Paul Scholes has made an early prediction ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming clash with Manchester United at Anfield — and Liverpool fans will be hoping his words prove accurate.
Despite the Premier League champions entering the October 19 fixture after three straight defeats and showing concerning vulnerabilities, United remain unpredictable. They’ve only just climbed into the top half of the table following their win over Sunderland last weekend.
Ruben Amorim’s side have struggled badly away from home, earning just one point on their travels this season. It’s also been nearly ten years since United last won at Anfield, putting additional pressure on the manager to avoid another setback.
Scholes expresses concern over United’s trip to Anfield
Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Scholes admitted he’s worried about the match, saying he would gladly accept a draw.
> “Ruben Amorim just needs to find a way to get something at Anfield,” said the 50-year-old. “If I were him, I’d focus on getting a draw and somehow keeping Liverpool from scoring.
That’s completely different from a side like Arsenal, who go there with title ambitions. United are in such a bad place — I honestly can’t remember the last time they won a big game, maybe against City last year.
They’re in such a poor run that you just don’t trust them to turn it around. It feels inevitable they’ll go to Anfield and lose.”
Anfield form could decide the outcome
Liverpool have been flawless at home this season, while United have taken only one point from three away matches. On paper, that makes Arne Slot’s side strong favourites, even with their recent slump.
However, history suggests this fixture often defies form. United managed draws in their last two visits to Anfield despite finishing far behind Liverpool in both campaigns — though in the season of the 7–0 thrashing under Klopp, they actually finished higher in the table.
Scholes’ acceptance of a draw against United’s fiercest rivals highlights how much the balance of power has shifted in recent years. Liverpool will be eager to underline that dominance again when the two giants meet later this month.
If Liverpool can finally produce a complete performance over 90 minutes, they should have too much quality for Amorim’s side — even with United showing slight progress in their recent win.
The three-game losing streak has dampened spirits on Merseyside, but a victory over their oldest rivals could instantly reignite confidence and bring back the buzz around Anfield.
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