Liverpool vs Man United score predicted as Ruben Amorim attempts to end nine-year wait

After suffering a fourth defeat in a row, things don't get easier for Man United as they face fierce rivals Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League.

A 2-0 defeat against Newcastle United extended United's losing streak to four games across all competitions in their last outing, with Ruben Amorim's side failing to score in their last three games. Next up for United is a trip to Anfield to take on league leaders Liverpool, with United hopeful not to get off to a losing start in 2025.

The last time Amorim's side won away against Liverpool came back in 2016, meaning it's been almost exactly nine years since a taste of victory at Anfield. Bruno Fernandes will return from suspension for the Liverpool clash, while Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Victor Lindelof are the only guaranteed absences.

So, can United avoid a fifth defeat in a row later today? Let's take a look...

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 25 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that Liverpool could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.

We predict that United could set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot; Amad, Fernandes; Hojlund.

Liverpool were in full control from minute one at Anfield, and they almost took the lead in the 12th minute when a one-two saw Alexis Mac Allister break through on goal, but his driven shot at the near post was well saved by Andre Onana. The early chances gave the hosts confidence, and in the 20th minute, Slot's side went ahead.

After some patience build-up