A new chapter in the greatest rivalry in sports will be written Sunday morning.
Liverpool, who still have a chance of winning four trophies in Jurgen Klopp’s final season as manager, travel to Old Trafford to take on rollercoaster Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Liverpool are -125 favorites to win the match within 90 minutes.
It’s true that Manchester United have dealt with a lot of adversity this season, mainly in the form of injuries, but the Red Devils have also been inconsistent, plain and simple.
And when it comes to United’s defensive form, inconsistent might be an understatement.
This may sound counter-intuitive given the fact that the Red Devils have conceded just 39 goals in the Premier League this season (fourth-fewest), but a quick peek beneath the surface reveals It reveals a disastrous defensive process waiting to be defeated.
Man. The Americans currently rank 16th in expected goals (excluding penalties), 18th in shots per 90 minutes, and 14th in goals conceded on big scoring opportunities.
The Red Devils have a great transition attack led by elite football players and a great goalkeeper who can compensate for some of their defensive foibles, but this is not a winning formula – especially against Liverpool.
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The Reds rank first in the Premier League for expected goals, big scoring chances created and shots on target.
It’s hard to see how United’s defense can keep their wits about them for 90 minutes against a Liverpool attack that is currently firing on all cylinders.
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