Liverpool vs Man. Utd: The keys aspects of the match

On 5 January, the Premier League will have its first clash of 2025. To get ready for this encounter which promises to be thrilling, we have analyzed the different keys aspects of the match which could change everything.

The Anfield fortress

Liverpool are absolutely unbeatable at home. 22 points won out of 27 in the Premier League, a goal difference of +12 and a run of 11 games in a row without defeat. Beating the Reds requires a miracle. Their last defeat was on 14 September with a total of 23 games unbeaten since that clash against Nottingham Forest.

The Amorim effect

After arriving at the end of November as a real savior from Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese coach has had a complicated start with the Mancunians with 1 draw, 4 wins and 5 defeats. Even if his influence is starting to be felt, the quality of his core is lacking and we're sure he's impatiently waiting for the winter transfer window to strengthen the team. In the meantime, the tactician will have to fight with his weapons if he wants to pull it off at Anfield.

Player to watch: Mo Salah

18 games, 17 goals, 13 assists. The Egyptian is walking all over the Premier League and if no 'Anti-Salah' plan is put in place, the Red Devils' keeper might have to go and get the ball out of his net more than once.

The Trent Alexander-Arnold case

What can break a team's good dynamics? The transfer window, obviously! While everything is going well at Liverpool, rumors are predicting the Reds' star full-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, will go to Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires. Rumors that could well destabilize the locker room if the player concerned doesn't quickly make his intentions clear.

Abysmal difference

On paper, there's no doubt. Liverpool should make short work of Manchester United with Mo Salah in top form, but keep an eye out for the Manchester awakening which could surprise us and rekindle a new dynamic.

At Circus, we have a +50% BetBuilder BetXtra for this match. It's time to use those keys to aim right!