Published 13:41 IST, January 17th 2020

Premier League preview: Liverpool host Man United in headline fixture of Matchday 23

The Premier League has been all about Liverpool so far. However, Manchester United are the only team Liverpool have faced and haven't beaten in the PL.

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Red flags with a Liver Bird will be on show at Anfield this weekend. Manchester United make trip to Anfield on Premier League Matchday 23.

Liverpool have made an unprecedented start to season. y have mand to avoid a defeat for an entire year.

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Manchester United, meanwhile, have t titillated ir fans with ir performances this season. y are, neverless, fighting for top four spots. Elsewhere, Arsenal host Sheffield United and Manchester City host bogey opponents Crystal Palace. Here is our preview of Premier League Matchday 23. 

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Premier League fixtures: Arsenal vs Sheffield United, Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

It's been a mixed bag for Mikel Arteta during his Arsenal tenure so far. 2-0 win over Manchester United has been highlight, but narrow defeat to Chelsea and 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace summed up Arsenal's troubles in defence. Gunners will be without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for this game.

Gabon international picked up a straight red during draw against Crystal Palace for a reckless challenge on Max Meyer. Sheffield United have an impressive away record in Premier League this term. With Arsenal still leaking goals at odd moments, Chris Wilder's side will fancy ir chances at Emirates. 

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Elsewhere, Manchester City will look to keep up with Liverpool as y host Crystal Palace at Etihad. Crystal Palace have proven to be a thorn in flesh for Pep Guardiola's side in recent games.

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y registered an impressive 3-2 win over Man City back in December 2018. However, Manchester City have turned tide on ir troubles in last couple of weeks. Pep Guardiola's men have t lost a single game since 2-3 defeat to Wolves back in December. 

Premier League fixtures: Liverpool vs Manchester United

All eyes will be on Anfield this weekend as Liverpool host Manchester United on Sunday. Despite some injury concerns, Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire are expected to feature for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Liverpool will welcome Fabinho and Joel Matip back into fold.

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Dejan Lovren and Naby Keita, however, are still recovering from injuries. Those injury concerns aside, Liverpool have a wealth of attacking options to choose from. likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Takumi Minami, Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi will be available for selection, while front three of Sadio Mane, newly baptised Roberto Firmi and Mohamed Salah are expected to start.

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Liverpool could only man a draw at Old Trafford in ir previous encounter. However, Premier League pacesetters have dug in deep since n to eke out wins regardless of teams parking bus. With ever-vocal support of fortress of Anfield and a close to fully fit squad, it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can continue ir unbeaten run in Premier League this weekend. 

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13:41 IST, January 17th 2020