Liverpool vs Man United Preview
- The Devil's Advocate
- Oct 17, 2016
- 2 min read
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Today's clash against Liverpool has 5 things going for us and 5 things going against us.
Going for us
A fully fit squad that's well rested after international break for Mourinho to choose from: But who will Mourinho select on the right wing between Lingard and Mikhi?
We have a Daley Blind to take corners and and work the left back: Luke Shaw is brilliant on Left Bak but Daley Blind offers more. His touch is more composed, his passes more accurate and for everything else, he takes great corners and we need every advantage we can against Liverpool.
We have Anthony Martial high in confidence after that goal vs Stoke, making our attacking line more confident. Martial will be looking to make his mark against Liverpool and if anyone can do it, he can. We also have Zlatan who did not score in his last match and must be salivating to put one or two in. I think #TheKing will be going for a brace. That's a strong attack.
We have a strong, tall defense and David De Gea must be warming his gloves to face the Liverpool's top league attack. I think we have confidence in our attacking abilities.
We have Ander Herrera in midfield - he should supply enough movement forward. I admit, however, that I want to see more of Schnderilin for this match. He's a better disruptor and will offer Pobga more freedom to go forward. I hope not to get Fellaini in this match... he's got a bad history with Liverpool (although it sometimes works for the team... but we need to score).
Liverpool have scored the most goals in the League this season: Liverpool are on fire and unless the break has broken their mojo, expect some fireworks and goals.
While Liverpool are out to play, Man United have much more pressure to deliver in this game. Mou is under pressure as the team and this puts us at a disadvantage. However, I see how this can be turned into a positive. Man United need to score early.
Mourinho needs to find a place for Mikhi - this is his game. This is also Rooney's game, if for nothing else but to build his confidence - but with so many choices, the best one must be made
Man United might take a more cautious approach ala Mourinho, but we should expect this. However, if Liverpool set the pace, it'll be important to get some quick counter attacks in there. That's why Martial and Rashford are critical.
We need a bit of luck - seriously, sometimes football just rests on that bit.
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