As the 17th round of the Premier League kicks off, Liverpool is in the lead. In the last round, the Merseysiders capitalized on Arsenal’s slip-up, winning away against Crystal Palace with a score of 2-1 and now leading the Gunners by one point. Currently, the team is on a nine-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, with six wins and three draws. Moreover, considering all competitions, Liverpool has won all matches at home since the beginning of the season. During the week, Liverpool played the final match of the Europa League group stage. The away game against Union had no tournament significance, and there were many changes in the lineup. As a result, they suffered a 1-2 defeat. After the match, Jurgen Klopp acknowledged the opponent’s strength and admitted that his team, due to extensive rotation, couldn’t find its rhythm. In the upcoming match, defenders Joel Matip and Andrew Robertson, as well as forward Diogo Jota, won’t be able to take the field due to injuries.
Manchester United ended their European campaign ingloriously this week. With four points, the team finished last in the Champions League Group A. In Munich against Bayern, they couldn’t secure any points (0-1). In the Premier League, the Red Devils are performing better than on the international stage. Approaching the upcoming match, Manchester United sits in sixth place with 27 points. However, the gap from the top six is six points. In the last round, under Erik ten Hag’s guidance, they suffered a devastating 0-3 defeat at home against Bournemouth. Bruno Fernandes is disqualified and won’t take the field today. Due to injuries, defenders Harry Maguire and Lisandro Mart?nez, as well as midfielder Casemiro, will also be unavailable. The absence of Maguire is particularly concerning.
