Troy Deeney is convinced he knows what the Liverpool vs Manchester United score will be with his prediction.

The Reds return following the international break to Premier League action, hoping to reverse their three straight defeats in all competitions and put on an improved performance.

This will be a real test of how Arne Slot’s side can respond to the poor performances of recent games, and as they return to Anfield against this United side, many expect a big performance.

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One issue with this game, as many have highlighted, is exactly which Manchester United side will show up on Sunday, given the fact that they tend to show up in games against the big teams where they are expected to lose handily.

It is difficult to see past the poor performances, especially defensively, from Slot’s side this season, because it has meant their confidence in winning every game has taken a huge hit.

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Where they have not struggled compared to other teams is scoring goals in the early part of the season, although they have only managed two goals in their last three games.

While there are not many...