 23.30 WIB.
United are unbeaten in six consecutive matches in various championships including winning the Premier League Cup trophy after beating Newcastle United in the final. They also advanced to the last 16 of the Europa League after getting rid of Barcelona.
But traveling to Liverpool, the Red Devils must be vigilant. Liverpool's performance did not match the expectations of this season. They were scattered in sixth place in the Premier League standings and were in the brink after in the first leg of the last 16 of the Champions League surrendered 2-5 to Real Madrid.
However, they have a good record of playing at Anfield in the Premier League and have the potential to make it difficult for MU this time.
The hosts also had good capital ahead of this match, namely defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2-0, in the last match in the Premier League.
Liverpool's right-back Calvin Ramsey has been ruled out until the end of the season due to injury. Thiago and Luis Diaz also couldn't perform due to injury.
Naby Keita suffered an injury against Crystal Palace, so it must be evaluated before this match. Defender Joe Gomez is likely to remain absent due to a muscle injury. Arthur is still doubtful about this home game.
Klopp seems to be carrying a 4-3-3 formation by lowering Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Diogo Jota in the front row. This trio will be supported by Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and Stefan Bajcetic.
In the MU camp, Donny van de Beek has been absent for the rest of the season due to a knee injury. midfielder Christian Eriksen may not be back in action until April or even May due to an ankle injury.
Anthony Martial is also still absent due to injury. Luke Shaw missed West Ham in the FA Cup due to injury, so it must be judged before this match.
Jadon Sancho also missed the match against West Ham because he was sick. Ten Hag still has to see his final condition to ensure he can play in this 13th away party.
Ten Hag seems to be lowering the 4-2-3-1 formation by featuring Wout Weghorst as the sole spearhead. The Dutch striker will be supported by trio of Antony, Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford.
Rashford is highly expected to be sharp at Anfield after scoring seven goals in the last eight games.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games after beating Wolves 2-0 on Wednesday night. The defeat to Leeds in October was their only defeat at Anfield so far this season.
Manchester United qualified for the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over West Ham in the middle of the week. Since the World Cup they have only lost once and drew twice in Premier League games and won seven other games.
In the away party, only five teams have conceded more goals in the league than MU (20) this season. This means that their defense is classified as fragile when playing at home to opponents.
Both teams came to this game in their best form. The meeting of the two teams has resulted in 18 goals in the last four Premier League games.
Jurgen Klopp's troops have the potential to become the stumbling block of the Red Devils who have never lost their last 11 matches in various championships. Moreover, Liverpool have a good record when they appear at home. They have only lost once and won eight games at Anfield in 12 matches.
But what is clear is that this party is very interesting to witness because the two most Premier League title collection teams will meet. The big names of the two teams are very worthy of attention.
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