Liverpool vs. Manchester United – Barclays Premier League Preview
Liverpool will host their fierce rivals Manchester United on Saturday October 15, at Anfield. The two are England’s most successful sides in terms of silverware and will lock horns for the first time this season.
Liverpool eye fourth consecutive win over Manchester United at Anfield
Kenny Dalglish’s men have performed decently in the first two months of the ongoing 2011/12 Barclays Premier League. The Reds bounced back impressively from two consecutive defeats and went on to record back-to-back league wins, a run that also included
derby win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019.
Liverpool are currently six points behind Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s men, and Kenny Dalglish has claimed that the Reds will give their best to dent United’s title hopes.
The Merseyside boss said, “It's another game, another three points for a win. The only difference this time is the fact that, if we win, we will move a bit closer to them. It's an opportunity to help yourself and dent their chances at the same time."
The Reds have won their last three home matches against Manchester United and will be eyeing the four consecutive win at Anfield.
Manchester United aim for first win in four years at Anfield
The 19-time English champions have kicked-off the ongoing season in some style, as the Red Devils are unbeaten and have already registered four wins in five matches.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s men have begun the defence of their title impressively and will be looking to stretch their undefeated streak.
However, Manchester United will have to go over the odds to maintain their unbeaten run when they visit Anfield. The Reds Devils have suffered three consecutive losses at the Merseyside club – Manchester United’s longest run of defeats at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809.
Moreover, Sir Alex Ferguson’s team have never suffered four away defeats against a single club and the Red Devils will now be aiming for their first away win in four years over the Reds.
Team News
Liverpool:
The Reds influential skipper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Glen-Johnson-c15050 both have been deemed fit after returning from their respective injuries, though, the defensive
duo is likely to be on the bench.
Furthermore, Andy Carroll is expected to replace http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dirk-Kuyt-c11348 after the Dutch international failed to impress in the last outing against Everton. The English international will partner Luis Suarez in Liverpool’s attack.
Manchester United:
The Reds Devils skipper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Serbia-c3002 after returning from a calf injury. Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to give his captain his first start against Liverpool since August.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Smalling has also been declared fit to play but the English defender is expected to be on benched for the game.
Probable Line-ups:
Liverpool
Starting Eleven: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stewart-Downing-c34221; Luis Suarez, Andy Carroll
Substitutes: Alexander http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jay-Spearing-c18106
Manchester United
Starting Eleven: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736, Javier Hernandez
Substitution: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danny-Welbeck-c10233
Prediction:
Liverpool are firm favourites to stretch their unbeaten streak at home against Manchester United.
Predicted final score: 2-1 in favour of the hosts.
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