Liverpool is currently facing a challenging period, having suffered three consecutive defeats across all competitions. The team now looks to rebound in a highly anticipated clash against long-standing rivals Manchester United this Sunday. BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton highlighted the immense significance of this fixture for Arne Slot's side, emphasizing the pressure on Liverpool to regain momentum.

Sutton also provided insight into Manchester United's likely tactical approach for the game at Anfield, predicting that United will aim to exploit Liverpool's vulnerabilities by setting up to hurt them effectively on the counter-attack. This strategy suggests a defensive solidity combined with rapid transitions, a common approach for away teams at formidable venues.

This particular prediction is part of a larger ongoing competition where Chris Sutton forecasts the outcomes of all 380 Premier League games throughout the season. He competes against an AI, BBC Sport readers, and a rotating panel of guests. For week eight of the competition, Sutton's prediction prowess is being challenged by Addison and Aya, characters from the CBBC football drama 'Jamie Johnson FC' (JJFC). JJFC is set within the immersive world of an elite academy at the fictional Premier League club, Hawx United.

Fans and readers are encouraged to submit their own predictions for the games, with the most popular scoreline for each match contributing to public scoreboards and tables. The prediction game operates on a clear scoring system: accurately predicting the result (a win, draw, or defeat) earns 10 points, while achieving the exact scoreline is rewarded with a substantial 40 points.