Liverpool v Manchester United, k/o 14.05 Jan 17th

Juan8

dfx- wrote: »

Can only see a United counter-attacking win really.

Same for me, 1-0 United

Harry Palmr

Starting XI vs Man Utd:

Mignolet;
Clyne, Toure, Sakho, Moreno;
Henderson, Lucas, Can;
Lallana, Firmino Milner

#LFC substitutes against @ManUtd: Ward, Caulker, Smith, Allen, Teixeira, Ibe, Benteke.

IamtheWalrus

SS1 seems to be on my Now TV without me buying it. I presume it goes off right before kick-off?

Liam McPoyle

A point or a draw will be a good result for United, don't expect to get anything though.

PhlegmyMoses

Dub13 wrote: »

He will not get sacked till they can not mathematically reach the CL, I am sure they have a clause in his contract meaning he does not get much compensation if this happens. They did the last time.

If that is the case, they are crazy. CL is worth so much more.

Osmosis Jones

Hopefully Firmino can continue his form, if he continues playing well as a striker that could solve a lot of our problems.

Hangballlouie

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Was it the previous meeting between these teams that was memorably described by someone here as "like watching your sisters play FIFA"?

That sounds like a laugh tbh.

blueser

Knowing the high regard that Liverpool and United fans have for each other, this thread could be quite interesting as the afternoon progresses.


As for the actual game, I can see Liverpool sneaking it. 2-1 possibly.

Andersonisgod

In the battle of the pundits I'd say Schmeichel is winning it but this is an interesting issue being discussed in a very basic way.

Drexel

You have to imagine Liverpool will come storming out of the blocks like they did against Arsenal.

If United can hold strong and not concede early they could go on to win, or more likely draw as Liverpool will tire quickly. They looked dead on their feet I thought against Arsenal about 15/20 min into the second half. In fairness they did rally at the end but I dunno will they have two of those in a week

Lord Trollington

Peter Schmeichel talking through his hoop

Richard Hillman

Peter Schmeichel must have had a row with the missus before he left for work.

B17G

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Was it the previous meeting between these teams that was memorably described by someone here as "like watching your sisters play FIFA"?

God forbid this happens again. First half in the game at OT resembled it.

http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2016/01/11/world-record-set-as-man-utd-put-76000-people-to-sleep/

raze_them_all_

Business Cat wrote: »

A point or a draw will be a good result for United, don't expect to get anything though.

A point is a draw

LostBoy101

sparrowcar wrote: »

Has anyone gotten around to apologising to Van Gaal yet?... Anyone?

RobertKK

It is just another game, each side shouldn't care who the opposition is, same three points on offer.

Hopefully United get the three points, should be a good game.

Drexel

BBC have compiled an 11 from United and Pool using some computer

No surprise United defense are all in there. Kinda surprised not one united attacker is there at all tho

IamtheWalrus

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

A point is a draw

1.5 for derbies.

billymitchell

Two terrible attacks versus two terrible defences, something is going to give today. Probably be 0-0 despite the best efforts of both teams

Dirty Dingus McGee

Drexel wrote: »

BBC have compiled an 11 from United and Pool using some computer

No surprise United defense are all in there. Kinda surprised not one united attacker is there at all tho

Thats an unbelievably sh1te combo team for 2 big clubs.

RobertKK

sparrowcar wrote: »

Has anyone gotten around to apologising to Van Gaal yet?... Anyone?

Neil Custis is sorry for being fat and is planning on losing weight.

Harry Palmr

Is there anything sadder in football preview-land than a combined 11?

Lovely Bloke

billymitchell wrote: »

Two terrible attacks versus two terrible defences, something is going to give today. Probably be 0-0 despite the best efforts of both teams

the pool attack is not terrible imo.

Lovely Bloke

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Is there anything sadder in football preview-land than a combined 11?

yep, XIs with players who don't even play for a particular club.

monkey9

RobertKK wrote: »

Neil Custis is sorry for being fat and is planning on losing weight.

He's really milking that story.

Bret Hart

Starting XI v Liverpool :

De Gea,
Young, Smalling, Blind, Darmian, Schneiderlin, Fellaini
Lingard, Herrera, Martial
Rooney

Subs:Romero,Bortwick-Jackson,McNair,Varela,Pereira,Mata,Mamphis.

Juan8

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

the pool attack is not terrible imo.

I'd call 25 goals in 21 games terrible for a big team tbh

Dirty Dingus McGee

monkey9 wrote: »

He's really milking that story.

Don't feel a bit of sympathy for him anyone who writes for the Sun can't complain about being insulted.

