Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Anfield.
- Liverpool FC 5 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester United FC 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Manchester United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Manchester City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 3–3 | D |
| 10 Apr | Manchester City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Watford FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Apr | Everton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Liverpool FC | Manchester United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #12 |
| 9 | Points | 5 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 3 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 2 |
| 7 | Scored | 8 |
| 4 | Conceded | 8 |
| +3 | GD | +0 |
| 1.80 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 40% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
Liverpool FC are 6th (9 pts). Manchester United FC are 12th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Liverpool FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Liverpool FC
| Alexander Isak | 4 G | |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 G | 3 A |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 G | |
| Victor Munoz | 1 G |
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC is underway.
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Luis Diaz makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 5.
- 10' Another change for Manchester United FC made on 10 minute. Paul Pogba leaves to be changed by Jesse Lingard.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Liverpool FC that had 412 games and scored 811 goals.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' GOAL! Mohamed Salah fires home to make it 2-0!
- 27' It is a cagey affair so far. Liverpool FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joel Matip is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester United FC.
- 37' Anthony Elanga needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 46' It is a substitution in Manchester United FC team. Phil Jones is replaced by Jadon Sancho on 46 minute.
- 51' The 35-year-old Virgil van Dijk has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 61' Diogo Dalot has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 66' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 68' What composure from Sadio Mane! The Senegal international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Diogo Jota. He replaces Luis Diaz on 70 minute.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Liverpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' The whistle greets Thiago Alcantara as he departs to be replaced by Naby Keita.
- 84' Another substitution for Manchester United FC to replace Anthony Elanga by Hannibal Mejbri on 84 minute.
- 85' Mohamed Salah does the damage! The net is bulging and Liverpool FC surge ahead!
- 86' Time for substitution for Liverpool FC. Fabinho is replaced by James Milner.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Naby Keita.
- 88' A moment of madness from Hannibal Mejbri on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Manchester United FC will be frustrated.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Hannibal Mejbri argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Liverpool FC 4-0 Manchester United FC.
Lineups
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 10
- 11
- 32
- 66
- 26
- 4
-
3
Fabinho ↓ James Milner 86'
-
6
Thiago Alcantara ↓ Naby Keita 80'
-
23
Luis Diaz ↓ Diogo Jota 70'
Bench
- 27
-
7
James Milner ↑ 86'
- 12
- 17
-
8
Naby Keita ↑ 80'
-
20
Diogo Jota ↑ 70'
- 5
- 21
- 62
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 1
- 10
-
6
Paul Pogba ↓ Jesse Lingard 10'
- 31
- 2
-
4
Phil Jones ↓ Jadon Sancho 46'
- 20
- 18
- 36
Bench
-
14
Jesse Lingard ↑ 10'
- 3
- 39
- 8
- 26
-
25
Jadon Sancho ↑ 46'
- 27
-
46
Hannibal Mejbri ↑ 84'
- 75
Coach
Ralf Rangnick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 16 |
| Marcus Rashford | 5 |
| Cody Gakpo | 5 |
| Roberto Firmino | 4 |
| Luis Diaz | 4 |
| Diogo Jota | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 |
Head to Head
Liverpool FC Form
Manchester United FC Form
2022-04-19
Liverpool FC
4–0
Manchester United FC
L
2022-04-16
Manchester United FC
3–2
Norwich City FC
W
2022-04-09
Everton FC
1–0
Manchester United FC
L
2022-04-02
Manchester United FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2022-03-15
Manchester United FC
0–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2022-03-12
Manchester United FC
3–2
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.47
Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Liverpool FC to win 70% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Liverpool FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Manchester United FC
30%
Liverpool FC or Manchester United FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.6%
3 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.3%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3%
1 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC
| Handicap | Liverpool FC covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 21% | 49% |
| -1.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| -1 | 51% | 22% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

