Manchester United is eager to secure their first win at Anfield in a decade! Amourin pins hopes on Sheshko, who once dominated Liverpool.

Sunday’s Premier League match where Manchester United travels to Liverpool represents an important landmark; it is the club's 100th visit to Anfield. Ruben Amourin can leave his name in the annals of the "Red Derby" by claiming all three points and simultaneously reduce the pressure regarding his potential dismissal. Winning at Anfield would put United only two points behind Liverpool in the league table.

Manchester United first won at Anfield back in 1895 on their initial visit. However, across 99 matches, they have only managed 26 wins, a modest 26% success rate. In fact, their last victory there was in 2016, under Van Gaal's management, with Rooney scoring the winner; the Dutch coach was even dubbed a Liverpool nemesis.

Amourin recently broke a curse by becoming the first Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to win his 50th game in charge. Last season, Amourin’s United drew 2-2 at Anfield, but this time they hope to go further and hand their rivals a fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions. This might be the best chance, as Klopp’s side could be missing five players.

Center-back Ibrahima Konaté was substituted in the loss to Chelsea, and his thigh injury has not improved. The French defender announced his departure from the national team last weekend and has returned to Liverpool. According to the Daily Express, Konaté will undergo a fitness test before the match against Manchester United. Despite inconsistent form this season, his absence would still be a major blow for Liverpool.

When Konaté was injured last round, Dutch midfielder Gakpo filled in at center-back, but this time Gakpo himself might also miss the game. During the Netherlands’ World Cup qualifier win over Finland, Gakpo was substituted at halftime, sparking speculation that he could miss the match against Manchester United.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said after the match: "Ryan (Gakpo) felt a slight hamstring issue, and we definitely won’t take any risks." The player himself added: "It’s partly related to fitness. The season is long, so this is just a precaution. I feel good, and the coach has confidence in me."

It is reported that Gakpo’s injury is not too serious, and Liverpool hopes he will be available for the Manchester United game after further assessment. Due to undisclosed injuries, Wataru Endo was also withdrawn from the Japanese national team at the last moment, casting doubt on his fitness.

Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper Alisson has confirmed he will miss several weeks due to a hamstring injury, and new defender Giovanni Leonie suffered a severe knee injury last month, expected to be out for the rest of the season. Both are confirmed absentees for the Red Derby.

Despite Liverpool having lost their last three matches, the Premier League defending champions remain favorites to beat Manchester United. If Amourin wants to secure his first back-to-back Premier League wins as manager, he may need to rely on striker Benjamin Sheshko.

The 22-year-old Sheshko has scored in his last two games and has a history of conquering Liverpool. In a 2022 preseason match, the Slovenian striker netted the only goal, helping his team to a 1-0 victory over Klopp’s Liverpool. Sheshko broke through and combined with teammates to evade Konaté before scoring.

Beyond scoring a goal, Sheshko made multiple breakthroughs and shots that thoroughly unsettled Liverpool’s defense. Manchester United’s €85 million signing was recently voted the worst transfer of the summer by agents organized by “Athletic Net,” but scoring against Liverpool would be the No. 30’s strongest rebuttal to such criticism. Former United and Liverpool player Owen believes it is too early to judge Sheshko and suggests watching him play another 10 to 15 games.