Rousing The Kop readers decide if Liverpool can overtake Man United and finish third

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However, fourth place with four games to go still leaves time to rise further, especially with Manchester United and Aston Villa still to come.There is still a chance for Liverpool to end this chaotic Premier League campaign in a position that would have looked very unlikely not too long ago. Who replaces Mohamed Salah against Man United on Sunday? 👀 Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Liverpool fans predict a third-place finish over Man UnitedManchester United are three points ahead of Liverpool as things stand, but the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.That has led the vast majority of Liverpool fans to a promising conclusion.As one fan put it: “Yes, we will leapfrog Man United and finish third.”Another supporter was also confident, saying: “Win at Old Trafford next weekend and third is ours to lose!

Win both and third is ours to lose.”There is also some caution, though, especially given how fragile Liverpool have looked at the back for large parts of the season.One supporter said: “Not if we have to keep relying on our goalkeepers to keep the ball out when the defence can’t defend.”Another fan struck a more balanced tone, saying: “Third is absolutely on, but I think we’ll most likely end up fourth. Either way, fourth after the season we’ve had would be a big relief.”Liverpool have given themselves a genuine chance, but there is still work to do to leap over their bitter Manchester rivals.

As one fan summed up: “Big chance next week, but we need to be better across 90 minutes.” UCL Race: Will Man Utd, Chelsea, or Villa finish ahead of Liverpool? Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images Most supporters are optimistic, then, but that optimism is clearly based on Liverpool beating United at Old Trafford.That on its own is no easy feat, but a win there would surely drive Liverpool on to lock in what would be an impressively high finish given the circus this season has been.READ MORE: Ranking every Liverpool player’s performance during the famous 7-0 dismantling of Man UnitedJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox