Liverpool and Manchester United Set for Rivalry Clash Amid Starkly Divergent Fortunes

As Liverpool leads the Premier League and chases multiple trophies, Manchester United faces a potential relegation fight and ongoing turmoil.

Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, sits six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand and remains in contention for a quadruple of trophies this season.
Manchester United, languishing in 14th place, is closer to the relegation zone than the top of the table after a disastrous season marked by managerial and organizational instability.
United's Ruben Amorim, the club's sixth permanent manager since Alex Ferguson's 2013 retirement, has admitted the team could face a relegation battle following six defeats in their last eight games.
Liverpool's strategic planning and successful transfer history, including standout players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, contrast sharply with United's costly transfer missteps and lack of direction.
Sunday's match at Anfield highlights the growing gap between the clubs, with Liverpool unbeaten in 24 games across all competitions and United having won just once in their last 13 league meetings against their rivals.