Manchester United have already had their worst start to a season in 30 years and are four points worse off than they were at this stage last season sitting 12th in the league table.
The threat of entering into the relegation zone or not, the pressure is on for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even if the understanding is that he still has the backing of the United board and will be given time.
But, despite the enormity of the clash against Jurgen Klopp's side on Sunday, it isn't the biggest test for the Norwegian manager this month.
It's a sad state of affairs for United fans but their team are the underdogs going into this weekend's game.
Liverpool are unbeaten this season while United have recorded just two wins and sit 12th in the league.
The best defensive record in the league coming up against a team who have failed to score more than one goal in a game since the opening day of the season against Chelsea.
All the stats go in Liverpool's favour and it would be a surprise were United to come away with the three points on Sunday afternoon.
That's not to say a hammering by the club's fiercest rival wouldn't harm Solskjaer's credentials, it would. But, the expectancy isn't there this weekend.
A trip to Belgrade for the third Europa League fixture of the new campaign follows Sunday's game then it's away trips to Norwich and Bournemouth with a visit to Stamford Bridge in the League Cup sandwiched in between.
United haven't won away from home in seven months since that night in Paris where they sealed a heroic comeback which all but secured the job on a permanent basis for Solskjaer.
The stat mocking rival fans are keen to bring up is that Bury, who no longer exist after they were ejected from the Football League, won more recently than United.
And if Solskjaer is to keep his job that has to change.
A defeat against Liverpool may just about be accepted but two more defeats on the road in the league, getting knocked out of the league cup and a failure to gain more points in the Europa League would be impossible to ignore.
The problems at United go way beyond the manager but a poor run of results across the next few weeks and Solskjaer may find himself as the scapegoat.
nomadcod
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and this panishiment ll enter in the histry of manchester united
pathetic club with a pathetic fanbase
nomadcod
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and this panishiment ll enter in the histry of manchester united
I have let that sink in and yes still not an impressive team. Never won a premier league and only just won their first major trophy in 14 years. Man City, Chelsea and Man Utd have won more trophies in those 14 years than Liverpool will win in the next 30
muccnopsy
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Football matches Ace won by mouth or outside the football pitch. lets make less noise now and wait until Sunday evening when this match will be played. let the best team win on Sunday!
that's brilliant my bro
muccnopsy
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Football matches Ace won by mouth or outside the football pitch. lets make less noise now and wait until Sunday evening when this match will be played. let the best team win on Sunday!
exactly what I always tell fellow fans why do we shout too much just wait for the match
fesckoprt
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too much trash talk to knock us off the perch...we lost the UCL in the final in 2017/18 and won in 2018/19, lost the PL by a point last season but will definitely win the 2019/20 title UNDEFEATED...
Until MAN U wipe ur ass
Ghost_16
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too much trash talk to knock us off the perch...we lost the UCL in the final in 2017/18 and won in 2018/19, lost the PL by a point last season but will definitely win the 2019/20 title UNDEFEATED...
Ah mate you JUST Jinxed it!
JohnMc2018
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Man Utd are expected to lose this game. However if they lose the game after that he will get sacked.
ShareefIdowu
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why is it not the one when Man Utd player are faking injury to escape humiliating score against Liverpool
Jayrome
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though I trust my team, this match can be a match where utd regain their form. Reds don't underestimate this match at all oh
Kislnsy
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I am a Liverpool staunch supporter but never underrate Man Utd. #YNWA
datdeoprsy
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Football matches Ace won by mouth or outside the football pitch. lets make less noise now and wait until Sunday evening when this match will be played. let the best team win on Sunday!
The over confidence stance is showcased by fans of both clubs and not the players or their coaches. That's why i opined that the game is played and won on the pitch and not outside it. No matter the confidence of the fans and the football pundits ; the outcome of the match will largely be determined by the effective competence of the players and their coaches. The final!!!
Allforyou123
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these two teams are the best in English football when it comes to honors and achievements. normally form doesn't count when they meet. genuinely, its everybody's game. let's see how it goes.. enjoy the beautiful game
yeah.. we really need to
muccnopsy
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Football matches Ace won by mouth or outside the football pitch. lets make less noise now and wait until Sunday evening when this match will be played. let the best team win on Sunday!
brother u are the ones making noise already I hope over confidence doesn't harm u
sakopu
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if care is taking this weekend match against Liverpool will be Ole last game as Man Utd manager
Holton101
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Who cares about that they never won in Anfield for an age!
