Liverpool would be at home to Manchester United they aim to consolidate their place for the League crown on top of the standings.
However, we expect a very physical contest as both sides face off with each other at Anfield. The major positive for the Reds is the return of Brazilian midfield player Fabinho and Cameroonian defender Joel
Matip.
While Manchester United have star forward Marcus Rashford injured against Wolves despite being on the pitch for barely 16 minutes, manager Solskjaer said that the decision to field the player (Rashford) against Wolverhamptom Wanderers have back-fired but they needed the win to boost the confidence (chance) against the League leaders Liverpool.
With big moments expected from the both teams in the game especially the host Liverpool, we evaluate three players that could provide a resounding match performance against Manchester United.
Virgil Van Dijk
The Liverpool defender will be key to his side performance as they are gradually closing on the League already in the season.
As the Reds Devils face Liverpool at home expectations beckons even as Rashford have not been ruled out of the match completely. If he returns it will be a battle of a lifetime on the pitch for both sides as Van Dijk will hope to wage the defensive war to ensure his side win this match much to the delight of the home fans at Anfield.
Jordan Henderson
The Liverpool Skipper would be interesting figure on the pitch for his side in the contest.
While midfield teammate Adam Lallana might have got Liverpool the equalizer at Old Trafford in the previous meeting that ended 1-1 earlier in the season, the midfielder thus have brought stability and his Anfield experience to the forefront.
Lallana’s goal may have ensured that Liverpool are unbeaten in the Premier League even as Henderson leads his out against the Red Devils with some form of bravery as at the moment.
Mohamed Salah
The Egyptian star alongside Sadio Mane would flank Roberto Firmino as they go all out in the front foot against the visiting Manchester United.
He’s been a breathtaking player for Liverpool as he always provides the goods for Liverpool up front alongside center forward Roberto Firmino.
The way he’s breezed past defender via pace and quality would be in content as United defender keep an eye to prevent any form of defensive lashing from the Egyptian hit man.
This should be done as he made the most of this against David Luiz earlier in the 3-1 defeat of Arsenal at the Anfield Arena.
