FootyMAD's Manchester United match preview

Last updated : 17 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Liverpool v Manchester United fixture

Liverpool prepare to entertain Manchester United at Anfield at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 76 games played, Reds have recorded 37 wins, and Man Utd. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Anfield was less than a year ago, in January 2005, with Man Utd. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Reds in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 15 JanLiverpool0-1Man Utd.PREM
2004/2005Mon 20 SepMan Utd.2 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2003/2004Sat 24 AprMan Utd.0 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2003/2004Sun 09 NovLiverpool1 - 2Man Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 05 AprMan Utd.4 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2002/2003Sun 02 MarLiverpool2 - 0Man Utd.LGEC
2002/2003Sun 01 DecLiverpool1 - 2Man Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Liverpool have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. The Reds have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

Man Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The Red Devils have put away 13 chances in these games, a let in just 1.

Liverpool see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 5 points from their 3 games played so far, Man Utd. sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 10 points from their 4 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Liverpool63216311
Man Utd.64209114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Liverpool are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Man Utd. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Liverpool 7 games since last home draw.
Man Utd. Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.