Manchester United have the chance to make it five wins on the bounce on Sunday when they face northwest rivals Liverpool in the Premier League. Following on from their Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle, late goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Fred secured a 3-1 win for United over West Ham in the FA Cup on Wednesday night. Erik ten Hag's side have been in terrific form of late, losing just one of their last 20 games in all competitions.
On Sunday, United will have to be at their best against Liverpool, with Ten Hag's side searching for their first win at Anfield since 2016. United have already beaten the Reds once this season, with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho securing a 2-1 win at Old Trafford in August last year. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag has a Casemiro problem So, can United end their miserable record at Anfield? We've used FIFA 23 take a look.
Liverpool vs Manchester United score predicted by simulation To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the respective squads with the latest injuries and suspensions. We predict that Liverpool could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Bajcetic; Salah, Jota, Nunez . Man United's predicted XI vs Liverpool (Image: EA SPORTS FIFA) We predict that United could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Fernandes, Fred; Antony, Weghorst, Rashford.
It was a rapid start to the game from both teams, and Fabinho was shown a yellow card after just two minutes for a strong challenge on Bruno Fenrnades in the Liverpool half. United took the free-kick quickly, and it led to them taking the lead extremely early on at Anfield. Fred made it 1-0 to Man United (Image: EA SPORTS FIFA) Casemiro took the free-kick, spraying the ball forward into the path of Wout Weghorst.
The striker did well to hold off Virgil van Dijk and find Fred who surged into the box unmarked, and the Brazilian dragged his shot into the bottom corner to make it 1-0 to United. After taking the lead, United rarely had a sight of goal again, with the hosts peppering the United goal with shots. David De Gea was having an outstanding game in goal, but he was left helpless as a defensive error allowed Liverpool to make it 1-1.
Cody Gakpo made it 1-1 (Image: EA SPORTS FIFA) As United played the ball around the back, Lisandro Martinez's heavy touch was intercepted by Cody Gakpo, and the striker broke through on goal. One-on-one with De Gea, the 'keeper opted to stay close to his line, and the Reds striker curled the ball around the 'keeper to make it 1-1. Liverpool had dominated big stages of the game, and they could've easily been in front if it wasn't for De Gea.
In the final 10 minutes, United created some great openings, and they managed to win a penalty in the 83rd minute when Marcus Rashford was caught by Ibrahima Konate. Fernandes made it 2-1 to United (Image: EA SPORTS FIFA) Fernandes stepped up to take the resulting spot kick, and despite Alisson guessing the right way, the power took Fernades' shot past the 'keeper and into the net. Ten Hag's side managed to hang on and claim a humongous three points at Anfield.
FIFA 23 predicted score: Liverpool 1-2 Man United Here are the full-time match stats: FT stats from Liverpool 1-2 Man United on FIFA 23 (Image: EA SPORTS FIFA) FIFA 23 predicts that United could end their run of seven years without a win at Anfield, winning 2-1 in the simulation. It was a smash-and-grab result as David De Gea was awarded player of the match and United were limited to chances, showing how tough of a test it could be on Sunday. READ NEXT: All the latest United news, views and transfer updates Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold gives Marcus Rashford verdict Erik ten Hag addresses United's chances of winning quadruple The numbers behind Luke Shaw's improvements this term United's next six fixtures compared with their rivals.
