LIV vs MUN: Manchester United eye a huge three points in the EPL when they face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday evening.
It’s a massive clash for the visitors as United remain in the running for a top 3 finish in the Premier League.
Recent success in the Carabao Cup gives them much needed confidence. However, the venue hasn’t been a favourable one for them.
United hasn’t won at the home of Liverpool since 2016 under Louis Van Gaal.
The pressure is on Erik ten Hag to deliver at one of the noisiest and difficult grounds to get his side to go one over the hosts.
United apart from a top 4 finish eye a double over Liverpool; which will be a good record to have for the Dutch side.
Hence, today we talk about the top 5 things United need to do in order to win at Anfield in this LIV vs MUN clash.
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Marcus Rashford has been in electrifying form ever since he returned from the WC. The Englishman has scored 25 goals in 38 appearances so far this season.
He scored 14 goals in 2023 as opposed to Liverpool’s 13. This is where United need to let unleash.
Rashford is expected to play down the left flank and will need to be given freedom to run at Alexander-Arnold.
If Rashford gets the get go on the Liverpool fullback, he could see the Red Devils free in the pursuit of goals.
Casemiro= Leader
The Brazilian has been United’s player of the season in the centre of the park.
The ex-Real Madrid has been every worth of the money paid for his services as seen across competitions.
However, one thing ailing Casemiro is him getting carried away in certain situations.
One needs to cast their mind back to the win over Crystal Palace at home, where he was sent off.
Casemiro needs to be the leader for United on Sunday if they are to prevail in this contest.
Anfield is known to make the maximum noise whenever United come visiting. This could get to the head of the players and give them a hard time.
Casemiro’s experience will be required by Ten Hag on Sunday to ensure he holds fort to see Man United succeed at Anfield.
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Man United need to be tight defensively against Liverpool at home and especially against Salah.
The Egyptian has struck 10 goals vs United; being the most vs any EPL club. The pairing of Varane-Martinez will be needed to bring the best of their abilities vs the Liverpool forwards.
Liverpool’s front line haven’t scored many this season but come an important game, they can strike.
Hence, it is United’s defence that need to be on the money against this Liverpool side.
The likes of Antony, Garnacho will need to deliver if required. The latter is in good form and will be expected to move to the flank once he gets subbed in.
Antony made the difference vs Barcelona recently when he created the space in the lead up to his goal in the 2nd leg UEL clash.
It is these minute dealings where the youngsters need to support United in their attempt to breach Anfield this season.
Garnacho hopes to put in a similar display like the one vs West Ham in mid-week during the FA Cup Round 5 clash.
Man United’s form has been the turning point of the season ever since the horror start to the season after successive league defeats.
This was followed by the Ronaldo saga but now United need to stay calm and not get carried away.
This is a ground where a slight mistake can get punished which was visible last season in United’s 4-0 loss at Liverpool.
Manchester United have the players and quality to replicate their form at Anfield after recent success. They will not need to keep patient and build up their game plan.
If United succeed in not getting carried away by recent form, they can get the double done over Liverpool; who aren’t in best spirits.
