Premier League Matchday 26 picks: Liverpool vs Manchester United

The Premier League moves into matchday 26 this weekend with a massive fixture headlining the round. 

Liverpool will face arch-rivals Manchester United at Anfield in a massive fixture. The game’s result could have a direct effect on the Premier League title. This week, we look at our pick for the match between Liverpool and Manchester United plus other games in the Premier League.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United

Newcastle United is slipping down the standings after playing so well for much of the season. The Magpies failed to win their last four matches in the League.

In addition, Newcastle is coming off a 2-0 loss in the Carabao Cup final to Manchester United. Newcastle will start matchday 26 in fifth place but could end the weekend as low as seventh.

Manchester City is five points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The Cityzens are unbeaten in four straight Premier League games with three of those matches ending as wins.

City is unbeaten in six straight matches against Newcastle. The teams drew 3-3 earlier this season at St James’ Park. Newcastle has a strong defence and has conceded a league-low 15 goals to opponents. The problem is, Newcastle is out of form. After overachieving for much of the season, the team is crashing back to earth.

Using the Soccerbuddyb app, we have a score pick of 1-0 in favor of Manchester. The teams saw over 1.5 goals in their last six matches against each other. Our pick is for Manchester City to win the match at full-time. However, City should score more than 1.5 goals in the match, while Newcastle likely fails to score.

Match result: Manchester City to win 

Correct score prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Newcastle

Arsenal vs Bournemouth

First-place Arsenal will host 19th-place Bournemouth on Saturday. The Gunners are five points ahead of Man City but their lead could be cut to two points by the time they kick-off.

Arsenal is on a three-game winning streak in the league. The Gunners have posted a home record of 9W-2D-1L at home this season.

Bournemouth won just one of their last six matches in the league. No team has conceded more goals in the league this season than Bournemouth (48). Five of Bournemouth’s last six games in the league away from home ended as defeats.

Arsenal smashed Bournemouth 3-0 earlier this season. The Gunners should cruise to another victory over Bournemouth.

Match result: Arsenal to win

Correct score prediction: Arsenal 3-0

Liverpool vs Manchester United

On Sunday, Liverpool will welcome Manchester United to Anfield. Man United won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Old Trafford earlier this season. The Red Devils are in excellent form and are fresh off winning the Carabao Cup final 2-0 over Newcastle.

Liverpool is unbeaten in four straight matches in the Premier League. The Reds won three of those four matches. In all four matches, Liverpool kept clean sheets. The defence has gone 360 minutes without conceding a goal to opponents.

The problem for Liverpool is the team will play a Man United team that is scoring for fun. The Red Devils will go to Anfield with a swagger and believe they can take down their arch-rivals. The last six games between the teams were split down the middle with three wins apiece.

Man United’s wins all came at home or in neutral stadiums. Can Liverpool continue their good form? Liverpool should use the home field to its advantage, picking up a win at full-time versus Man United. If there is a team that can end United’s form, it is the team’s rivals, Liverpool.

Match result: Liverpool to win

Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United