What was worse was the other ginnets on the Sunday Supplement tut tutting at Van Gaal's behaviour as if they're saints themselves.

RobertKK

De Gea staying and wanting to become a club legend is great for United. Ranked number 2 in the world after Neuer.

sky88

RobertKK wrote: »

De Gea staying and wanting to become a club legend is great for United. Ranked number 2 in the world after Neuer.

Think neuer is slightly overrated I'd have de gea and Courtois Ahead of him

Juan8

sky88 wrote: »

Think neuer is slightly overrated I'd have de gea and Courtois Ahead of him

There's no chance that Courtois is a better keeper than Neuer, He isn't close tbh

RobertKK

sky88 wrote: »

Think neuer is slightly overrated I'd have de gea and Courtois Ahead of him

Neuer is the best sweeper keeper.

RobertKK

Schmeichel is doing such a poor job so far today.

TitianGerm

monkey9 wrote: »

Luck or good scouting?

Both. And obviously a good goalkeeping coach. De Gea was rocky at the Start and has come on immensely.

adox

emmetkenny wrote: »

Both. And obviously a good goalkeeping coach. De Gea was rocky at the Start and has come on immensely.

Nonsense. Schmeichel was great scouting by the club. Van Der Saar was a veteran proven keeper when signed and De Gea was one of the hottest young prospects(goalkeeping wise)in the world when signed and they paid a huge fee for him.

Plus inbetween Schmeichel and Van Der Saar they had some utter muck between the sticks.

2 poor teams fighting it out for top 6!

Cantona's Collars

Andersonisgod

Klopp echoing what Schmeichel, and most people not named Souness or Carragher, we're saying about the change in Manchester United's approach.

De Gea wasted at Utd tbh. Should be plying his trade at the top table.

I don't think he's the best in England though let alone the world

niallo27

Best of luck to both teams today.

JustTheOne

Peter schmeichel is a bell end.

RobertKK

You never know what to expect...if Vidic was still playing for United, it would be a red card.

0gac3yjefb5sv7

RoboKlopp wrote: »

De Gea wasted at Utd tbh. Should be plying his trade at the top table.

I don't think he's the best in England though let alone the world

Lol, suppose Bogdan is ahead of him

monkey9

emmetkenny wrote: »

Both. And obviously a good goalkeeping coach. De Gea was rocky at the Start and has come on immensely.

I saw a lot of De Gea at Atletico and so always rated him. Yeah, he had a poor start at Man U, but i always felt he'd come good. My only suprise at the time of his signing was that they had no experienced keeper to keep him in line. It was always going to be a tough start for a very young foreign keeper coming into the Premier League.

TitianGerm

adox wrote: »

Nonsense. Schmeichel was great scouting by the club. Van Der Saar was a veteran proven keeper when signed and De Gea was one of the hottest young prospects(goalkeeping wise)in the world when signed and they paid a huge fee for him.

Plus inbetween Schmeichel and Van Der Saar they had some utter muck between the sticks.

How is it nonsence?

There is always a risk that a player will never turn out to be as good as predicted they will be. That's the luck there.

Good scouting with the players named above and I'd also suggest that Bartez(for a period) and Howard(has done very well with Everton) were decent keepers as well.

And good coaching in the De Gea case, although he was a great prospect he was dodgy when he joined first but has been in the top two keepers in the league for the last few years because the coaching has helped him improve a lot.

martyos121

My predictions for the game:

Wild celebrations from Klopp along the touch line at some point

Look of worry on Klopp at some point

A Vidic red card - EDIT someone beat me to it.

Pheonix10

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Lol, suppose Bogdan is ahead of him

?

That doesn't make any sense. Bogdan is useless

RobertKK

RoboKlopp wrote: »

De Gea wasted at Utd tbh. Should be plying his trade at the top table.

I don't think he's the best in England though let alone the world

No, he is the best in the known Universe.

NukaCola

Always hate these games.....its strange, these are the games that make the EPL a great league, or maybe thats Sky's spin on it?

Anyways, maybe I'm alone but I never enjoy them, stomach always in knots if LFC are leading or annoyed if LFC are behind.......

I'm going for a 2-2 draw and would be happy with it. Hope its a good game and isn't ruined by a sending off or dodgy decision.

monkey9

martyos121 wrote: »

My predictions for the game:

Wild celebrations from Klopp along the touch line at some point

Look of worry on Klopp at some point

A Vidic red card - EDIT someone beat me to it.

Some people to suddenly find Klopp's behaviour on the touchline a disgrace.