Venue: Anfield
Date: 01/09/13
Kick-Off: 13:30
Liverpool will be hoping to keep up their dominance over David Moyes when the country’s two biggest teams clash for the first time this season.
The Reds were narrowly beaten in both league fixtures last season and will looking for a change in fortune this time round; and in doing so keep up their 100% positive start to the league campaign.
– Steven Gerrard has shown how adaptable he can be by playing in a slightly more withdrawn role this season. However, this hasn’t affected his pass completion rate, with the Liverpool skipper completing 84 passes in the opposition half according to EA SPORTS Player Performance Index.
– Gerrard has been at his best at both ends of the pitch, as he’s certainly had an impact in defence too. Liverpool’s talisman has won 7 tackles so far this season, Fabian Delph and Joel Ward are the only Englishmen who have managed more.
– The brilliance of Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho has made all the headlines for Liverpool so far this season with their dazzling forward play. However Lucas Leiva’s defensive contribution should not be underestimated. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index has shown that the holding midfielder has won 13 tackles so far this season. This is more than any other player in the Premier League.
– It was always going to be a tough task for Simon Mignolet to step into the shoes of Pepe Reina, however so far this season he has made a big impression. Both he and Hugo Lloris have each made 8 saves without conceding, no other keeper has made more saves whilst maintaining their 100% defensive record.
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– David Moyes is well accustomed to high profile clashes with Liverpool , and the match on Sunday will not be any different with both teams desperate to set the tone for the rest of the season.
– Tom Cleverley appears to be a player Moyes thinks he can rely on, as he has played every minute in the league for the Red Devils this year. On the back of his performance at the weekend it is easy to see why Moyes rates him so highly, as, according to the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index, Cleverley completed 43 passes in the opposition half – more than any other English player.
– Wayne Rooney still tops the assists charts with the 2 goals he created against Swansea. Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Gabriel Agbonlahor match him, but all have had at least half an hour more playing time than the Manchester United man.
– Wayne Rooney’s hit the headlines for his committed performance against Chelsea on Monday, and he proved to be a thorn in Chelsea’s side throughout the 90 minutes on Monday – hitting the target 3 times. Only Frazier Campbell and Rickie Lambert registered more shots on target with 4.
– Michael Carrick picked up where he left off last week, by producing another stellar defensive performance. Over the course of opening two fixtures he has made 10 interceptions – the second most in the league.
Liverpool are industry favourites with some Bookies to keep another clean sheet this weekend.
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A win for either manager will be a major confidence booster. The winner of this match is a sure candidate for top 2.
saw a picture of sacko in a warrior suit online but can say its true yet.
hoping its our 9pts cos it wld do us much good esp if it helps rodgers become liverpool.
My brother our 9point is sure am praying for that.
chukwuemeka,,,sakho is truly in warrior suit
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Sakoh at liverpool welcome to enjoy football i wish u all best of luck Great liverpool, Great maneger, Great fans we neverwalk alone for life.
liverpool 2 man united 1 period!
Liverpool fc are standing in a better chances to dominate and win the match on sunday because of defencive role of steven gerrard and the like of coutinho and sturredge.the man utd defends will not rest and rio ferdinard is prone to mistakes when there is a lot of pressures from opposite side.Up liverpool
Sakoh at liverpool u are welcome to enjoy football wishing the best of luck.
Bien Venir mon aimer! Anfield is a place you can achieved your desired goals. Chosing Liverpool is the right step to success as far as football is concerned. See you (Sakho) tomorrow in the clash of the REDS.
he wont be fielded agains manure but he should be watching from the stands alongside llori nd moses.