Liverpool vs Manchester United
The biggest game on the English calendar although some fans will disagree considering the fortunes of the two teams.
Manchester United have gone two seasons trophyless after the retirement of their coaching wizard Sir Alex Ferguson while Liverpool after the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona have become more of a mid table side.
Today's game lacks the significance of yester years. The times Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Rio Ferdinand, Roy Keane Cristiano Ronaldo seams along time ago.
Jurgen Klopp is introducing his style of play at Anfield. So far it's been entertaining except for the results which have been mixed. They attacked well against Arsenal in midweek but their defending let them down.
I expect them to continue with the same mode of play against United. For United they have been strong in defence but weak in attack. They seemed to have changed their mode of play on Tuesday against Newcastle but their defence crumpled.
Van Gaal must find a balance between attack and defence but for now with most first team Midfielders injured he will have to be cautious.
Maroune Fellaini was visible early against Newcastle but then faded. He didn't help in tracking back the Newcastle players which ended up costing United a victory they deserved.
Expect the game to be cagey with few openings as United will try to control possession waiting for any openings. Liverpool on their part will be pressing high up the pitch the Klopp’s way.
A draw may be a good result for both teams but this is a derby and fans will be wanting blood.
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