Manchester United vs Liverpool preview

Manchester United and Liverpool will meet for the 194^th time at Old Trafford tomorrow. A much needed fixture after the International break.

Well Done to Wayne Rooney for breaking Sir Bobby Charlton’s record now he has his sights firmly on breaking Charlton’s record at Manchester United, and after going ten matches without a league goal Charlton's record looks safe for now.

Looking back to the first three fixtures both teams had exactly the same figures only for both to lose their fourth. Both will be searching for the a win if not for bragging rights then definately to stay in touch with the leaders of the pack City. A draw wont be a train smash but it will surely be frowned upon by both sets of fans.

Team News:

Manchester United

For me De Gea will be reinstated and Romero demoted. Michael Carrick is doubtful with a calf injury, which means that Schweinsteiger and Scheiderlin are to start in the middle. Martial will make his Old Trafford bow from the bench. Rooney has only scored 5 goals vs Liverpool in 22 matches . Phil Jones still injured and Marco Rojo's is available. Juan Mata netted three goals in his two league matches against Liverpool last season.

Liverpool

Henderson, Lallana, Courtinho and Sturridge might all miss out for various reasons and Joe Allen could start. Benteke will be deployed as a loan striker and back to back he has scored vs Manchester United whilst playing for Aston Villa.

Match Appointments
Referee: Michael Oliver Assistants: S Burt, G Beswick Fourth Official: L Mason

Prediction

I'm not sure whether I'm more excited for Martial to take the field or for my boy De Gea to start but what I am sure of is that nothing will be left on the field. The loss of Courtinho for this fixture is seriously bad timing for the visitors as he has been their spark somewhat this season.

I can only see one victor....... Hashtag Manchester is Red!!!

Jade Christopher Bentley Adams Signing off

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