Manchester United F.C. vs Liverpool F.C. - Sunday 20 October - 16h30

[magneto]

Absolutely massive fixture after 2 weeks off for the international break. It appears on the face of it that we'll have almost everyone back for this fixture. Mo has had the full 2 weeks to recover from the Leicester knock and should be available. Alisson also expected to return, Trent hasn't payed since Leicester despite being on International duty. Naby has also had extra time off.

 

They're expecting a whole host of players to return including Martial, Wan Bissaka, Shaw and Pogba.

 

A reminder of the fixture in February which was a strange one as there were so many first half subs from them and Bobby also came off injured.

 

 

 

I've read that Man U have some impressive defensive stats in terms of conceding shots this year. Going forward though, it appears the only chances they do create is from set pieces.

 

Either way, it's going to be a tough fixture as Klopp has never won at Old Trafford, and we've won only once since 2014.

 

My team?

 

Alisson

Trent Matip VVD Robbo

Fabinho

Keita Wijnaldum

Mo Bobby Mane

Edited October 15, 2019 by magneto

[Barnesy_10]

Not sure Pogba will be back. Think he was ruled out wasn't he with a broken toe?

 

We f***ing owe them a pasting that's for sure.. The gulf in quality on the pitch justifies us twatting them. Last seasons match there still pisses me off as we showed too much respect, especially second half, and let them off big time.

 

Would be great to match City's record too and then t*** Spurs to beat it

Edited October 15, 2019 by Barnesy_10

[Conrad]

Theres no way Keita starts

[quibs]

Theres no way Keita starts

Reckon Milner starts instead.

[Alonso]

Depends how fresh those who have been on international duty are. Were could decide to go with those who didn’t play any international footy and see Fabinho Milner and oxlade. Fabinho did travel but didn’t play any minutes

[cocknose]

Cant see Henderson starting after playing both games for ingerlund

[Conrad]

last night was practically a training session

 

it will be henderson or milner. that's the only issue really, assuming matip fit

[Stanley Leisure]

We need to win, but we we need them to lose heroically so he stays in the job a bit longer.

[Stevie H]

We need to win, but we we need them to lose heroically so he stays in the job a bit longer.

 

A controlled 2-0 win with us having about 70% possession is fine by me.

[growler]

First of a serious set of fixtures. We got 2 CL games, arsenal in league cup, spurs United and city in league which means we have to win the other.

 

Basically need to win all 7.

Edited October 15, 2019 by growler

[RBM]

We need to win, but we we need them to lose heroically so he stays in the job a bit longer.

I want to destroy them, destroy them so badly they never recover

[Benzo-13]

It’s gonna be close but as one of the lads on TAW said, we need to go 1-0 up. Manage the game from a position of advantage.

[Cam]

No way is Klopp starting an away game at the Mancs without Henderson.

 

Will be:

Allison

TAA Matip VvD Robertson

Henderson Fabinho Wijnaldum

Salah Firmino Mane

 

Subs: Adrian, Gomez, Lovren, Milner, Keita, Lallana, Brewster (if AOC & Shaq are out).

Edited October 15, 2019 by Cam

[Barnesy_10]

No way is Klopp starting an away game at the Mancs without Henderson.

 

Will be:

Allison

TAA Matip VvD Robertson

Henderson Fabinho Wijnaldum

Salah Firmino Mane

 

Subs: Adrian, Gomez, Lovren, Milner, Keita, Lallana, Brewster (if AOC & Shaq are out).

 

 

wheres Divock? he injured?

[Cam]

wheres Divock? he injured?

Feck, forgot about him. From hero to zero in four months

[Barnesy_10]

Feck, forgot about him. From hero to zero in four months

haha fair play

 

Aside from him we have no real threat from the bench. We really could do with some quality attacking options on the bench in January

[Sion]

Draw wouldn't be the end of the world here. We're not gonna win all 38 and this is probably our third toughest game, even with the state of their team.

[Barnesy_10]

Draw wouldn't be the end of the world here. We're not gonna win all 38 and this is probably our third toughest game, even with the state of their team.

this winning run record is too close to be ignored... 

 

Be gutted if we drop points here

[Maldini]

Draw wouldn't be the end of the world here. We're not gonna win all 38 and this is probably our third toughest game, even with the state of their team.

 

It really isn't, they're absolutely atrocious

[Sion]

It really isn't, they're absolutely atrocious

Our record at old Trafford is absolutely atrocious. They're game raisers as we saw last year and they'll be back up close to full strength.

 

I think 90 points wins the league this year. We can afford to drop points in a few hard away games.

[Hassony]

Our record at old Trafford is absolutely atrocious. They're game raisers as we saw last year and they'll be back up close to full strength.

 

I think 90 points wins the league this year. We can afford to drop points in a few hard away games.

Would you take a draw now?

[Barnesy_10]

Our record at old Trafford is absolutely atrocious. They're game raisers as we saw last year and they'll be back up close to full strength.

 

I think 90 points wins the league this year. We can afford to drop points in a few hard away games.

they were terrible at Old Trafford last season, which made our performance there all the more unforgivable. 

 

the 3 changes first half just threw the game into some weird other universe. Sturridge coming on early was a lifeline for them 

[Dan]

They will raise their game for sure. Early goal will kill them off though I reckon.

[Cobs]

I want to destroy them, destroy them so badly they never recover

 

give them a hiding that haunts them forever

 

 

though i'm expecting the usual of us playing like fannies and losing 1-0

[psl]

I want us to go all out from the first minute. Blitz mode. Their confidence is low, they have players out or coming back etc. Try and get an early goal to take the sting out of the crowd, deflate the players who may be expecting the worst anyway and then turn the screw.