If the Reds little magician is on form tomorrow then Kenny may be proven right
With the title race all but over already, Liverpool will take on Manchester United at Anfield tomorrow in what is – effectively – the biggest match of the season. Liverpool will have a much stronger squad to choose from, with a number of players returning to training this week and Manchester United will welcome Angel Di Maria back from suspension and is likely to get the nod to start in what could prove to be a fascinating match.
But speaking to the Daily Mirror, former Liverpool manager and playing legend, Kenny Dalglish, said he believes the Reds will comfortably beat the old enemy on the clubs’ own turf. He said: “Some of the most impressive things about them have been their discipline, organisation and the willingness of everybody to work their socks off when they don’t have the ball – to get back into their position and make it difficult for the opposition.
“They are all key ingredients if you want to have a successful team, and now they are pretty settled in terms of selection, too.
“Liverpool are really organised defensively and if Manchester United don’t get hold of whoever plays off Daniel Sturridge – Philippe Coutinho, Raheem Sterling or Adam Lallana – at Anfield on Sunday, they will have a hard game in front of them.
“That is why I’m predicting a Liverpool win – and I don’t think United will score either.
“Sunday’s result won’t be conclusive in terms of who finishes in the top four. But the psychology of winning could be a big factor, though.”
With Liverpool having given United a tough time in both fixtures last season, Liverpool where beaten 3-0 at Old Trafford before Christmas, and the Reds will be wanting to set the record straight in what is sure to be a high pressure, high intensity match.
