Alan Hansen claims Anfield crowd will inspire Liverpool against Manchester United – EPL News
Legendary Liverpool defender Alan Hansen believes that the Kopites will inspire the Reds to a spotless performance against Manchester United. The former defender is confident that the home atmosphere will help Dalglish’s men overcome Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s
Red Devils.
The Merseyside club will host their fierce rivals Manchester United in a highly contested fixture at Anfield this weekend. Both teams are enjoying good runs in the league and will be hoping to gain maximum points.
However, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alan-c4244 Hansen believes that Liverpool will be favourites to triumph against Ferguson’s men due to their extraordinary home support. The former defender attended Liverpool’s home match against Bolton Wanderers and has insisted that the passionate Kop
fans will play a huge role in helping the hosts.
The former centre back told the reporters, “I was at the Bolton game at Anfield in August and while, with all due respect to them, Bolton will never be the biggest game of the season, the atmosphere was electric.”
However, Hansen believes that Manchester United’s experienced squad will be able to cope up with the tough home conditions and added, “I don't think Manchester United's players will be frightened by the noise levels on Saturday, but Liverpool's players could
be inspired by it.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 have an impressive record against Manchester United at Anfield as the Reds have won the last three home fixtures against Ferguson’s team. Hansen wants Dalglish to take full advantage of the conditions and the former defender is confident that the
Reds will be able to stretch their unbeaten run at Anfield.
“If you're playing in that sort of atmosphere and you know the crowd are right behind you it definitely gives you an edge. On Saturday, Kenny would love the crowd to be in full voice and for Anfield to be bouncing because when it is, there is simply nowhere
better,” Alan Hansen concluded.
Liverpool are currently placed fifth in the Premier League standings with 13 points from seven matches. A win over United in the upcoming tie will put them only three points behind the current league leaders.
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