LIV vs MUN Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Premier League Fixture Liverpool vs Manchester United 17 January

LIV vs MUN Dream11: It’s first versus second in the Premier League as Manchester United make the short trip to Liverpool. Liverpool sits in second place after going winless in their last 3 Premier League games including disappointing results against Southampton, West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United. They are currently just 3 points off the top however and a win in this game will ensure that they finish the weekend in first place. Manchester United, on the other hand, are unbeaten in the league since losing to Arsenal on the 1st of November and have worked their way to first place. This game can go two ways for them as they could extend their lead to 6 points which will be a massive statement but Anfield is always a very difficult place to go to. Manchester United are yet to beat a big 6 club this season with draws and losses to Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham this season.

Liverpool vs Manchester United, Premier League
17th January, 10 pm (IST)
Anfield, Liverpool

Recent form:
Liverpool – WDDLW
Manchester United – WWLWW

Head-to-head (last five meetings):
Liverpool – 2
Draws – 2
Manchester United – 1

Last meeting: Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United (Premier League, 19th January 2020)

Live Streaming: Star Sports Select Network, Disney+Hotstar
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LIV vs MUN Prediction, Team News, Starting XI

A) Liverpool Team News

Injury Report, Unavailability: Virgil van Dijk, Diogo Jota, Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas are confirmed absentees with injuries. Jurgen Klopp has also confirmed that Naby Keita will play no part in the game.

Doubtful: Joel Matip has returned to training after weeks but it is unlikely that he will be given a start.

Expected changes: Allison Becker is expected to start in goal as usual. Jordan Henderson will not start in defence as Klopp stated his importance in midfield. This could see one of Nat Phillips or Rhys Williams partner Fabinho in centre-back. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson should carry on, on the flanks. Thiago Alcantara is in line to start alongside Henderson and Georginio Wijnaldum in the centre of the park. The usual lethal frontline of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will keep their place too.

Liverpool Starting XI (probable):

Allison Becker (GK)
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Nat Phillips
Fabinho
Andy Robertson
Jordan Henderson
Thiago Alcantara
Georginio Wijnaldum
Mohamed Salah
Roberto Firmino
Sadio Mane

B) Manchester United Team News

Injury Report, Unavailability: There are no new injuries for United as Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo are the only confirmed absentees.

Doubtful: Anthony Martial limped off against Burnley and Nemanja Matic struggles with a groin injury and it remains to be seen if they get the nod for the LIV vs MUN Dream11 Prediction.

Expected changes: David De Gea will start in goal as usual behind the in-form backline of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. The exact formation of United remains unclear but the players who start should be the same as Fred and Scott McTominay start in central midfield. Bruno Fernandes is a definite starter for this game and the in-form Paul Pogba too should start alongside him. Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani will start as strikers.

Manchester United Starting XI (probable):

David De Gea (GK)
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Eric Bailly
Harry Maguire
Luke Shaw
Fred
Scott McTominay
Bruno Fernandes
Paul Pogba
Marcus Rashford
Edinson Cavani

LIV vs MUN Today Match Prediction:

SkyBet: Liverpool – 19/20; Manchester United – 13/5

William Hill: Liverpool – 19/20; Manchester United – 27/10

The LIV vs MUN Today Match Prediction will be a very close matchup between the 2 sides. Manchester United should be happy with a draw as well but the prospect of going 6 points clear in the table will definitely tempt them. However, Liverpool is unbeaten in about 67 games at Anfield, a run spanning over 3 seasons and it will not be easy to beat them. The Reds will look to hog ball possession while the away side will be happy to attack on the counters. What remains to be seen is if the Liverpool attacks are too strong for United or will the counter-attacks change the game.

Most Likely Result: Liverpool win

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LIV vs MUN Dream11, Captain & Differential Picks

Captain Options –

Mohamed Salah – Far and away the biggest threat that Liverpool will pose, Mohamed Salah’s pace will cause all sorts of problems to Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. The Egyptian has 13 goals and 3 assists in the league this season and can single-handedly turn the game around. He also scored in this fixture almost a year ago to seal a 2-0 victory.

Bruno Fernandes – Bruno Fernandes is one of the most in-form players in the world around and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will turn to the Portuguese to create chances and find the likes of Cavani and Rashford in space. Bruno has scored 11 goals and provided 7 assists in the league this season, creating 60 chances. He is also United’s instated penalty-taker.

Sadio Mane – Mane is like Salah’s mirror image on the opposite flank. The Senegalese international has completed 37 successful dribbles in the Premier League this season with a 60% success rate. He will look to find pockets of space left by Aaron Wan-Bissaka and in order to exploit the left-hand side.

Differential Picks –

Paul Pogba – Paul Pogba has been looking like his former self of late and has done very well this season. He also grabbed a second-half winner against Burnley to ensure that Man United go into this fixture with a 3-point lead. He has completed 70% of his dribbles and has a tackle success rate of 78% as well.

Andy Robertson – The Manchester United players will be wary of the dangers posed by Andy Robertson’s crosses. He has 38 successful crosses in the league this season and has 15 successful dribbles from his left-back position. Despite playing in defence, his biggest threat will be as an attacking outlet.

Edinson Cavani – A very experienced player in Cavani coming up against a make-shift defence is a prospect that United fans should be looking forward to. He will try to give them a tough time with his movement and will be a nuisance on the far-post that Liverpool will have to look out for.

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