Manchester United v Liverpool k/o 4pm Jan 15th

5starpool

Rumours emerging that Clyne is out. That would be a big blow if true. Presumably Moreno at left back, Milner moving to the right. The only real alternative is Alexander-Arnold at right back which would be a bit of the deep end for the kid.

martyos121

5starpool wrote: »

Rumours emerging that Clyne is out. That would be a big blow if true. Presumably Moreno at left back, Milner moving to the right. The only real alternative is Alexander-Arnold at right back which would be a bit of the deep end for the kid.

I think TAA would be able for it, as mad as it sounds. He has ridiculously good composure on the ball, good pace and he's a decent tackler. If he's up against Martial, he'd be kept busy but I think he can handle it.

py2006

2-1 to United. Fellani to score winner.

Polo_Mint

Johner wrote: »

Do you think if United lose today they are out of the title race then?

In fairness

I think nearly all United fans believe we cant win the league this season.

But we can finish 2nd.

RobertKK

This was posted in the United thread but something fans from both United and Liverpool can enjoy for different reasons:

Mkhitaryan speaking about Klopp:

'He was always next to you if there were playing problems or life problems. He is a good person,' says Mkhitaryan ahead of his reunion with the Anfield boss.
'In particular, he helped me a lot because I was thinking too much about football. I took defeats too seriously, I'd obsess about any chances I missed. He told me that it's just life and I had to let it go because when the next chance comes, I needed to be in the right frame of mind to take it.

'I learned to realise that everyone makes mistakes in life and you can't worry on the pitch. You have to forget about it.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4120708/Manchester-United-star-Henrikh-Mkhitaryan-Jurgen-Klopp-star-getting-early-struggles-Old-Trafford.html

5starpool

I'm not generally a fan of the Joe type humour, but thought this was funny.

https://twitter.com/empireofthekop/status/820639407384489984

PhlegmyMoses

Polo_Mint wrote: »

In fairness

I think nearly all United fans believe we cant win the league this season.

But we can finish 2nd.

Yeah, league site gone. Just about getting that CL spot.

5starpool

5starpool wrote: »

Rumours emerging that Clyne is out.......

hopefully wannabe ITK rubbish

mightyreds

Matip out

ShamoBuc

5starpool wrote: »

Rumours emerging that Clyne is out. That would be a big blow if true. Presumably Moreno at left back, Milner moving to the right. The only real alternative is Alexander-Arnold at right back which would be a bit of the deep end for the kid.

This would really be bad news. It would unsettle things a lot and even the possibility of Moreno starting such a game....If he does I will be having a set on utd to score a pen!

garra

ShamoBuc wrote: »

This would really be bad news. It would unsettle things a lot and even the possibility of Moreno starting such a game....If he does I will be having a set on utd to score a pen!

I reckon TAA will start if Clyne is out, not ideal either

0gac3yjefb5sv7

garra wrote: »

I reckon TAA will start if Clyne is out, not ideal either

Who the fook is TAA when he's at home?

Osmosis Jones

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Who the fook is TAA when he's at home?

Trent Alexander-Arnold. See that written out a few times in this thread and you'll be far happier to see TAA.

Harry Palmr

Just got this - may be wrong.

Mignolet,
Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Klavan Milner,
Henderson, Can, Wijnaldum,
Lallana, Firmino, Origi.

Subs: Karius, Gomez, Moreno, Stewart, Coutinho, Ejaria, Sturridge

5starpool

Rumours correct

RobertKK

https://twitter.com/manutd/status/820646748192382977

5starpool

#mufc: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Darmian, Carrick, Herrera, Pogba, Mkhitaryan, Martial, Ibrahimovic

Harry Palmr

So a few options on the bench at least in Coutinho and Sturridge.

On paper the LFC back 4 is less than confidence inspiring.
Ibrahimovic must fancy his chances.

5starpool

5starpool wrote: »

#mufc: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Darmian, Carrick, Herrera, Pogba, Mkhitaryan, Martial, Ibrahimovic

Arguably our strongest 11
Mata on the bench is a different weapon and can be used if game needs changing

Utopia Parkway

No Matip and Clyne. No Mane and Coutinho only on the bench. That's Liverpool missing probably their two best defenders and two best attackers.

