‘Liverpool will spank them’ - Pundits give ominous Manchester United prediction

The experts unanimously agree that Manchester United will face a brutal reality check when they travel to Anfield.

League leaders Liverpool are expected to give Erik ten Hag’s side their sternest test of the season so far, with March’s 7-0 shellacking still fresh in the memory. Form usually goes out of the window on derby day, which should play in United’s favour because only one team has been performing well in recent weeks.

Ten Hag and Co crashed out of the Champions League with a whimper in midweek, losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford. A dull affair ultimately saw United finishing bottom of their group in humiliating fashion as more pressure piled on the Dutchman.

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It does not get any easier for Ten Hag as he must face his Anfield demons again. A rampant Liverpool side have lost just once - the controversial 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in September - this season and are well-placed to continue their title bid.

Few United fans are overwhelmed with optimism ahead of a game which could trigger more questions about Ten Hag’s future. MEN Sport has profiled what the pundits are expecting - and it does not make good reading for supporters.

“People keep saying this is a big game, but is that really the case?” he wrote in his SportsKeeda column. “I think this is my easiest call of the weekend - I expect Liverpool to win quite comfortably.

“I'd be more shocked if Manchester United got a draw at Anfield than if Crystal Palace got a result against Manchester City - that's how confident I am that Liverpool are winning this. Erik ten Hag's side are absolutely all over the place.

“I expect