Played
January 13, 2013 1:30 PM GMT
Old Trafford — Manchester
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 75501
January 13, 2013 1:30 PM GMT
Old Trafford — Manchester
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 75501
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| Manchester United | 1.90 | 1.05 | 1.95 | 0.00 | 1.06 | 1.90 | 1.01 | 1.05 | 2.00 |
| Draw | 3.50 | 10.00 | 3.40 | 0.00 | 10.00 | 3.60 | 15.00 | 6.50 | 3.48 |
| Liverpool | 4.00 | 67.00 | 4.20 | 0.00 | 301.00 | 4.00 | 250.00 | 75.00 | 3.82 |
Manchester United - Liverpool Preview: The Premier League's top scorers meet at Old Trafford
Robin van Persie leads the way in the scoring charts with 16 goals this season to Luis Suarez's 15, but the visitors face a tough task against a side unbeaten in seven at home
By Joe Doyle
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MANCHESTER UNITED
 De Gea Rafael, Evans, Vidic, Evra Valencia, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs Van Persie, Chicharito |
LIVERPOOL
 Reina Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Downing Gerrard, Lucas, Allen Sturridge, Suarez, Sterling |
Wayne Rooney is unlikely to feature due to a knee problem, having only just returned to training. Elsewhere, Phil Jones (knock) is also back in training but unlikely to play, while Anderson and Nani (both hamstring) could be in the squad for Sunday, but look set to feature from the bench, if at all.
For the visitors, Jose Enrique (hamstring) is likely to be out until February following his injury against QPR, so Stewart Downing could make an appearance in his place, otherwise Andre Wisdom could come into the side at right-back, with Glen Johnson slotting in on the left side.
Martin Kelly (knee) remains a long-term absentee, as does Fabio Borini (broken foot), though the striker is due back soon.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie not only leads the Premier League top scorers chart with 16 goals, but is also joint fourth in assists, with six.
- Luis Suarez has the joint-second worst discipline in the league, having picked up seven yellow cards this season, while Paul Scholes is in the top 15 for foul play with six yellow cards from 14 appearances.
- United have the best record in the division when falling behind this season, having won 24 points from losing positions.
- Van Persie has scored five in his last six games against Liverpool, including the winner in the two sides' meeting at Anfield earlier this season.
- Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (pictured) has created the most goals this season in the Premier League, with eight assists.
- The Reds face a tough task at Old Trafford, with the hosts winning their past seven matches in a row at home, and are unbeaten in nine in the league.
- Brendan Rodgers' side have only won one match when losing at half-time this season, after going in behind at the break on nine occasions.
- However, the Reds have not lost when winning at half-time this season, taking three points in six of seven matches. Liverpool are 12/1 to win 2-1 with bet365.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool
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Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool
- 9.95 %
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Manchester United 1-2 Liverpool
- 9.61 %
| Premier League (EPL) | 13 Jan 2013 | Manchester United 2 - Liverpool 1 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 23 Sep 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Manchester United 2 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 11 Feb 2012 | Manchester United 2 - Liverpool 1 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | 28 Jan 2012 | Liverpool 2 - Manchester United 1 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 15 Oct 2011 | Liverpool 1 - Manchester United 1 |
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Manchester United
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| 19 May 2013 | West Bromwich Albion 5 - Manchester United 5 | EPL |
| 12 May 2013 | Manchester United 2 - Swansea City 1 | EPL |
| 5 May 2013 | Manchester United 0 - Chelsea FC 1 | EPL |
| 28 Apr 2013 | Arsenal FC 1 - Manchester United 1 | EPL |
| 22 Apr 2013 | Manchester United 3 - Aston Villa 0 | EPL |
Liverpool
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| 19 May 2013 | Liverpool 1 - QPR 0 | EPL |
| 12 May 2013 | Fulham 1 - Liverpool 3 | EPL |
| 5 May 2013 | Liverpool 0 - Everton 0 | EPL |
| 27 Apr 2013 | Newcastle United 0 - Liverpool 6 | EPL |
| 21 Apr 2013 | Liverpool 2 - Chelsea FC 2 | EPL |
| Returns: | Manchester United £19.50 |
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| Returns: | Draw £100.00 |
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| Returns: | Liverpool £3010.00 |
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| 1 | David de Gea | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Rafael | Defender |
| 3 | Patrice Evra | Defender |
| 5 | Rio Ferdinand | Defender |
| 15 | Nemanja Vidic | Defender |
| 16 | Michael Carrick | Midfielder |
| 18 | Ashley Young | Midfielder |
| 23 | Tom Cleverley | Midfielder |
| 19 | Danny Welbeck | Striker |
| 20 | Robin van Persie | Striker |
| 26 | Shinji Kagawa | Midfielder |
| 40 | Ben Amos | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Phil Jones | Defender |
| 12 | Chris Smalling | Defender |
| 7 | Antonio Valencia | Midfielder |
| 8 | Anderson | Midfielder |
| 11 | Ryan Giggs | Midfielder |
| 14 | Chicharito | Striker |
| 25 | José Reina Paez | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Glen Johnson | Defender |
| 5 | Daniel Agger | Defender |
| 37 | Martin Skrtel | Defender |
| 47 | Andre Wisdom | Defender |
| 8 | Steven Gerrard | Midfielder |
| 19 | Stewart Downing | Midfielder |
| 21 | Lucas Leiva | Midfielder |
| 24 | Joe Allen | Midfielder |
| 31 | Raheem Sterling | Midfielder |
| 7 | Luis Suárez | Striker |
| 1 | Bradley Jones | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Jamie Carragher | Defender |
| 49 | Jack Robinson | Defender |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson | Midfielder |
| 33 | Jonjo Shelvey | Midfielder |
| 15 | Daniel Sturridge | Striker |
| 29 | Fabio Borini | Striker |
| Michael Carrick | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 16 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 36 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
The midfielder has quietly gone about being one of the club's best players this season, and has been popping up in some goalscoring positions as well, twice hitting the bar with headers from corners this year, and has got four assists as well, including the pass for Chicharito's last-minute winner against Newcastle. He will face a tough task against a strong midfield three, but if allowed time on the ball he may dictate the game.
| Glen Johnson | |
| Position: | Defender |
| Squad Number: | 2 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 36 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
The right back has been in stunning form this year, and has earned rave reviews for his attacking play as usual. However, his defensive play has also been of a high standard, often a deficiency in his game over recent years. A goal and two assists in 19 league games this year isn't that bad a return for a defender who has regularly shifted between left-back and right-back so far, which could be the case on Sunday.
Brendan Rodgers will be looking to keep things tight in the opening stages and launch some decisive counterattacks with a recently-bolstered frontline. United will have to be wary about the threat of Luis Suarez, who is in top form for the visitors. However, United have been in great form recently and have scored 54 goals in 21 games this season - so expect them to add a couple more against their rivals.
Results
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Manchester United |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