Raisins

Would have played Moreno. TAA is a talent but still a child at this level. The Stretford End will be baying for blood.

Korat

Left back is Utd's weak link at the moment, so glad Mane isn't playing.

Sideshow Mark

Uniteds best team against one of Liverpool's worst. If they can't win this they have no hope of getting top 4.

Agent Coulson

Sideshow Mark wrote: »

Uniteds best team against one of Liverpool's worst. If they can't win this they have no hope of getting top 4.

Lets be honest City are handing them a top 4 spot right now win lose or draw.

LuckyGent88

Huge game for us today. A win and we can really get into this title chase but if we loose I think it will be a battle to get in top 4.
Having now seen the teams, I'm much more confident of getting a win. That Liverpool back 4 is pretty weak and can see martial giving the young lad a tough time of it today.

3-1 to united with Rooney banging in the clincher to break the record

garra

Korat wrote: »

Left back is Utd's weak link at the moment, so glad Sane isn't playing.

Sane is City's African flyer, Mane is LFC's

citytillidie

Hopefully TAA can take inspiration from Rob Jones

Toobz

garra wrote: »

Sane is City's African flyer, Mane is LFC's

Same is German.

yabadabado

I see Pool fans have the excuses out early

No Clyne or Coutinho.

Tusky

No Clyne, no Matip, no Coutiniho and no Mane...seriously weakened team - not confident about this. Would be delighted with a draw.

garra

Unfortunately I don't see a victory for LFC today, the team is short of our best defenders and attackers and our midfield anchorman is only just back from injury. Can and Wij ahead of Henderson is not going to cut it today.

Tusky

Tusky wrote: »

No Clyne, no Matip, no Coutiniho and no Mane...seriously weakened team - not confident about this. Would be delighted with a draw.

Agreed

Utopia Parkway

yabadabado wrote: »

I see Pool fans have the excuses out early

In fairness missing 4 of your best players for any big game is usually pretty significant for any side.

Vicxas

Matip exclusion is a bloody kick in the teeth, cant see us getting a win from this.

Cantona's Collars

Toobz wrote: »

Same is German.

So if Same is German,who the fook is Sane,we are gone from one fella to three.:)

Jayop

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

In fairness missing 4 of your best players for any big game is usually pretty significant for any side.

Yeah can't argue there.

limnam

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

In fairness missing 4 of your best players for any big game is usually pretty significant for any side.

If you're a team with no depth in your squad in can be a real problem.

garra

At least with City losing, whatever happens today LFC are still top 4 and will have their best players to come back into the team.

OK pub time
Here's hoping we bate the ****e out Liverpool
Come on utd

Toobz

zerks wrote: »

So if Same is German,who the fook is Sane,we are gone from one fella to three.:)

God dammit

Cantona's Collars

M!Ck^ wrote: »

OK pub time
Here's hoping we bate the ****e out Liverpool
Come on utd

Heading to the pub for this too. Gotta make the most of a 4pm United v Liverpool game.

GreNoLi

Would prefer a united win, want to see the top 6 bunch up.

Berserker

Still think Liverpool will not get beaten today. If Klopp decides to go at United, Liverpool should win this but I think that he will take a more conservative approach and look to sneak it late in the game. I'll go for 1-2 to Liverpool. Both Manchester clubs will be out of the title race by 18:00 this evening.

passremarkable

Not confident for pool after seen that team. Gladly take a draw.
Positive is we have 2 good subs that can change the game
Here's hoping

limnam

Berserker wrote: »

Still think Liverpool will not get beaten today. If Klopp decides to go at United, Liverpool should win this but I think that he will take a more conservative approach and look to sneak it late in the game. I'll go for 1-2 to Liverpool. Both Manchester clubs will be out of the title race by 18:00 this evening.

Are you suggesting the tactical genius that is klopp will park the bus? :eek:

Cantona's Collars

limnam wrote: »

Are you suggesting the tactical genius that is klopp will park the bus? :eek:

He calls it gegenparking.

limnam

zerks wrote: »

He calls it gegenparking.

A reverse press....interesting...:pac:

chupacabra

lol Klopp saying he asked for Coffee and got tea. Hate Liverpool but love Klopp