Manchester United will be aiming to record their first win at Anfield since January 2016 when they take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Red Devils entered the October international break off the back of a 2-0 success over Sunderland, while Liverpool have lost each of their last three against Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea.
Liverpool will naturally be the favourites on home soil, but there is no getting away from the fact that the Reds have struggled for performances in the opening months of the 2025-26 campaign.
Man United drew 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield last season, but they suffered a 7-0 defeat to the Reds in Merseyside in March 2023, and the reigning English champions are capable of putting up another big score.
Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim is due a big result, though, and the 20-time English champions have enough quality to record a huge victory over their long-term rivals on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo on August 30, 2025
Mbeumo could be vital for Man United at Anfield
Bryan Mbeumo will be in the Man United XI on Sunday, and the Cameroon international could cause a struggling Liverpool defence all sorts of problems at Anfield.
The attacker will line up as the right-sided number 10, most likely up against Liverpool's Milos Kerkez, who has struggled this season, and Mbeumo's numbers this season are impressive.
Mbeumo has made 173 off-the-ball runs in the Premier League this season, which is more than any other Man United player; impressively, 26 of those have been followed by his team having a shot, which is a league-high number.
The ex-Brentford forward has scored twice and registered one assist in eight appearances, which represents a solid start to his Red Devils career, but he could truly announce himself on Sunday.
Mbeumo has previously scored against Liverpool, finding the back of the net for Brentford during the 2022-23 season, but he will be looking to register his first Anfield goal this weekend.
Manchester United's Leny Yoro on May 8, 2025
Yoro will be highly important to Man United's chances of success against Liverpool
Liverpool's attack is disjointed at this moment in time, but they have incredible quality in the final third of the field, with Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak all set to be involved at some stage of the match.
Gakpo, Ekitike and Isak all have the pace to cause Liverpool problems, and it would be concerning if Man United went with a back three of Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw.
De Ligt has been Man United's standout defender this season, and the Netherlands international should be up there when it comes to potential captains once Bruno Fernandes has left.
However, De Ligt, Maguire and Shaw all lack pace, so it is vital that Leny Yoro starts at Anfield.
Against Sunderland, the Frenchman made three recoveries, according to Sofascore, while he also managed two interceptions and three clearances, playing a vital role in Man United securing a clean sheet.
The 19-year-old is far from the finished article, but his performance levels from a teenager have been exceptional, and he has the capabilities to help Man United keep another clean sheet this weekend.
Noussair Mazraoui remains a major doubt for the game at Anfield, so it is likely that Patrick Dorgu will be used as the left-sided wing-back, with Diogo Dalot down the right, but Amad Diallo is another serious option in that area.
Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko on August 17, 2025Sesko aiming to score in a third Man United game in a row
Benjamin Sesko, meanwhile, is set to start through the middle for Man United, and he will be aiming to find the back of the net for a third Red Devils match in a row.
Indeed, the Slovenia international netted against Brentford before registering in the win over Sunderland, and he will be looking to get up against a shaky Liverpool defence on Sunday.
Sesko has the pace and power to cause Virgil van Dijk problems, and with Mbeumo and Mason Mount/Matheus Cunha around him, it could be the perfect recipe for success on Sunday afternoon.
Amorim needs a big result, and you do get the feeling that one is coming for the Portuguese.
The first 20 minutes will be absolutely crucial at Anfield, and if Man United are able to get through that period of the match unscathed, then a famous result could be on the cards.
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