The situation is reversed for MU and Liverpool

MU is gradually getting back on track.

Following the matches on the night of October 25th and the early morning of October 26th (Vietnam time), MU moved into the top 4 with 16 points thanks to a 4-2 victory over Brighton. Meanwhile, Liverpool dropped to 6th place after being defeated 3-2 by Brentford, now one point behind MU. This is the first time since February 2024 that MU has won three consecutive Premier League matches. Liverpool, on the other hand, is on a losing streak with four consecutive defeats, one of the worst runs in the club's history.

From being on the brink of dismissal, manager Ruben Amorim has found a winning formula for Old Trafford. The Portuguese strategist remains steadfast in his football philosophy, only with more suitable personnel choices to help MU make a strong comeback. In goal, Lammens provides a greater sense of security than Onana or Bayindir. In the center of defense, De Ligt plays the leadership role, while Maguire, Yoro… also perform very well. Casemiro and Bruno have improved their form, helping MU consistently control the midfield. The choice of Diallo at full-back has also proven effective.

Tình thế đảo ngược với M.U và Liverpool- Ảnh 1. — Mbeumo *(center)* is in excellent form, making a significant contribution to MU's three-game winning streak.

Up front, the two new signings, Cunha and Mbeumo, have brought explosive form. Cunha recently scored his first goal for MU, but his contribution is far greater thanks to his intelligent movement and passionate fighting spirit. Meanwhile, Mbeumo has already scored 5 goals, making him the top scorer for the "Red Devils". This duo also consistently presses aggressively, making it difficult for MU's opponents to build attacks from their own half. Most importantly, the fighting spirit and confidence of the entire MU team are at their best. This helps coach Amorim's team gradually return stronger, despite some remaining weaknesses.

Jamie Redknapp, former England international, praised Manchester United: "They've had three impressive wins. I think United have played more calmly, with better control. United have received a lot of criticism in the transfer market, but now they're doing better. Mbeumo and Cunha are thriving and look like they've been wearing the Manchester United shirt for a long time." It's safe to say that Manchester United are gradually leaving their gloomy days behind.

LEVERPOOL LOST

Meanwhile, Manchester United's arch-rivals, Liverpool, have been faltering. After five consecutive wins at the start of the season, the "Reds" gradually revealed their weaknesses, allowing their opponents to exploit them effectively. Liverpool are too easy to neutralize. Their opponents only need to play tight, disciplined defense, shut down the midfield, and be ready to launch long balls behind Liverpool's defense to have a very high chance of winning. After the defeat against Brentford, manager Slot admitted he still hasn't found a solution when opponents employ this style of play.

The main reason stems from Liverpool's lack of explosive attacking power on the flanks, their strongest point. Previously, the Anfield team caused concern throughout Europe with their two excellent full-back-wing forward pairings: Robertson - Diaz/Mane (left wing) and Alexander-Arnold - Salah (right wing). However, with Alexander-Arnold, Diaz, and Mane having left the team, Salah and Robertson's form declining, and replacements like Gakpo, Kerkez, Bradley, and Frimpong not yet reaching the same quality as their predecessors, Liverpool's flanks have become almost paralyzed.

That's why Liverpool are now attacking more through the center. Coach Slot has signed expensive new players like Wirtz, Isak, and Ekitike to support this style of play, but the results haven't met expectations. When opponents set up a two-layered defense, concentrating many players in front of the penalty area, Liverpool's attacking stars are ineffective. These players still need more time to integrate and develop better chemistry with each other. Furthermore, Liverpool's defense is quite poor, especially in set pieces and aerial situations. Coach Slot stated: "Perhaps we haven't done well in some basic areas. Too many failed one-on-one challenges, too many times we didn't control the second ball. Those are things we need to improve."

Liverpool are still the reigning Premier League champions and title contenders in all the competitions they participate in. However, if they don't soon address their remaining problems, manager Sloth's team faces the risk of ending the season without any trophies. As for Manchester United, they can still dream of titles if they maintain their momentum.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tinh-the-dao-nguoc-voi-mu-va-liverpool-185251026202916523.htm