The third round of the Premier League “Double Red Meeting” is about to take place, and Manchester United will face its rival Liverpool at Old Trafford. This game has attracted much attention not only because of the historical grievances between the two teams, but also because Manchester United’s red jerseys and Liverpool’s red jerseys symbolize the fierce collision between the two traditional giants. Although Manchester United has been slightly at a disadvantage in recent years, whether they can defend their home court in this game has become the focus of many fans. Liverpool, who are playing away, are generally optimistic and are expected to break through the defense of Old Trafford.
At the beginning of the new season, Manchester United Soccer shirt, wearing classic red , did not perform well. They lost 3 points in the game against Brighton, continuing the unstable state of last season. Although they invested heavily in the summer transfer window, the overall state of the team is still not ideal. In the warm-up matches, they lost to Liverpool and Arsenal in red jerseys, casting a shadow on the start of the new season. At present, Manchester United has a record of 1 win and 1 loss in the league, and its performance has failed to meet the expectations of fans. At the same time, injuries are also plaguing the team. Mount left the field due to injury in the last round of the game, and the team’s lineup still needs further adjustment and running-in.
In contrast wearing red Liverpool Soccer shirt, did not make much signings in the summer window, and only signed Chiesa at the last moment. However, their lineup is relatively complete and does not require too much running-in, so they showed excellent competitive state at the beginning of the season. At present, Liverpool has won two consecutive games, and the overall state is in line with the expectations of the outside world. In particular, Salah’s good performance has established prestige in the hearts of the fans for the new coach. Nevertheless, as the season progresses, the impact of injuries on the team still needs to be closely monitored.
Looking back at the history of the two teams’ confrontations, Manchester United last defeated Liverpool in the 2022/23 season, when they narrowly won 2-1. However, Liverpool returned to their home court with a 7-0 victory. Last season, the two sides’ three encounters in the league and cup ended in a draw. This time, the two sides will meet again at Old Trafford in red jerseys, and the result of the game will trigger a new round of heated discussions.