'That is me being nice': Chris Sutton predicts result of Liverpool v Man United clash on Sunday
01/03/2025 02:45 AM
Liverpool and Manchester United lock horns in one of the biggest fixtures in the English calendar on Sunday.
However, this particular fixture sees a disparity between the two clubs, the likes of which has not been seen very often before.
In previous years, even if one of Liverpool or Manchester United was in a better position than their rival, there was always a sense that the game could go either way.
This time round, Liverpool are currently the best team in England and one of the best in Europe, while the Red Devils are just seven points above the bottom three.
Chris Sutton has now predicted how things could pan out at Anfield on Sunday, and he’s not particularly optimistic about Man United’s chances.
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Sutton, writing on BBC Sport, believes that Liverpool are “in a different stratosphere” to Man United at the moment and it’s “not even close” as a contest.
The pundit also reckons Man United have “no chance” of keeping Liverpool out as he predicted a 5-0 win to Slot’s side.
“The historic rivalry between these two clubs is intense but, on the pitch, the contest is not even close at the moment.
“Manchester United boss Amorim is talking about being in a relegation battle and you can see why.
“His side were torn apart in the first 30 minutes by Newcastle at Old Trafford on Monday, and why would anything be different at Anfield?
“Whoever Liverpool pick, they have got goals in their team and United have no chance of keeping them out.
“The scoreline won’t hit double figures but anything else is possible, and that is me being nice to United.
“Liverpool should demolish them, and they will demolish them – it is just a question of how many goals they get.
“United will play for pride, play for the badge and for the jersey, and all of that, but it won’t make any difference.
“Liverpool are in a different stratosphere at the moment and I feel sorry for Amorim because this is going to be another painful afternoon for him.”
Liverpool v Man United team news
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez limped off with a hamstring injury against West Ham and is unlikely to feature against Man United.
Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley haven't played since November, so Slot may not be willing to risk them from the start.
Meanwhile, Man United are boosted by the returns of Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte, who were suspended against Newcastle.
Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw are not expected to feature due to injury.
Gary Neville has urged Man United to bring Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho back into the fold out of “desperation”.
