Ian Wright expects Liverpool to give Manchester United a ‘good hiding’ at Old Trafford

Ian Wright ‘fears’ for Manchester United ahead of their clash with Liverpool (Picture: Getty)

Ian Wright has backed Liverpool to give Manchester United a ‘good hiding’ at Old Trafford as they look to continue their march towards the Premier League title.

Jurgen Klopp’s league leaders are two points clear of Arsenal and three ahead of Manchester City ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures.

Arsenal and Man City have the chance to make up ground on the Anfield club tomorrow when they face Brighton and Crystal Palace respectively, but Liverpool can respond when they face struggling arch-rivals United on Sunday.

Manchester United have twice frustrated Liverpool this season – knocking them out of the FA Cup less than a month ago and holding them to a goalless draw at Anfield earlier in the season.

But ex-Arsenal and England striker Wright ‘fears’ for United ahead of Sunday’s match and says they could be on the wrong end of a ‘good hiding’.

Erik ten Hag’s side conceded two injury-time goals in a devastating 4-3 defeat to Chelsea on Thursday night and must pick themselves up for this weekend’s visit of Liverpool.

‘I fear for Man United,’ Wright said on his Ringer FC podcast. ‘I just feel like Liverpool will be much more focused than they were in that FA Cup game and be even more ruthless.

‘We know United can be ruthless and [Alejandro] Garnacho alone is going to be a threat. But Liverpool will want to go there and put them in their place.

‘I worry for United because I can see another big hiding, I could see them getting a good hiding to be honest.

‘It’s not like Old Trafford is a fortress anymore. If Liverpool come and have their heads on it could be a massive worry for United.’

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If Manchester United held on against Chelsea they would have moved to within six points of fifth-placed Tottenham and seven points of fourth-placed Aston Villa, who have played one more game.

As it is they suffered a huge blow to their top-four hopes and Ten Hag is unsure whether they are still in the race for a Champions League spot, though he insists his team will ‘fight’ against Liverpool.

‘In this week we drop in stoppage time five points and it is very expensive,’ the Dutchman said. ‘The points are getting very expensive because the games are running out and we know that.

‘We have to catch up and we are now many points behind. It will be difficult but we will keep fighting and I am sure that you see our team, they have character.

‘Today we have seen an example as well. They are resilient and I am sure they will be there on Sunday in the fight against Liverpool.’

Liverpool may be 22 points better off than Manchester United but Klopp is taking nothing for granted as his side prepare to visit Old Trafford.

‘United is a top side playing at home, we all know that,’ he said. ‘We have to find a way to cause United problems and they will try exactly the same.

‘On that level, with this opponent, in this stadium, we better play a really good football game, to be honest, if we want something there.’

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