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Here are six key talking points to mull over ahead of Manchester United’s much-anticipated Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon…
1: CLUB FOOTBALL IS BACK
The international break is almost over and club football will soon return with an almighty bang! Yes, there were some great World Cup qualifying matches over the last week, but nothing compares to the Reds and our last outing, against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, feels like a long, long time ago. Thankfully, we’re back this weekend, in a fixture which many fans describe as the biggest of the season and it’s hard to argue with that opinion, given the combined history of the two giant clubs: United have famously won 20 league titles, which is crucially two more than the Merseysiders and that helps ensure a fierce rivalry.
2: CHANCE TO MAKE A STATEMENT
United have made an excellent start to the Premier League season by registering six wins and a draw from the opening seven matches, while also scoring a whopping 21 goals in the process. As such, Jose Mourinho’s men have been tipped as title challengers and Saturday represents an opportunity to flex some muscle against a Liverpool side that finished inside the top four in 2016/17.
3: WILL FELLAINI BE FIT?
That’s the question on many fan’s minds after the midfielder suffered an injury while playing for Belgium in a World Cup qualifier, despite the fact that they had already progressed to Russia 2018. Belgium claim Marouane faces a spell on the sidelines, although it’s important to state the United medical team is yet to assess the big man. The boss could provide an update during his press conference on Friday.
4: AND IS LUKAKU A DOUBT?
Romelu was also called up for international action by Belgium, but the former Everton striker did not feature in their outing at the weekend due to a slight injury. It has been reported that he could feature against Cyprus on Tuesday night, despite the tie being a dead rubber.
5: UNITED HAVE FRESH LEGS
A small group of influential Reds remained in Manchester during the international break and are therefore raring to go this weekend, if selected. That list includes Spanish midfielders Ander Herrera and Juan Mata, plus September's Player of the Month Anthony Martial. The latter is particularly on fire and has history against Liverpool, following his sensational debut goal.
6: SPECIAL DAY FOR LIVERPOOL
Liverpool have announced that Anfield’s Centenary Stand will be renamed the Kenny Dalglish Stand on Saturday in honour of the Scottish club legend. To celebrate the occasion, a special mosaic will be revealed ahead of kick-off and the matchday programme will feature a cover dedicated to Dalglish.
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