One of the most iconic games in the Premier League era is set to take centre stage in the FA Cup when Liverpool travel to Old Trafford and face off against Manchester United.
The reverse fixture was a rather dull 0-0 game at Anfield, but last season saw the Carabao Cup champions thump their rivals 7-0, just after losing 2-1 at the ground they’ll arrive at on the weekend, so Jurgen Klopp will be keen to avenge last season's result.
With this game being at Old Trafford, the Man United fans won’t accept to see their team sit back and defend their 18-yard box for 90 minutes, so we can expect an attacking affair with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet.
Man United vs Liverpool first goalscorer – Our picks
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool ) – 7/2
Mohamed Salah is now very close to being able to last 90 minutes, with Klopp admitting the Egyptian is now fit enough to start consistently for Liverpool, which couldn't have come at a better time. Liverpool are already in control of their Europa League tie against Sparta Prague, so it may be wise for Klopp to keep him fit for Sunday.
Salah has faced Man United 13 times during his career and despite there being huge pressure on his shoulders to set the pace in this fixture, he's never been frightened by the bright lights. It's 12 goals and four assists against the Red Devils, so Erik ten Hag will be very worried about coming up against a fresh Salah who's itching to beat Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race.
Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) – 5/1
Darwin Nunez is just another Liverpool player who seemingly loves taking to the field against Man United. The unpredictable Uruguayan attacker has scored two in two games against the Premier League giants, with both of them coming in the 7-0 demolition last season.
It's now nine goal involvements in his last nine league outings which has Nunez in some of the best form of his Liverpool career, and there's no way he will be shying away from the pressure on Sunday. Seven of Nunez's 10 goals in the league have also come away from home, so he appears to thrive when the home crowd gets on his back and attempts to distract him, so there is certainly a warning there for Man United fans.
Marcus Rashford (Man United) – 15/2
Marcus Rashford has only scored more goals against one other team – eight strikes vs Leicester City – than he has when playing Liverpool. The Man United Academy graduate has netted six times in his 16 appearances against Klopp's men so he could add to that tally on Sunday.
It had been a very tough season for Rashford who'd struggled for form in a Man United shirt, but he's struck home in back-to-back Premier League matches, but before that, it was four in 21 league outings. If Rasmus Holjund is to be out injured, Rashford playing through the middle will only increase his chance of bagging the first goal.
Bruno Fernandes (Man United) – 10/1
In big games, teams need their star players and leaders to step up when it matters. In this case, Bruno Fernandes is both the club's star man and leader rolled into one, although he's only got four goals in the league this season he will be looking to make up for last time this Sunday.
This is because Fernandes missed the game in the Premier League due to suspension and because he has a solid record against Liverpool. Fernandes scored the winning goal the last time these two sides met in the FA Cup, so perhaps he can flip that around and set the pace by netting first.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – 22/1
While the four above players that we have tipped all have pedigree in front of goal and wouldn't be a shock to get the first goal of his clash, you may fancy someone with slightly longer odds. That's why we are putting faith in Virgil van Dijk to open the scoring at Old Trafford.
If you ever need a defender for the big occasion, then Van Dijk would be near the top of the list. He scored the winning goal in the Carabao Cup final last month and also netted on one of his two appearances in the FA Cup this term. If you need further reason to back Van Dijk to score first, then just look at his underlying numbers. The big Dutch defender is seventh in the Liverpool squad when it comes to XG, so it's only a matter of time before he adds to his goal tally once again.
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