Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has made a bold prediction ahead of Liverpool's game against Manchester United this weekend.
Joe Cole has made a bold prediction as Liverpool prepare to host Manchester United in a highly anticipated clash at Anfield on Sunday.
Despite Liverpool being heavy favorites, Cole believes the match will be more competitive than expected. He told Paddy Power:
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"It's a derby and it's a one-off game. But having said that, you can't look past this Liverpool side. Manchester United will turn up, and make a game of it, but Liverpool will win 2-1.
"Manchester United might threaten on the counter-attack and get a goal, but they'll get pinned back at Anfield up against the Kop."
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The Red Devils recent form only adds to the challenge they face at Anfield.
They have struggled badly under new manager Ruben Amorim and are currently on a run of four straight defeats, including the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle at Old Trafford in midweek.
Another bad defeat here could set the alarm bells ringing as the club struggles to get out of the bottom half.
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