Not true but okay
bimaimou
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It is hard to believe that we hv not won against United in our previous meeting In traford for almost 3 or 4 seasons now. I hope this story got a new face this Sunday
Who cares about that they never won in Anfield for an age!
bimaimou
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we utd fans not afraid bcs Romero has not lose when playing at home.so the chart on
Against Crystal Palace
bimaimou
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Alisson!!!!!!!!!!!
ManCityFanForever
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Because all the fixtures are his problemπ
buzmorsty
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it's the joke of the year. bet your house on man Utd then.
Ok man you will see
charleskalangula
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The club is too big for Ole. But give him this season at least
You are absolutely right about Man U. I believe he is capable to do good sooner. He only need a finisher of his type (in terms of quality) back to the team and 3 more players in the CMF and 1 RW of Bale's quality.
Coualmprsz
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If not a test its an examination
forget the last ten games. expect a huge margin against MU
Coualmprsz
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too much trash talk to knock us off the perch...we lost the UCL in the final in 2017/18 and won in 2018/19, lost the PL by a point last season but will definitely win the 2019/20 title UNDEFEATED...
hisaceit
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we utd fans not afraid bcs Romero has not lose when playing at home.so the chart on
Puscmotyz
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Edbackward must go, followed by Ole something, also some players because they busy knocking on the relegation door.
ole must stay....all epl teams can get free 3 points with one eye close against this urinated...urinated is going downhill for ages..π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£ππππππππππππ
demcdrtu
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It is hard to believe that we hv not won against United in our previous meeting In traford for almost 3 or 4 seasons now. I hope this story got a new face this Sunday
Puscmotyz
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dont sack ole plssssssss...all epl teams can grab 3 point with one eye close against this so called urinated...urinated is going downhill for ages to come...ππππππππππππππππππππππππππ€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£
demcdrtu
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This is a big game, I believe even if we win it is not going to be an easy taxt. United n Liverpool share a great n bitter history. It will be n interesting game to watch n I hope we come out as winners.
CollinsNWE
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because they know for sure Liverpool is going to whip them
KingLu
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Edbackward must go, followed by Ole something, also some players because they busy knocking on the relegation door.
GodCool
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I hope we win 1-0 and United plays better, just so ole keeps the job
Jamanoor88
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this midfielders are scaring me to death they are sh1t
targaryens
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sack ole
Jebalmopy
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these two teams are the best in English football when it comes to honors and achievements. normally form doesn't count when they meet. genuinely, its everybody's game. let's see how it goes.. enjoy the beautiful game
Yes, I think you're right. The emotions between the two is unpredictable. Man U can surprise the book makers. Liverpool got to watch it.
datdeoprsy
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Football matches Ace won by mouth or outside the football pitch. lets make less noise now and wait until Sunday evening when this match will be played. let the best team win on Sunday!
Mikcloryz
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and this panishiment ll enter in the histry of manchester united
you suddenly forgot that the same season in 2017 we lost to man city. we later beat them 4-3 in the premier league and still went on to trash dem home and away in the champions league....let that sink and stop capitalizing on typing errors made by people.
Fecbcmprsu
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The club is too big for Ole. But give him this season at least
josephnandjebo
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josephnandjebo
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how line up will be
nomadcod
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and this panishiment ll enter in the histry of manchester united
*punishment will enter the history of. What is the history of Liverpool? Maybe loosing 5-1 to stoke in 2015? or 5-0 to man city in 2017.
Batloru
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Liverpool go and have your lunch this weekend because man United is automatically going to be your lunch π₯ this weekend No goalkeeper (DE GEA) means man United is completely your lunch this weekend .
Ovieski
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United fans After reading this article, how many of you are still ready to watch the Liverpool match this Sunday???
yuwacptuyz
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and this panishiment ll enter in the histry of manchester united
Allforyou123
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these two teams are the best in English football when it comes to honors and achievements. normally form doesn't count when they meet. genuinely, its everybody's game. let's see how it goes.. enjoy the beautiful game
yuwacptuyz
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this tym i think liverpool gona panish manchester like it or nt hahahaha
Vipacdknot
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He will not be sacked because he gonna win that match
it's the joke of the year. bet your house on man Utd then.
EmerieVal
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Liverpool, please do Chelsea the honors of handing OGS his sack letter after the league cup
GGMU-gulwade-
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don't be surprised if we beat Liverpool, it's just what we used to do.
buzmorsty
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Still people don't see Liverpool as the strongest and dangerous opponent in both domestic and international level even Man City will not love to play against Liverpool
But always you know Liverpool is not dangerous at otd that is where we gonna end your unbeaten streak because of your overconfident
buzmorsty
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coz solksjaer is going to get sacked after this match just like mourinoh.
He will not be sacked because he gonna win that match