Probable Lineups
3-4-3
4-1-4-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Liverpool
Man Utd
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Bradley Jones | Out | 6.2 | |
Lucas Leiva | Out | 6.97 | |
Jordon Ibe | Out | 6.63 | |
Jon Flanagan | Out | N/A | |
Mario Balotelli | Doubtful | 6.54 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Robin van Persie | Out | 7.11 | |
Jonny Evans | Out | 7.13 | |
Marcos Rojo | Doubtful | 7.26 | |
James Wilson | Doubtful | 6.32 |
Team News
Liverpool
Man Utd
- Steven Gerrard returned to fitness last time out and the decision as to whether or not to start his captain against United will likely be Rodgers' biggest call.
- The manager may also be thinking about the success of the City game and could drop Daniel Sturridge to the bench in turn.
- Mario Balotelli should be back among the substitutes having missed out at Swansea through illness.
- Angel Di Maria is back available following a suspension but will unlikely return to the starting XI after the comprehensive win over Spurs in his absence.
- Marcos Rojo and James Wilson are both doubts through injury, with Robin van Persie still sidelined.
- Van Gaal should name an unchanged side.
Liverpool chased the game. Sterling had no impact on the game. United really took control. Mata was outstanding, he can be great player when used correctly. He is an attacker at heart and shouldn't be burdened with defensive responsibilities. Herrera is smart and can dictate play and should be a mainstay in united's team. Di Maria's assist will hopefully restore a bit of confidence in 'the noodle'.
man u scum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@psmartp- Whereas Scousers are class personified, right?
It took Liverpool 30 minutes to realise the game has started and a few minutes later Gerrard did that.... Lack of urgency in the first half an hour from them was just pathetic. Specially when they're known as fast starters.
How does Gerrard even get a 5.2? Is it possible to get negative ratings on here, because that's exactly what he deserves...this coming from a Liverpool fan.
Fantastic first half performance from United! Not so good in the second half though, minus Mata's individual bit of brilliance. I watched the whole game so I can tell you these stats aren't accurate because Phil Jones won at least 5 or 6 aerial duels, probably more, yet he's recorded as having won 1.
Very silly by Gerrard, he has got caught up in the intensity of the game and made a stupid decision. Fair play to United deserved to win, only positive as a Liverpool fan was seeing Rooney miss the penalty.
@Josh_22- It was more than "silly" and nothing to do with being caught up in the intensity of the game. People lambasted Diego Costa for his stamp on Can, and rightfully so, but because Gerrard is an ex-England captain, it's just one of those things...
@Josh_22 thats why an experienced manager is always beta
Rodgers out! Gerrard out!
the coach made a blunder by bringing on gerrard so early
the coach made a blunder by bringing on gerrard so early
@Erastus- Gerrard is in his mid-30's, Rogers assumed an experienced professional with multiple derbies under his belt wouldn't go on the field and stamp on someone after 38 seconds. I dislike Rogers but this wasn't his fault.
sorry to say but rooney was a disappointment today...
@theahsan it's obvious
Rooney should have let Mata take the penalty.
Another "slip" by Gerrard. Could it cost the top 4 for Liverpool just like the previous one cost League?
@Akhthar Are you Shohaib Akhtar? I am a big fan
@HellKitchen lol....no cricket here
@drewisdrew Allright
I told you it went to Mata. He has really convinced van Gaal he has long-term future at Man Utd.
skrtel pulled a costa on de gea too...
Steven Gerrard, what a legend. lol
Crowd was smart for holding Ballo back.. Can't afford to lose one more man..
Balotelli = Costa - goals
To be completely fair. Phil jones should be off
Meh, i was hoping that Balotelli's gonna pull a gerrard here.
god day for mata
Maaataaaaa!!!!!!
MATA!
OOOOOHHHH MATAAAAA!
MATAAAAAA!!! what a goal!
mataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa......... what a great goal
Best league in the world ... when comes to entertainment value. Gerrard and now Di Maria - LOL.
@El_Duderino lol di maria catching the ball :D
gerrard pulled a costa lol
Gerrard ===> one dribble, one red card in 30 sec
Gerrard - what was he thinking? 42 seconds he was on ... I guess he hasn't warmed up his brain.
Steven Gerrard for MOTM...
Minge of the Match.
Gerrard again!!!
gerrard was ridiculous there
3-1 FT
Carragher: "Gerrard will give the crowd a lift after coming on at 60 mins, get more space" Gary Neville: "You'll be 2-0 down by then."
Gerrard most certainly has lifted the crowd.
Carragher: "Gerrard will give the crowd a lift after coming on at 60 mins, get more space" Gary Neville: "You'll be 2-0 down by then."
