Theo Walcott predicts something ‘very different’ will happen in Liverpool vs Man Utd this weekend

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Theo Walcott has given an insight into what he thinks will happen when Liverpool face Manchester United on Sunday.

The two rivals are set to face one another for the first time this season, with both clubs going through a bit of a rough patch at the moment.

Before the international break, the Reds lost three games in a row, with questions being asked about whether Liverpool have what it takes to win the Premier League.

And, the fact that their first game back is against the Red Devils is rather worrying, especially since they often bring their A-game when they come to Anfield.

Theo Walcott thinks Liverpool will beat Manchester United and Alexis Mac Allister will score

The international break couldn’t have come at a better time for Liverpool.

It was clear that the pressure of their games was getting to them, with several members of Arne Slot’s first-team squad failing to perform to the standards expected of them.

Indeed, a lot of this can be put down to Slot using Dominik Szoboszlai and others outside of their natural positions, but even with this in mind, the rest of Liverpool’s starting XI should be performing to a decent standard.

And now, ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Man United, former Everton man Walcott has shared his prediction for the clash.

“I’m going to go for Liverpool’s first clean sheet. I’m going to go for a 2-0 Liverpool. Let’s go for Mac Allister (to score) very different, why not,” he said on the It’s Called Soccer Podcast.

Alexis Mac Allister could end up being Liverpool’s bright spark v Manchester United

Last season, Alexis Mac Allister cemented himself as one of Slot’s most important players.

The Argentina international was often the first name on the Dutchman’s teamsheet, with the former Brighton man being used all across the midfield three.

However, during the October international break, Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s manager, chose to deploy him on the left wing and to everyone’s surprise, it ended up working out.

Mac Allister scored a brace for Argentina, which shows that he could be getting back to his best exactly when Liverpool need him to.

Not only would this ease the pressure on Slot’s head, but it would also allow Liverpool to get back on track and prove they have what it takes to compete with Arsenal for the Premier League title.