Manchester United vs Liverpool FC prediction and odds - don't expect response from pitiful United
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For now, there is no end in sight to the United circus. With so many issues unresolved, not least a group of players that have proved time and time again that they are simply not up to the job, even the most optimistic United fan would struggle to see them getting anything against Liverpool on Monday night.
Of course, the fans could almost handle the fact that they are not up to the job if they worked their socks off for the shirt - but their attitude is even worse than their ability levels, so much so that the towel goes in the moment anything goes against them in a game.
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Such shameless attitudes could get Erik ten Hag the sack, just as they have with previous managers, while many actually believe United are genuinely in a relegation battle. They aren't, but unless improvement is forthcoming, and soon, a top-half finish is by no means guaranteed.
United are 9/2 with Betway to turn their fortunes around with a win at Old Trafford on Monday - three points that would actually see them leapfrog their long-time rivals in the Premier League table. Liverpool are heavy 4/7 favourites to bag their first win of the campaign.
If there is a glimmer of hope for United here it is that Liverpool look vulnerable. Held by Fulham and Crystal Palace, Jurgen Klopp's side have been giving up some big chances to their opponents and that air of invincibility has just slipped for the time being.
It would be churlish to knock a side that has produced such exceptional levels of performance in recent seasons, but if