@theahsan he sure did by getting a red card after 38 seconds. genius!
herrera my motm
I change my vote to mata being the MOTM, this guy is incredible
Lallana! aaaw!! what a wasted chance!
Ander Herrera! :D
I voted mata for MOtM. I expect Man Utd to win 3-1.
@masromie. I repeat, Mata for MotM!!!!! Holy tits
@masromie how did you vote?
@lLuke you don't know?!! are you retarded?
Balotelli to score a hat-trick
@glenbayern 3 - 3 balotelli and falcao hatrick
@49unbeaten Falcao is sitting on the bench, and so is Balotelli
@arny.diaz.7 Right. Both Falcao and Balotelli to score 5 goals.
I can not predict exact results, but Liverpool will be much more offensive for sure!
0-2 100% МЮ должен в лиге чемпионов играть 2015-2016
1-1 99%,,,, первый гол М-Ю!!!!
liverpool will destroy man U
The honorable mr Van Gaal will once again prove his worth. And failcows unworth.
Liverpool win! Cover 2-2.
Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United. Can't wait anymore :x
Tom Cleverly as the potential MotM candidate is quite amusing xD
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Dross, dross, dross. But ooof...Jones and Smallings in central defence. Ouch. Liverpoo 5 - 1 Mancs. Lot's of errors leading to goals from Bernie and Ernie at the back for teh mancs. Should be lot's of incomprehensible shouting from both sides.
2-2
Liverpool 2:3 United & LVG in it for the long haul.
1-0. Liverpool will dominate and van gaal can say again that they were unlucky. -sigh-
Fans of football tactics from 1902 will have a blast, courtesy of the architect of the Long-Ball United Diving Squad....Mr Louis van Long-ball.
@mbengue LOL
Draw
2 - 1 to Liverpool, although united could suprise them like against spurs
@49unbeaten Yes, Man U will surprise Liverpoo by letting in 5.
@What4 you were saying?
On form liverpool will burst up Man U in home ground.....LVG's last club ain't do nothing.
YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE.........................................................COYR
Great starter before the main course (el-clasico). Fascinating day for the avid footy fans...
on the form we're on liverpool should be able to get the 3 points here... but its Liverpool vs united and MU could turn this around on us, I say 2-0 to the reds
Liverpool can make LVG wish to retire sooner rather than later...but please, don't humiliate the team because having LVG in charge is good for all other teams in the league...3-0 is fine... ; )
@MajorEasy How do you feel now? Feel stupid yet? hehehehe
@eduprada hahahahaha
1-2
GGMU;
@AbuManar GGLBU
But why should liverpool go back to the champions league after they embarassed us last time around?
Taking nothing away form Liverpool, but man utd will take this tie, cant predict a score but hopefully W. Rooney can score in the match and also mata if he plays
Longball Van Gaal = MOTM.
Liverpool - MU 3:0
@kraken Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaah
2-0
no chance for united, time to revenge
1-1 Fancy there will be two goals in quick succession, otherwise, United will dominate possession 59-41 and will look to slow the game down. Even after the high paced 1st half thrashing we saw last week, LVG will be wise to slow everything down. A draw won't be a bad result. Carrick MOTM
We were very lucky to beat Swansea on Monday.If we play like that against United we have no chance.But Liverpool will be well fired up for this and wity the home crowd I think we can win this.2-1 Liverpool
Liverpool Win, 4-1
4-1 FT
Man United will win this 1-0, Liverpool still have a mental block vs their greatest rivals.
@Overmars With Liverpool's recent 3-2 win vs. Tottenham and 2-1 win vs. Manchester City I have to respectfully disagree. Although United did look good against Tottenham. I think it will end 2-1 Liverpool. Regardless, should be a fun match to watch.
@TornACL Leaving out the Swansea result which was the most recent game? And how about the matches vs Basel and Besiktas?
This will be a great game. I can't really call it. Before the Spurs performance I would have said LFC but since it happened I'm really uncertain. I think Liverpool are slight favourites for this but only because they're at home. Can't wait either way!
Good revenge to take for Liverpool. 3-0 in first leg, game which in reds were a bit unluncky but espcially not as strong as they are now. Big game at Anfield, hope a victory for Liverpool, primordial before another next big game to Arsenal. GO REDS
1-3(coutinho-rooney, smalling, herrera)
@bogdan0904 smalling hattrick
@fafaq Lol, Smalling Hatrick is like De Gea Hattrick. Liverpool win for sure.
After that beating of spurs, i ain't scared anymore.. bring on liverpool
@erastus yea cause spurs is such a strong side lol manure fans I tell you
@kaneki10: It was presummed a big team with wins over chelsea and arsenal. But actually we discovered it was just an ordinary team like our next opponent.