3 reasons why Manchester United will beat Liverpool this afternoon

They can get at the Liverpool defence

United’s excellent form and the confidence they have gained from it will cause a vulnerable Liverpool defence problems this afternoon.

Klopp’s Reds have conceded 23 goals in the Premier League this season, which is more than any side in the top six, and they were completely dominated by Southampton in midweek, with goalkeeper Loris Karius to thank for keeping them in their League Cup semi-final.

This Liverpool defence can be got at – Ibrahimovic will enjoy the challenge of Dejan Lovren in the middle of the park, yet if the Swedish star is not fit to play, the likes of Martial and Rashford could cause both Lovren and Ragnar Klavan no end of problems with their pace and directness.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is likely to line up against makeshift full-back James Milner, which is another battle United will feel confident of winning, so it all points to Mourinho’s men creating space and opportunities in the Liverpool final third.