“I can see Liverpool winning and further isolating Louis van Gaal’s position as United boss”.
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Liverpool dominated proceedings on a wintry Merseyside afternoon, but it was Louis van Gaal’s side who prevailed after Marouane Fellaini headed against the bar in the 78th minute and Rooney slammed home the rebound.
It’s clear, however, that United are planning another major transfer assault even though current boss Van Gaal has already spent £258m.
The two most successful sides in English football history will be batteling for more than bragging rights in the North-West as they are both below the top four and desperate for a champions league spot.
Both were involved in dramatic 3-3 draws in midweek and although it was too much to hope for a repeat, the standard of finishing on display never suggested it would come remotely close.
Liverpool then saw James Milner flash a decent opening over the bar, before a fine move resulted in Jordan Henderson drilling a cross-shot just wide of goal.
At the back, Klopp has Nathaniel Clyne, Kolo Toure, Mamadou Sakho and Alberto Moreno.
Can will be looking to build upon his impressive performance against Arsenal on Wednesday.
Manchester United possible starting lineup: De Gea, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Young, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Mata, Martial, Rooney.
They share 38 league titles (Liverpool, 18 – Manchester United, 20) and eight European Cups, with Liverpool housing five of them in their trophy cabinet.
The Frenchman hasn’t been a consistent performer in his first season in England, but his pace could cause Liverpool problems-whether from a wide area or central.
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With regards to the treatment table, at one point, Liverpool had 12 players out of action, half of whom with hamstring injuries, which called into question Klopp’s training methods and demand for a high-pressing game.
