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I am going to day

Man U - 3 Goals

Liverpool - 0 Goals

Why? Because I feel like playing devil's advocate.

Ford James's avatar

It would be a glorious, wonderful day if this happens.

Wadd Enderas's avatar

Big Arsenal fan here, so I need to manifest a positive outcome for the Gunners.

Non-stop, exhausting end-to-end action. 2-2 until the 90th minute until an incident provokes a brawl between the players (no one gets hurt because this is football, they will just posture and throw the odd slap) resulting in 3 red cards for Liverpool with 3-match bans for each player, including Van Dyke.

Oh and in the 90+14th minute United knick a winner for a 3-2 win.

:)

Ford James's avatar

90+14?! I'm a huge United fan and if injury time goes on for that long before we nab a winner at the death, I don't know if my heart could take it after what happened a few weeks back.

Wadd Enderas's avatar

Having reread the description I fear my submission is woefully light on detail!

Sturmer's avatar

Disclaimer: I'm not a fan of football, so this is an interesting challenge for me! Since I don't have a particular attachment to any team, I can be truly unbiased. My analysis is based solely on data and numbers I've managed to find in open sources.

The Stakes - Analyzing Each Team's Meta Motivation

From the 2023/2024 season's perspective:

  • Manchester United, though out of the title race (I can't see how they can change that given how many matches are left in a season), will be aiming to strengthen their standing and build momentum.

  • Liverpool is engaged in a tight race at the top and cannot afford to lose any points. This match is critical for them.

Past Performance and Tactics

  • Liverpool has recently showcased a solid counter-pressing style. This involves immediately pressuring the opposition after losing possession, with the goal of quick ball recovery. This intense style could disrupt Manchester United's buildup play and induce errors.

  • Manchester United has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses. However, a noticeable pattern is their stronger performance on their home ground, which could be attributed to the home-field advantage. Manager Erik ten Hag might focus on bolstering defense and leveraging counter-attacks as opportunities.

Prediction

Considering the current form and strengths of both teams, a tightly contested match is anticipated. Liverpool's attacking prowess, combined with Manchester United's resilience at home, could result in a draw. A likely scoreline might be 2:2.

Ford James's avatar

Maybe you should get into football Sturmer because you got this bang on! I'd argue it was more Liverpool's inability to finish rather than United's defensive resilience that meant it was only 2-2 though hahah.

Sturmer's avatar

Hahaha, hopefully no one gonna blame me for this!

D

Liverpool 4, Man Utd 1.

I think Liverpool are going to turn it on, especially after going top tonight by turning over Sheffield United. They’ll feel the hunger and have a very strong run in!

Ford James's avatar

After the absolutely shambolic final two minutes from United last night, I suspect you may have the closest prediction so far...

FrostySomething's avatar

Judging by both teams positions and recent form, plus that Liverpool will probably be wanting a little payback for the FA cup game, it’d make sense to fancy Liverpool for the win.

However…

Utd are so unpredictable. Just when you think they’ve not got a shot they turn up with a result or a performance. That being said, I do think Liverpool will be strong. And I think they will be goals. So I’m with Wadd Enderas on this one. I too see it being a 2-2 draw.

Liverpool will have assessed what went wrong in the FA Cup game and I think they’ll be more organised and disciplined at the back. Utd might win a penalty, Rashford to score. And then Garnacho on the break at some point, maybe. Or McTominay could grab a cheeky goal. Either way, I think Liverpool will be much more threatening in open play. If they’re on form, I could totally see Salah and Macalistair on the score sheet.

But as I say, predicting what Utd will do is so tricky at the moment. So who knows? Could be a thrashing one way or the other. Could be a dull as dishwater 0-0 draw (hope not though!) 😜

Ford James's avatar

Much like Sturmer, fair play FrostySomething, you got it spot on. I went into the match dreading it, thought we were going to be rolled over and, well, if the match stats are anything to go by then we probably should have been, but we'll take the 2-2. Even though that was never a penalty at the end and it should've been 2-1...

JB

I predict some of United key players not turning up again and Liverpool claiming a win that is kind to united due to the number of missed chances from the Reds front 3.

I'm going to go for 3-1 Liverpool win with plenty of yellow cards and handbags during the match. An entertaining one for the neutrals hopefully!

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