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As the FA Cup quarter-finals approach, all eyes turn to Old Trafford for the highly anticipated clash between Manchester United and Liverpool on 17th March 2024.
This fixture promises to be a titanic encounter between two of England’s most historic and storied clubs.
The Road to Old Trafford
Manchester United, under Erik ten Hag, navigated their way to the quarter-finals with a narrow victory over Nottingham Forest, thanks to a late goal that exemplified their resilience.
Liverpool, meanwhile, showcased their attacking prowess with a convincing win over Southampton, propelled by their youthful talent.
Team Form and Historical Context
Manchester United’s recent form sees them on a scoring streak, having found the back of the net in their last 13 matches across all competitions.
Their journey in the FA Cup has been marked by a mix of victories and defeats in the quarter-finals over the years, presenting an opportunity to tilt the balance in their favour.
Liverpool enters the game unbeaten in their last nine fixtures, demonstrating formidable form this season. Their track record in the FA Cup quarter-finals is impressive, boasting six wins from their last six appearances.
The Reds will be keen to rectify their recent mixed results against Manchester United, including a draw and a loss in the previous encounters.
Team News and Predictions
Both teams are grappling with injuries but also have reasons to be optimistic. Manchester United might see the return of several key players, including February’s Premier League Player of the Month, Rasmus Hojlund.
Liverpool, despite some injury concerns, will be bolstered by the availability of key talents like Salah, Nunez and Diaz upfront.
Scoreline Prediction
Given the attacking capabilities of both teams and considering Liverpool’s recent dominant performance in the Europa League, this match is unlikely to see a clean sheet for either side.
With Liverpool’s track record in the FA Cup and their current form, they are tipped to edge out…
Source link : https://www.footballcritic.com/news/manchester-united-vs-liverpool-predictions-fa-cup/4030
Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)
Publish date : 2024-03-17 11:00:00
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