According to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, if Manchester United continues to play as they did in Sunday’s 2-2 home draw with the Reds, they will lose to Arsenal in their Premier League matchup the following month.
After 23 minutes, Darwin Nunez’s assist allowed striker Luis Diaz to put Klopp’s team up at Old Trafford, giving the visitors the early lead. Five minutes into the second half, United captain Bruno Fernandes pulled his team even. But, 17 minutes later, a brilliant goal by Kobbie Mainoo put the Red Devils ahead.
Erik ten Hag’s team was not going to win, though, as Mohamed Salah scored the equalizer six minutes from the end. United lost for the third game in a row after blowing a lead in the final ten minutes.
Prior to the Red Devils’ league matchup at home against the Gunners on May 11, Klopp stated that if United plays like they did on Sunday, they will probably lose to the Gunners.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Klopp stated, “Arsenal is a good football team.” “Arsenal will win if Man United performs as they did today. I’m positive of that.
After 31 games and a draw, the Reds are now behind Premier League leaders Arsenal on goal differential, with 71 points apiece between them.
What will happen to Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool next?
Head of Arsenal Mikel ArtetaManchester United’s season has not been as successful as that of the Gunners and Liverpool.As previously established, the Gunners and the Reds are tied atop the Premier League. With seven games left, United, on the other hand, is mathematically unable to make up to the top two, trailing by 22 points.
Following their victory against Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 over the weekend, the Gunners will host Bayern Munich on Tuesday, April 9, for the first leg of their quarterfinal UEFA Champions League match.
Meanwhile, midweek will see Liverpool play in another European competition. They play the opening leg of the quarterfinal round of the UEFA Europa League at home against Atalanta on Thursday.The next league game for Manchester United, which is now without a player for the season, is at Bournemouth on Saturday, April 13.