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Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by reportminds: 1:38pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Manchester United may never have a tougher task to beat their biggest rivals. Liverpool have won every Premier League game they've played this season, are brimming with confidence and comfortably sit top of the table. United, meanwhile, are going through arguably their leanest spell in decades. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are without a win in their last five matches and are a lowly 12th in the league. So, no chance for the hosts at Old Trafford this weekend? Well, maybe not. Form can often fly out of the window in these derbies and Solskjaer will be devising a plan to take down Jurgen Klopp's high-fliers. Here are nine reasons for United fans to be cheerful and believe their side can win... 1. The Old Trafford factor Liverpool have won just once at Old Trafford this decade. That was a 3-0 victory over David Moyes' beleaguered United, in a game in which Liverpool were awarded three penalties. Aside from that, the Anfield club have struggled even against relatively mediocre United sides under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. They even failed to win against an injury-ravaged United at Old Trafford last season. A a rowdy home crowd can create an atmosphere to again make it difficult for Klopp's men, who will be wary of losing their incredible league record this season at Old Trafford of all places. 2. The derby factor It would be unwise to suggest form shouldn't be considered when analysing or previewing this game. The bookmakers have United at 7/2 to win, which are long odds for a home game, so they obviously believe Liverpool are huge favourites. But derbies can see emotions run high, composure lost and complacency can play a part. United will have to embrace the chaos of such an occasion and try to capitalise on some nerves in the Liverpool ranks, which are inevitable for such a fixture. Football can be an unpredictable game and that can only benefit the underdogs, United. 3. Mo Salah There are fears on Merseyside over the extent of the ankle injury Salah suffered in his side's last home game, the narrow and late win over Leicester. So if the Egyptian plays — which he's expected to — there's a chance that he won't be at his roaring best. Throw in the fact that he's never scored against United in four attempts and Solskjaer's side may have the perfect storm. United will have to keep close tabs on a player of Salah's ability of course, but he could struggle to step up once again. 4. Solid defence Statistically, United have the best defence in the Premier League this season, based on xG stats in terms of chances conceded. And that defence is likely to get a boost by the return of Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back. Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw could also be in contention to come back from injury, meaning Solskjaer may have his first-choice back line available. Liverpool have struggled to break down similarly resolute defences in Napoli, Sheffield United and Leicester this season. Scoring goals may be an issue for the visitors. 5. Klopp's record As well as Liverpool's inability to win at Old Trafford in recent years, there's the matter of their manager's woeful record against United. Last season's 3-1 win at Anfield was just Klopp's second triumph over United in nine attempts — and the first in the Premier League and he's yet to find a way past the old enemy on away turf. There will be trepidation in the German's camp that United should try to exploit. 6. A game to suit United So how can United exploit Liverpool's weaknesses? It's fair to say the game may well unfold to suit Solskjaer's preferred approach — on the counter-attack. Liverpool have the superior ball-players and a dangerous attack, so United will surely cede territory and look to sit in and frustrate the league-leaders. That will surely give the likes of Marcus Rashford, Daniel James and (if fit) Anthony Martial the chance to break at pace and catch Liverpool unawares at the back. Rashford scored a double in this very fixture in March 2018 and will be boosted by a fine goal and performance for England against Bulgaria. United's better performances this season have come against better sides: Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal. If they can replicate those displays, they have a chance. 7. Pogba Say what you want about Pogba — and many people do — but he's a big-game player and undoubtedly the most talented footballer in United's squad. Solskjaer will be banking on the Frenchman producing one of his best displays. And when that happens, United tend to win, no matter who the opposition are. 8. Weakness in Liverpool's defence Liverpool might be eight points clear at the Premier League summit after eight games, but it's fair to say their defence has flattered to deceive at times this term. Any defence that concedes three goals at home to RB Salzburg is fallible. And if United can get Daniel James running at Trent Alexander-Arnold, they might find the Achilles heel of Klopp's side. The England right-back is excellent going forward, but can be exposed running back to his own goal. So while Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip have been good this season, United could find joy down the flanks. 9. Rustiness in goal The expected return of Alisson in the Liverpool goal seems like a boost for Klopp's men, but there's every chance the Brazilian's return could actually have a destabilising effect on his teammates. Adrian has deputised superbly in Alisson's absence this season and Liverpool's back line has been very settled. Alisson is prone to the odd shaky moment and cannot afford that on his return, at Old Trafford. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-liverpool-fixture-news-17089173.amp 20 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Nobody: 4:49pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Even if we use our 3rd Eleven, ManUtd can never defeat us. #YNWA 200 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by yommitte00(m): 4:49pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Jj 1 Like |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Ibrochaka(m): 4:49pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Am a conc United fan but with this current set of crappy players we have, playing against team like Kano pillars, I will still doubt our winning not to talk of Liverpool 83 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by happybee: 4:49pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
You say what? Man utd go still chop an with all your 50 reasons.. Mind you, I'm a Manchester united fan o. But my team these days, can hardly beat Sunshine united. 139 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Kellie069(m): 4:50pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Even if the reasons reach 20, them go still chop their eyes. Liverpool de vex 90 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Badonasty(m): 4:50pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Man utd will beat Liverpool...e sure me die 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by mcgaius: 4:50pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
You just wanna give Piano fc hope this weekend 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by emsco(m): 4:50pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
stupid post meant to mock we United fans. I will give you 50 reasons Liverpool will beat us come this weekend . 82 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by seunlayi(m): 4:50pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
90 minutes of ball playing will decides. Everybody should relax and watch their team in far away Europe, don't add to your worries 3 Likes |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by 1000LIKES(m): 4:50pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Lol... Really? |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by eTECTIV: 4:51pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
3 reasons why Liverpool will kee United 1. United don't have sense dis season 2. Their saviour De Gea is out injured.. 3. Solskjaer is still d coach of United.. 85 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Pelaiye2703(m): 4:51pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
I'm a die hard United fan but this epistle is trash. 13 Likes |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by bikerboy1(m): 4:51pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Perfectnumber6(m): 4:51pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Abegi my team is drowning Woodward must go 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by proxillin(m): 4:51pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Dream on 16 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Wayne4uall(m): 4:52pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Forget am.. Liverpool go beat man u 5 Likes |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Slawormir: 4:52pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Okay |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by dandaddy(m): 4:52pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
reportminds:Oh! Have you heard...De Gea is injured too! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by 2best(m): 4:52pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Keep deceiving yourself. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Blacknote: 4:52pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by 4gunners(m): 4:52pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Funny thread. Let me relax and read comments. 1 Like |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Ayoswit(f): 4:52pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Man-u 4 life ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Ogaga87(m): 4:52pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
If they see any shot on target, I don't mean goal, shot on target, then Man U win 8 Likes |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Arrilly(m): 4:53pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Just 9 reasons pere. Liverpool have 99 reasons to massacre man u 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by godfatherx: 4:53pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Make una no give me hope abeg, dem go beat us 1 Like |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Gafdam(m): 4:53pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Ok, ggmu! Let hope so! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by iamawara(m): 4:54pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Be giving them false hope. ![]() ![]() They will beat them like thieves 13 Likes
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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by klassd(m): 4:54pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
I just dey laugh Malu fans.. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by emmybernard(m): 4:54pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
Keep dreaming |
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by miteolu(m): 4:54pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
wASTE David de Gea, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard are among Man Utd's injury concerns for Liverpool. 1 Like
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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by olagbemi118(m): 4:55pm On Oct 16, 2019 |
wake up OP, united has already lost this one..... 5 Likes 1 Share |
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