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Since Carrick took over the manager place from Amorim, no other club in England's top flight has collected more points than Manchester United. They have won nine of their 13 Premier League matches, drawn two, and lost only two. By comparison, Amorim collected even fewer points in their first 20 matches. Given their proven home form the match leans more towards the hosts. Carrick's team has won six of their last seven Premier League home games. In the home table, where the storied club finished 14th only two title contenders, Arsenal and Manchester City, have amassed more points. As if the task at the Theatre of Dreams weren't complicated enough for Liverpool, the Reds have only managed to win one of their last twelve league matches against teams currently in the top three. Adding to their form is the fact that Arne Slot's side have lost five of their last six away games. Their only real challenge came two weeks ago in the derby against Everton, where they secured a narrow 2-1 victory, sealed in stoppage time by Virgil van Dijk. The last five head to head matches ended with more than two goals.