Our best bets for Sunday’s Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool includes a match result tip and an assist for an in-form Portuguese playmaker.
Despite their struggles at points throughout the season, both Manchester United and Liverpool look set to be playing Champions League football next term.
Third-placed United have 61 points to their name but the Reds could leapfrog them with a win on Sunday, meaning the stakes are extremely high, without even factoring in the hatred the pair have for one another.
There are question marks surrounding the job security of Michael Carrick and Arne Slot, too, so expect both managers to go for it at Old Trafford, where home advantage could play a key role in proceedings.
Manchester United v Liverpool Bet Builder
Manchester United to win @ 11/8
Bruno Fernandes 1+ assist @ 21/10
Matheus Cunha 1+ shot on target @ 7/20
Red-hot hosts can see off rivals
Liverpool have picked up nine points from their last three Premier League games to alleviate fears they would miss out on the top five despite winning the title last term, but they rode their luck in those victories against Fulham, Everton and Crystal Palace, and may not be so fortunate at United.
The Red Devils have been excellent at home since Carrick’s arrival, winning six of their seven matches at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s departure, and with that run including victories over Manchester City and Aston Villa, they will be fearing nothing ahead of this visit from Liverpool.
United also won the reverse fixture at Anfield and look likely to complete the double given the Reds have lost four of their last five away matches.
Leg 1: Manchester United to win @ 11/8
Fantastic Fernandes fancied to match record
Bruno Fernandes’s delightful set-up for Benjamin Sesko in Monday’s win over Brentford moved him to within one of the Premier League assist record of 20, and what better way to write his name in the history books than doing so against United’s rivals.
The Portuguese playmaker has been creating chances for fun, both from set-pieces and in open play, and should find plenty of joy against a Liverpool defence which has managed just two clean sheets in 13 games.
Fernandes has provided nine assists in his last nine games for club and country, and is a decent price to equal Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record.
Leg 2: Bruno Fernandes 1+ assist @ 21/10
Cunha could trouble shaky Liverpool defence
Plenty of players are benefitting from Fernandes’ elite creativity but perhaps none more so than Matheus Cunha.
The Brazilian has amassed eight shots on target in his last six United appearances and his willingness to let fly from anywhere makes him an obvious pick for a bet builder.
Leg 3: Matheus Cunha 1+ shot on target @ 7/20
Swedish superstar should test United
United are expected to win, but keeping a talented Liverpool attack quiet may prove difficult, especially now Alexander Isak has found his scoring touch.
The Swedish striker found the net against Crystal Palace last Saturday and he is again looking like a threat following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, so take him to have a shot on target for the sixth game in a row.
Leg 4: Alexander Isak 1+ shot on target @ 4/9
