Liverpool
The summer could not have gone any better for Liverpool. Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak - the defending Premier League champions secured almost all of their transfer targets.
Results were also coming as Arne Slot’s men developed a knack for scoring late winners, until they visited Selhurst Park.
Now, all of a sudden, Liverpool have lost three matches across all competitions. This means they trail Arsenal, whom they beat at Anfield in August, in the Premier League standings.
There is also a growing sense of concern over Mohamed Salah’s form. The Egyptian King has scored only one non-penalty goal in his first seven Premier League matches - even Slot admits this is an underwhelming return given his high standards.
Team News: Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch will undergo late fitness tests before the match.
Predicted Lineup: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Manchester United
Ruben Amorim has set many unwanted records since becoming the new Manchester United manager. He did create a positive one a fortnight ago at Old Trafford - Amorim has become the first United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson to win his 50th match in charge.
The Portuguese manager oversaw a turbulent spell last season, but still he managed to return from Anfield with a 2-2 draw. Amorim should be happy with a similar result here.
It’s easier said than done, of course, since United have struggled for consistency ever since Amorim took over. There’s no telling how they will respond to the challenge of Anfield on Monday.
Team News: As of now, United don’t have any fresh injury concerns.
Predicted Lineup: Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
