In January 2020 it was only two but it was double that in April 2022.
The Reds creditably defied expectations last season to hold Liverpool to a goalless draw.
When United performed decently for a half at Anfield under Erik ten Hag, they were battered 7-0 and that result signalled a gradual and neverending decline under the Dutchman.
United are winless in nine at Liverpool and last won on the red side of Stanley Park in January 2016. Nine games, four draws, five defeats, one goal scored and 18 conceded.
Liverpool away is the one fixture that this United, on a losing streak of four games and beaten in five of their last six in the Premier League, would not want. The coach journey to Anfield on Sunday afternoon may feel like a walk to the gallows.
As Ben Affleck says in Argo, there are only bad options. Ruben Amorim must find the best bad idea to get a result. Spoiler alert: the Argo operation was a success.
TWO IN AND TWO OUT
Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes are certain starters following their one-match suspensions and it is just as well as Christian Eriksen and Casemiro cannot cope against Newcastle, never mind Liverpool.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January 03, 2025 من Manchester Evening News.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January 03, 2025 من Manchester Evening News.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Small-time United show true colours with another backward step
RUBEN Amorim slumped his shoulders in the 57th minute. Three minutes later, his body language worsened. This week was as huge as the Arsenal and Liverpool weeks. This was another backward step for a club that is seemingly incapable of moving forwards. This small-time United side has shown its true colours.
Village restaurant set for move after staff struggles
ONE of Manchester's best restaurants is to close its eatery in Prestwich. The Scandinavian-influenced, Michelin-rated restaurant OSMA has been a feature of the village since it opened in 2020. Its owners have announced its final day of service will be Sunday, February 9 ahead of a move to an un-named Manchester city centre location.
TOONE HITS HAT-TRICK IN DERBY WIN FOR REDS
A HAT-TRICK by Ella Toone helped United stun City by a 4-2 score to leapfrog their rivals in the Women's Super League.
Date set for Ruud return in cup clash with Foxes
RUUD van Nistelrooy will return to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving the club next month, with the date for United's FA Cup fourth round clash against Leicester City confirmed.
BRU RUES 'LACK OF CONFIDENCE' IN UNITED SIDE
BRUNO Fernandes has admitted that United's players are currently experiencing a 'lack of confidence' after being beaten 3-1 by Brighton at Old Trafford yesterday.
May's stroke recovery
ACTRESS Anita Dobson has said her husband Sir Brian May is \"stable\" and they are \"taking each day as it comes\" following his stroke last year.
'We should be more than the place with the man with a paper mache head'
RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR SAY AMID PUSH FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SUBURB
What are social media platforms doing about it?
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Guardiola has faith his side are on the road to recovery
PEP Guardiola believes City are edging closer to their best after a fluent performance saw them dismantle Ipswich at Portman Road to climb back into the Premier League top four.
£86m misfit Ant sure Bet for loan to a Spanish club
UNITED are preparing for Antony to leave on loan before the winter transfer window closes. There is a growing belief that the winger will secure a loan for the remainder of the season before deadline day on February 3, with Real Betis interested in Antony.