Man United vs Liverpool FC: Start of Something New?
Liverpool FC head over to Manchester tomorrow afternoon as they try to put one over their rivals at Old Trafford, with Liverpool FC having majority of their players available for this titanic battle.
My Predicted Lineup
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Jose Enrique is set to return to the starting lineup for the Reds after he sat out Liverpool’s meeting with Tottenham Hotspur last week due to a back pain complaint, but he is back for this match. Luis Suarez is also expected to replace Dirk Kuyt and start this match, but the Uruguayan will be met with a torrent of boos following his part in the racism saga along with Manchester United’s French leftback and captain Patrice Evra.
Liverpool FC will miss out on Brazilian defensive midfielder Lucas Leiva once again, with the midfielder set to sit out the rest of the season. Kenny Dalglish will have a lot of attacking talent to select from, with the likes of in form striker Craig Bellamy, the ever-improving Andy Carroll along with the return from suspension for talismanic Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
Talking Tactics
Here’s how I reckon Liverpool FC will play:
- A narrow attack, with Andy Carroll lone striker up front, Bellamy on the left wing, but his style of play means that he will cut in a lot. Steven Gerrard could start in an attacking role on the right side. He will supply some of the crosses for Englishman Andy Carroll. Suarez will start in between the two.
- Expect some switching of positions between Suarez and Gerrard, as the Uruguayan is quality at getting into the box from wide areas thanks to his fantastic dribbling ability along with his low center of gravity.
- Spearing and Charlie Adam to provide the backbone of the Liverpool FC midfield. This will allow the attacking players to perhaps press higher up and be more ambitious with their movement along with their passing in search of a goal.
- I personally hope that Kenny Dalglish picks Martin Kelly ahead of his English counterpart Glen Johnson. Kelly is good at bringing the ball out and pulling fullbacks out wide, along with putting the ball into the box. His defensive ability is a bonus.
- Jose Enrique will be the man put in charge of putting the most crosses into the box for the Reds tomorrow. With both moving up and putting in crosses, I think it would be better that both Skrtel and Agger not to venture too far into Manchester United’s area, as we might be vulnerable to Danny Welbeck’s speed as a result.
- The key to this result is to mark former Evertonian striker/attacking midfielder Wayne Rooney. He possesses a good shot from far out and a composed finish in the penalty box. Furthermore, the striker has a good eye for a pass.
- As usual, counter attacks will be in the fews for Liverpool, them liking to build-up their play most of the time.
Prediction: Man United 1 Liverpool FC 3
I am optimistic about Liverpool’s chances in this one. We have a good defensive record in the Premier League in the season thus far, but we’ve fallen short in front of goal. If we take our chances, I reckon we definitely can win this one.
