Liverpool's Strong Stats Ahead of Manchester United Clash
As Liverpool prepares for one of the most anticipated Premier League matchups of the season, the Reds' statistical form heading into their first game of 2025 against Manchester United is impressive. Scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Anfield, this fixture marks the perfect opportunity to see how well Liverpool's current form stacks up against their fierce rivals. With 12 significant Opta stats in play, there’s much to analyze before the match kicks off.
One stat that stands out is Liverpool's dominance over Manchester United in recent years. They’ve lost just one of their last 13 Premier League encounters with United, having won seven and drawn five. The Reds' only defeat in this stretch came in August 2022, with a 2-1 loss at Old Trafford. This statistic sets an encouraging tone for Liverpool fans, as their team has managed to keep a relatively strong record against their rivals.
The Reds are also on a solid run of form in the Premier League. They’ve won their last three games, with each victory featuring three or more goals. In total, Liverpool has netted an impressive 14 goals in those matches. The last time Liverpool had a longer winning streak while scoring three or more goals in each game was back in February and March of 2014, when they secured six consecutive wins.
Arne Slot, Liverpool's manager, has an interesting opportunity to create history. With a 3-0 victory already secured at Old Trafford earlier this season, Slot could become the second Liverpool manager in history to complete a league double over Manchester United in his first season. The only other manager to achieve this was George Kay in 1936-37.
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Liverpool’s unbeaten run across all competitions stands at an impressive 23 matches, with 20 wins and three draws. This streak places them among the top five longest unbeaten runs in the club's history. Their previous longer unbeaten streak was between April and November of 2021 when they went 25 games without losing.
Another remarkable achievement by Liverpool is their consistent scoring. The Reds have scored two or more goals in each of their last 11 Premier League matches. The only other time in the club’s league history that they scored multiple goals in more consecutive matches was a 15-game stretch between March and September of 2019.
However, the Reds have had mixed results when it comes to starting the year strong. Over the last 10 years, they have only won their first league match of the year three times. But the good news is that when playing their first match of the year at Anfield, Liverpool has remained unbeaten in their last eight Premier League games there, with six wins and two draws.
Looking at Manchester United, their struggles at Anfield have been notable. The Red Devils have not won any of their last eight league matches at Liverpool's home, with four draws and four losses. The last time United won away against Liverpool in the Premier League was over seven years ago. Furthermore, they’ve only managed to score one goal in their last eight league visits to Anfield, failing to find the back of the net in each of their last five games.
A key player to watch for Liverpool is Mohamed Salah. He holds the record for scoring the most goals and providing the most assists against Manchester United in Premier League history, with 12 goals and six assists to his name. This season, Salah has already registered 30 goal involvements, scoring 17 goals and assisting 13 times. This marks the fifth time in his career that he’s reached 30+ goal involvements in a single campaign, matching Alan Shearer’s record for the most such seasons in Premier League history.
These stats paint a promising picture for Liverpool as they look to extend their excellent form and continue their impressive dominance over Manchester United in the Premier League. With key players like Salah firing on all cylinders and the team’s solid statistical foundations, Liverpool will undoubtedly be a force to reckon with when they face off against their historic rivals at Anfield this weekend.
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