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‘We can win any game’ - Amorim confident ahead of Liverpool clashLiverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League’s late kick off hoping to keep up the pace with league leaders Arsenal. Chris Wilson19 October 2025 16:31Liverpool vs Man Utd liveBoth sides are in the tunnel at Anfield now, so we should be underway soon in this one!Can Liverpool move back within touching distance of Arsenal?

Chris Wilson19 October 2025 16:25How the table looksA reminder that Liverpool need three points today to keep within a point of leaders Arsenal, with a win taking them back into second with 18 points. Chris Wilson19 October 2025 16:20Match stats Only Arsenal (56) and Newcastle (62) have faced fewer shots than Manchester United (64) in the Premier League this season, but despite this, the Red Devils have the fourth-highest expected goals against figure in the division (10.1).

Indeed, their average xG per shot faced of 0.16 is the highest of any Premier League side in 2025/26.Chris Wilson19 October 2025 16:15Amorim: 'We need to have confidence to win more games'In his pre-match conference, Amorim pointed to “maybe the expectations” as a reason why his side tend to perform better against the better sides. Chris Wilson19 October 2025 16:06Arne Slot highlights Liverpool’s biggest weakness in bid to snap losing streak against Man UnitedArne Slot has pinpointed Liverpool’s vulnerability from crosses as a key part of their recent losing streak.The Reds boss has discussed what his side can do to improve their form and keep pace in the Premier League title race after three consecutive defeats.Jack Rathborn19 October 2025 16:00Match statsLiverpool have lost both of their last two Premier League games, after winning their first five of the season beforehand; it wasn’t until their 31st league match of last season that they suffered their second defeat.