Liverpool vs Manchester United Preview

August 31, 2013
By: Deke Hardman

Daniel Sturridge

Sunday’s early afternoon kick-off sees the meeting of arguably the division’s two greatest rivals as Liverpool host champions Manchester United.

The home side, who have won both of their league fixtures thus far by one goal to nil, will be without recent signing Aly Cissokho, who has been ruled out for up to four weeks after sustaining an ankle injury against Notts County on Tuesday evening while Kolo Toure and Joe Allen are doubtful after picking up knocks in the same game.

Martin Skrtel has recovered from a knee problem, while Daniel Sturridge is will once again lead the line for Brendan Rodgers men.

The 23 year old, who was recalled to the England squad earlier this week following his early season form, is 7.0 (6/1) with Bet Victor to open the scoring, while Iago Aspas is a 9.0 (8/1) shot with the same firm.

Liverpool are slight favourites to win the match at 2.62 (13/8) with Bet Victor, with the visitors a 3.0 (2/1) chance with Coral. The draw is available at 3.4 (12/5) with a variety of firms.

David Moyes men go in to the game on the back of Monday’s goalless draw with Chelsea, a result which maintained their unbeaten start to the season.

Phil Jones is set to feature despite hurting his back at Old Trafford last time out, while Wayne Rooney is set to start again after his impressing in both games so far this season.

Robin Van Persie is favourite to get the first goal of the game at 6.0 (5/1) with Bet Victor, with Rooney priced at 9.0 (8/1) with the same firm.

Manchester United have won the last three meetings between the sides by two goals to one, and a repeat of that scoreline is available at 11.0 (10/1) with Bet Victor.

However, David Moyes’ record at Anfield isn’t the greatest, with seven losses and five draws in his twelve visits as Everton manager, so you may be tempted to back a third successive 1-0 win for Liverpool at a generous 11.0 (10/1) with Labrokes.

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