When Jürgen Klopp departed Liverpool, many feared 2024 would mark the beginning of a challenging era for the Reds. Instead, Arne Slot has stepped in seamlessly, building on Klopp’s legacy and guiding Liverpool to the top of the Premier League with commanding authority. Slot has not only maintained the attacking prowess associated with the Klopp years but has elevated it, helping Liverpool end 2024 with a staggering 92 Premier League goals—the second-highest tally in a calendar year in the club’s illustrious history.
Among those goals were five that will live long in the memory of Liverpool fans, as they came against their greatest rivals, Manchester United. Earlier this season, Liverpool secured a dominant 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, a result that perfectly encapsulated Slot’s transformative impact on the team. The Dutchman now has the chance to etch his name into club history, aiming to become just the second Liverpool manager to achieve a league double over United in his debut season, a feat previously accomplished by George Kay in the 1936/37 campaign.
Anfield will undoubtedly provide a fortress-like atmosphere for this highly anticipated clash, especially given United’s woeful record on Merseyside. In their last nine visits to Liverpool’s iconic home, the Red Devils have managed to find the net just once and failed to register a single victory. This barren run has only added to the growing sense of unease surrounding United’s recent performances, with their current form raising more questions than answers.
The visitors come into this game on the back of three consecutive league defeats, all without scoring, leaving them languishing in the bottom half of the table. This worrying run puts manager Ruben Amorim in a precarious position, as his team risks setting some unwanted records. A fourth successive Premier League loss in the same season would be United’s first since February 1979, and should they fail to score, it would mark the first time since April 1909 that United have gone four straight league games without finding the back of the net.
Defensive frailties have further compounded United’s struggles, with December proving to be particularly disastrous. Conceding 18 goals across all competitions in a single month is a record United would rather forget, as it stands as their worst defensive showing in a calendar month since March 1964. Amorim will need to summon all his tactical ingenuity to turn things around and inspire an attacking response against a Liverpool side brimming with confidence.
For Liverpool, this game presents yet another opportunity for Mohamed Salah to shine. The Egyptian forward has been in electrifying form, and his record against United is nothing short of spectacular. With 21 direct goal contributions—15 goals and six assists—in his last 12 games against the Red Devils, Salah is undoubtedly the man to watch. His ability to deliver in the biggest moments could prove decisive once again as Liverpool look to solidify their dominance over their fiercest rivals.
United’s hopes of an upset may rest on the shoulders of Amad Diallo, whose dramatic late winner in last season’s FA Cup meeting between these sides provided one of the rare bright spots in recent encounters. That victory remains United’s only win in the last five meetings, a record that highlights Liverpool’s recent superiority in this storied rivalry.
Adding to the sense of foreboding for United is Liverpool’s formidable home record. The Reds have won 11 of their last 15 games at Anfield by a multi-goal margin, a statistic that underscores their attacking ruthlessness and defensive solidity. With the Anfield faithful in full voice, Slot’s men will be determined to continue their relentless march toward Premier League glory.
As the latest chapter in one of football’s greatest rivalries unfolds, all eyes will be on Anfield. Can United defy the odds and silence the Kop, or will Liverpool once again showcase why they are the team to beat this season? One thing is certain: the stakes have rarely been higher in this clash of titans.
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