Alan Shearer and Paul Merson agree over Man Utd vs Liverpool prediction

Manchester United has been backed to hold Liverpool to a draw at Old Trafford later today with Paul Merson and Alan Shearer both in agreement over the outcome of the huge Premier League clash.

On a Sky Sports preview, Merson suggested that Manchester United wouldn't lose the game. "For me, I think it plays into Man United’s hands a little bit more with Liverpool [and] the way they will play," he said. "But I still think it’ll be an entertaining game, there’s too much talent going forward on this pitch not to be goals."

Shearer, writing for the Metro , was in agreement; he too is predicting a score draw. "I haven’t seen a lot that’s changed from last year at Manchester United , and I know they’ve still got injuries, they’re also bringing in a new midfielder in Manuel Ugarte but not much has changed in terms of their performances against Fulham and especially, against Brighton," he said.

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"Man United are a better team when teams are attacking them, and with the pace that they have up-front, they can really hurt you when sides leave space, we saw that against Brighton despite not getting the result. If Liverpool are going to attack, they will have to be aware of that going the other way.

"Liverpool’s opener against Ipswich was a tough one — they were under immense pressure in the first half but the way they came out in the second half and battered them in the end was impressive. The result against Brentford showed how strong and powerful they are too.

"But looking at the game on Sunday, sometimes Man United produce their best performances against the big hitters. They did last season in the FA Cup final when they were really impressive against Man City and that may be the case this weekend against Liverpool.

"Ultimately when you look at Man United last weekend against Brighton and the lapses in concentration defensively, if they don’t improve that then Liverpool’s front line will have huge success. There’ll be goals in the game and I think it could be a score-draw at Old Trafford on Sunday as I’ve mentioned Man United can save their best for the biggest games, and this is one of those."

Liverpool.com says: It is never easy to go away to Manchester United but Liverpool should be confident. After having 87 shots in the three games against the Red Devils last season, Slot's side definitely owes one to the Old Trafford outfit.