One of the fiercest rivalries in English football will be renewed Sunday (9:30 a.m. ET, NBCSN) when Manchester United makes the trip to Merseyside to face Liverpool.
There is plenty at stake ahead of Sunday's showdown, as just two points separate these two sides in the race to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 14 competitive fixtures on home soil. and Brendan Rodgers' side can be backed at +105 at William Hill U.S. to extend that run by claiming all three points against Louis van Gaal's men this weekend, while the draw is available at odds of +240.
United produced a blistering first-half performance last weekend as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford last weekend, and Van Gaal knows that his side will need to be at their best if they are to inflict a first league defeat of 2015 on Rodgers' Reds this weekend.
United romped to a 3-0 win when these sides met at Old Trafford back in December, and the visitors are chalked up as a +260 underdog at to emerge victorious from Sunday's trip to Anfield.
Man United can also be backed at plus a half-goal for -130.
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With Robin van Persie sidelined through injury and Radamel Falcao struggling to find his best form, Wayne Rooney is likely to spearhead the attack for Van Gaal's side this weekend – and the former Everton striker will be desperate to find the net on his return to Merseyside.
The 29-year-old has often been deployed in a deeper position by the United boss this term, but Rooney reveled in a more advanced attacking role against Spurs last weekend and the front man is decent value at 11-to-2 odds offshore to score first on Sunday and 2-to-1 to score at any time.
Rooney's England teammate Daniel Sturridge is likely to lead the line for Rodgers' side on Sunday, and the 25-year-old striker is sure to pose a threat to the visitors. Sturridge has scored in two of his three Premier League appearances for Liverpool against United and can be backed at 9-to-2 (5.50) to score first on Sunday and 3-to-2 to make his mark at any time.
While both sides boast plenty of attacking talent, it is worth noting that van Gaal's side have now kept three successive clean sheets in the Premier League, while Liverpool have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine league matches.
Therefore, those expecting goals galore at Anfield may be left disappointed this weekend, and bettors are advised to snap up the appealing -110 odds at William Hill U.S. for UNDER 2.5 goals.
Goal.com best bet: UNDER 2.5 goals
This story has been edited since its original version on Goal.com to reflect the odds offered in Las Vegas, where applicable.