Manchester United vs Liverpool: 4 things that have changed since their last meeting

Last time when both these sides met in the Premier league, Liverpool were hoping to end their two-decade long drought and finally win the title, which they hadn’t since the start of the Premier League era.Manchester United, on the other hand, were looking to make it to the top 4 and avoid a mid-table finish, a plight which they hadn’t achieved since the start of the Premier League era. However, as it turned out, neither Manchester United nor Liverpool managed to acquire their respective goals.Coming into this match on the back of five straight wins, Manchester United are in top form and a win could even spur them for a title challenge, something that seemed highly unlikely before the start of this season. A win for Liverpool, however, will be more celebrated as under such turbulent times, a win against Manchester United might soothe the nerves of angry Liverpool fans.Here are four things that have changed since Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford:

#1 Tables have turned

Coming into this match last season, Liverpool were on a four-match winning streak and a nine-match unbeaten run. Manchester United on the other hand were more than 6 points short of Liverpool and were regarded as the underdogs by the neutrals. And after the result which proved to be dismal for Manchester United, it had become clear to the Red Devils faithful that Liverpool would finish above them for the first time in ages.

Nine months after that fixture and 15 games into the new season, the tables have turned, as it is the side from Manchester that is on a winning streak now while Liverpool are hoping to clutch on to straws. Thus, even though Mario Balotelli may feature at some stage in the match, a positive result is highly unlikely for Liverpool.

Coming into this match after winning four games on the trot, morale would be high for the 20-time Premier League Champions and they’ll be favorites to win this fixture. Liverpool, on the other hand, have just been dealt a severe blow in the shape of a Champions League exit and would be looking for some consolation for their fans.

But even if Liverpool manage a victory which is unlikely, their gap from Manchester United will still be of four points.