Sunday’s football tips: Amorim could set up to frustrate red-hot Liverpool at Anfield

Manchester United are in freefall under new boss Ruben Amorim and have a daunting game today as they head to Anfield to take on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

The Red Devils have suffered four defeats on the spin as they struggle to adapt to Amorim's 3-4-3 system, shipping two goals or more in each of those matches.

Liverpool haven't lost since their only defeat of the season to Nottingham Forest in September so it's easy to see why they are BoyleSports' 2/7 hot favourites today.

But the form book often goes out the window in this fixture and Amorim will be hoping his players can spring a shock to spark their season into life.

Liverpool vs Manchester United top betting tips

It would be madness for Amorim to play in the same way at Anfield so I've a feeling he might set up more defensively than usual. That's what he did when United faced Arsenal away earlier in his reign and the Gunners had to wait until the second half before sealing a 2-0 win.

So I fancy most goals to come after the break today at 20/23 with BoyleSports while the same firm also price a Liverpool win with under 3.5 goals at 6/4.

A big reason for United's loss to Newcastle in their last outing was Amorim pairing veteran duo Christian Eriksen and Casemiro in midfield, with the Magpies totally outrunning them. Kobbie Mainoo came on to steady the ship that night and he could start today alongside Manuel Ugarte to stiffen things up.

Youngster Mainoo is a decent 11/4 at BoyleSports to go into the book while Ugarte is 17/10 in the same market.

How the bookies view it: More hell for the Red Devils

It says everything about the sorry state of Manchester United right now that BoyleSport make them 17/2 rank outsiders for a win at Anfield. Liverpool are tiny at 2/7 and the draw pays 9/2.

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Fulham v Ipswich Town top betting tips

Ipswich Town will be hoping their shock win over Chelsea can spark a Premier League survival mission but they face a tough task following it up today away to in-form Fulham.

Kieran McKenna's men remain in the drop zone but they've won two of their last four in the league and if they can keep up that kind of form then they should dodge the drop with a bit of spare.

Every game in the Premier League is a tough one though and Ipswich now take on a Fulham side who have gone seven games without defeat.

Marco Silva's men have drawn their last three at home so there could be some value in backing the half-time stalemate today at 13/10 with BoyleSports.

Full-back Antonee Robinson's raids down the left have been a key part of Fulham's attacks this season and he's 3/1 to provide an assist today.

Sam Morsy and Sasa Lukic will be at a heart of the midfield battle and a double on the rivals picking up cards pays 714/100 at BoyleSports.

Hibernian vs Rangers top betting tips

There's a full card in the SPFL Premiership today and it all kicks off with a lunchtime cracker between Hibs and Rangers at Easter Road.

Both teams head into the game in high spirits, with Gers coming off a thrilling 3-0 derby win over Celtic and the Hibees on a five-game unbeaten run.

If Philippe Clement's side can match the intensity of their display on Thursday they should justify their status as BoyleSports' 1/2 hot favourites.

But there's bound to a bit of a drop-off after exerting so much energy so I like a Rangers win with under 4.5 goals at evens with the same firm.

Nectar Triantis is always good value for a card, with the Hibs midfielder picking up seven yellows and one red so far this term. He's a decent price to go into the book again at 6/4 with BoyleSports.

Sunday's Super Singles

• Liverpool win and under 3.5 goals 6/4 BoyleSports
• Antonee Robinson assist 3/1 BoyleSports
• Rangers win and under 4.5 goals Evs BoyleSports

Long shot

• Sasa Lukic and Sam Morsy to be carded 714/100 BoyleSports

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