Liverpool vs Manchester United

Pogue Mahone said:
Alonso's been passed fit to start.

Benitez will play Alonso, Gerrard and Mascherano in midfield.

Do we ignore this, play a midfield two and try to steam-roller them? Or do we adapt our team selection/formation?

Don't forget, we're the away team.

Discuss.
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You don't ignore it, no.

But that doesn't mean we have to change the formation, especially to one we tend to struggle with when we play it. When Giggs plays on the left he tends to tuck in anyway, then you have Rooney and Tevez who help out the midfield. I also feel the opponents gain an psychological advantage when they see us line up in what can only be described as a cautious approach.
 
Pogue Mahone said:
Not inconsiderable, to be fair.

But he has played him much more as an out and out striker this season.
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Except in big games, of which there haven't been many, granted. But he will do on sunday.

He's Sir Alex Ferguson, I'm sure he knows best.
 
CnutOfAllCnuts said:
I can give you some:

Red cards:

Liverpool 0
United 1

Goals:

Liverpool 0
United 1
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More from last year:

Liverpool: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Agger, Riise, Gerrard, Alonso, Sissoko (Crouch 79), Gonzalez (60 Aurelio), Kuyt, Bellamy (Pennant 69).
Subs Not Used: Dudek, Hyypia.

Bookings: Alonso 41, Carragher 72.

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra (Silvestre 63), Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Rooney (O'Shea 73), Larsson (Saha 67).
Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Brown.

Sent off: Scholes 86.

Bookings: Carrick 43, Neville 81.

Goal: O'Shea 90.

Att: 44, 403.

Ref: M Atkinson (West Yorkshire).
 
I know its possibly the wrong thread but I know the Arsenal game has also been mentioned in this thread just htoght I would mention that the Beeb web is saying Fabregas could return for Sunday?
 
WAZZA-UP said:
I know its possibly the wrong thread but I know the Arsenal game has also been mentioned in this thread just htoght I would mention that the Beeb web is saying Fabregas could return for Sunday?
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Hopefully he reaggravates the injury
 
Maroon Lucifer said:
More from last year:

Liverpool: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Agger, Riise, Gerrard, Alonso, Sissoko (Crouch 79), Gonzalez (60 Aurelio), Kuyt, Bellamy (Pennant 69).
Subs Not Used: Dudek, Hyypia.

Bookings: Alonso 41, Carragher 72.

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra (Silvestre 63), Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Rooney (O'Shea 73), Larsson (Saha 67).
Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Brown.

Sent off: Scholes 86.

Bookings: Carrick 43, Neville 81.

Goal: O'Shea 90.

Att: 44, 403.

Ref: M Atkinson (West Yorkshire).
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I totally forgot we played with Larsson, he did almoust nothing but at least helped us by that time, this time we have Tevez :smirk:
 
REd FUn DevIl said:
I totally forgot we played with Larsson, he did almoust nothing but at least helped us by that time, this time we have Tevez :smirk:
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Its going to be a nailbiter either way, but Larsson linked up play well in your intricate passing last season. This year, as you say, you have an improvement in Tevez.

Whereas we replace the likes of Sissoko, Bellamy and Gonazales with Mascha, Kewell and Torres. A much more significant improvement on our weaker areas you'll agree.

But like I said, it'll be a nailbiter. We should have hammered you last season with the likes of those 'weaker' players but as luck has shown it doesn't favour the brave.
 
Dumpstar said:
Its going to be a nailbiter either way, but Larsson linked up play well in your intricate passing last season. This year, as you say, you have an improvement in Tevez.

Whereas we replace the likes of Sissoko, Bellamy and Gonazales with Mascha, Kewell and Torres. A much more significant improvement on our weaker areas you'll agree.

But like I said, it'll be a nailbiter. We should have hammered you last season with the likes of those 'weaker' players but as luck has shown it doesn't favour the brave.
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Not really. You're conveniently forgetting about Anderson, Hargreaves and the fact that our two best players (Rooney and Ronaldo) are at an age where they're improving massively, year on year.

Our team is significantly better than last season and Tevez is just the cherry on the cake :devil:
 
Lizard King said:
Can't see us losing
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Agreed, the important thing is we have Fergie who is the most experience manager in the premiership and when it comes in this kind of situations, Fergie doesn't disappoint us. Remember we are so strong in this season in terms of defending and attacking.

Who knows it could draw 1: 1 or 0:0 but I expect from United to win this game to take the lead before Xmas.:)

I hope we win because I hate to lose against the dippers. :angel:
 
I hope we win also because anything will only go to cement the fact that is it Liverpools year
 
Lets remind the last minutes of the game at Anfield by fans of both sides



fecking class

:lol:
 
Maroon Lucifer said:
More from last year:

Liverpool: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Agger, Riise, Gerrard, Alonso, Sissoko (Crouch 79), Gonzalez (60 Aurelio), Kuyt, Bellamy (Pennant 69).
Subs Not Used: Dudek, Hyypia.

Bookings: Alonso 41, Carragher 72.

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra (Silvestre 63), Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Rooney (O'Shea 73), Larsson (Saha 67).
Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Brown.

Sent off: Scholes 86.

Bookings: Carrick 43, Neville 81.

Goal: O'Shea 90.

Att: 44, 403.

Ref: M Atkinson (West Yorkshire).
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Alonso should have gotten a second yellow in the 86th minute imo
 
Rooney targets top spot

Wayne Rooney is targeting a double on Sunday - victory over fierce rivals Liverpool at Anfield and top spot in the Premier League.

United will go top if they win and Arsenal drop points at home to Chelsea. And Rooney is looking forward to what could be a pivotal day in the title race.

“It's a massive weekend for the top four clubs,” he told ManUtd.com.

“The fact that Arsenal and Liverpool both lost last weekend was great for us. We know that if we win on Sunday then we’ve got a great chance of going top. That will spur us on.”

Not that Rooney should need any extra cajoling as a Liverpool-born, Everton-bred striker visiting Anfield.

“The rivalry between United and Liverpool is huge,” added the striker. “When the fixtures come out, I always look for the game against Liverpool, and City as well.”

United’s last-gasp 1-0 victory on Merseyside last season was a crucial moment in securing the title. But Rooney, who was substituted in the match with an injury, admits he didn’t actually see John O’Shea’s incredible winner.

“I was getting stitches in my leg in the dressing room,” he recalls. “I heard a big shout and the next thing I knew Scholesy walked in having been sent off. Everyone was thinking ‘oh no’ and we were all hoping we could hold on for the draw.

"Then our press officer ran in saying Sheasy had scored. We were all jumping around and I went straight back out to the pitch. It was one of the best feelings I’ve experienced.”

The away end was awash with ecstatic celebration, and the 3,000-or-so fans that make the trip again this weekend will be in equally good voice. “Our fans are unbelievable,” added Rooney.

“It’s always a good atmosphere at Anfield when United go there, and we’ve got the best away fans around. They never stop singing throughout the game and supporting the team. I think they could really help us on Sunday.”

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=515356&page=2

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