One was the king in the old league and the other came to ‘knock them off their perch”! The rivalry and intensity of emotions in all Manchester United and Liverpool match ups is the stuff of legends. These are the two most successful football clubs in England and when they meet; no punches are pulled.
The freshness in both camps has created a bigger than usual buzz around this match. Mourinho seemed to have finally gotten it right with his expensively assembled team. They have won six matches on the trot and increasingly influential from game to game.
Jurgen Klopp on the other hand arguably has the most lethal team in the team. To wit; nine different players have scored for Liverpool in the Premiership so far. Their goals come virtually from everywhere!
On current form; Manchester United is the REAL DEAL but Liverpool could turn up and get back to winning ways after uncharacteristically failing to score in two games back to back. Beyond the statistics to follow, Jurgen Klopp has lost to Jose Mourinho’s side only once. In addition, any team that could attack, attack and attack will have a chance against Manchester United.
The caveat to that preceding statement is that Mourinho’s teams are usually set up to be miserly at the back and as such that magic may not work for Liverpool at Old Trafford tomorrow.
STATISTICS
Head-to-head
This is the 50th Premier League meeting between Manchester United and Liverpool – the Red Devils have won 27 of the previous 49 (D9 L13).
Liverpool have lost 11 of their last 14 Premier League matches at Old Trafford.
They have lost 67 league matches against United, more than at the hands of any other opponent.
The only season in which both top-flight fixtures ended goalless was 1919-20.
Manchester United
United have won their last nine games in all competitions, their best run since an 11-match winning streak in January-February 2009.
They could win seven consecutive league matches for the first time since January to March 2013.
If he plays, Wayne Rooney will become the 21st Premier League player to make 450 Premier League appearances.
Rooney needs one goal to surpass Sir Bobby Charlton’s tally of 249 and become the outright top scorer in Manchester United’s history.
Liverpool
A win would set a club record of 47 points after 21 matches of a Premier League season, surpassing the 46 from 2008-09.
They have failed to score in consecutive matches for the first time since they went three games without a goal in February 2016.
Liverpool could remain winless in their opening four matches of a calendar year in all competitions for the first time since 1993.
The Reds have kept just three clean sheets away from home in the league this season.
Adam Lallana has been involved in 14 Premier League goals this season (seven goals, seven assists), more than any other English player.
Head – to – Head facts Sourced from BBC Sports
With Pogba finally looking good for the money, Mkhitaryan running rings round players and Zlatan being what we all know he is; Manchester United is tipped to win by the odd goal.
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