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Jurgen Klopp admits his team need to stay focused on their game amid media hype surrounding United clash
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said he is looking for his players to focus on the game and ignore the typical media circus that surrounds the Premier League's greatest rivalry.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Klopp discussed the hype which always surrounds the United v Liverpool fixtures every season and his wish for his players to concentrate on their football.
"I cannot write your stories - we are just preparing for a football game. "We cannot make the game …
United hope Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard can be fit for Sunday
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has disclosed that United are hoping that both Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard will be fit and available for selection for the Liverpool game on Sunday.
It had been previously reported that both Martial and Lingard would miss this weekend's meeting between English football's greatest rivals. However, as reported by Sky Sports, Solskjaer said in his pre-match press conference today that he is hopeful they will be both be fit and ready.
"We are looking okay. I …
Mohamed Salah insists Liverpool only aiming for the win at Manchester United
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah claims that The Reds will be aiming to take all three points from their Premier League fixture with Manchester United this Sunday.
The Premier League's joint top-scorer, alongside Sergio Aguero, Salah knows he and his teammates will need to lead from the front at Old Trafford. Sunday's fixture is Liverpool's game in hand over Manchester City and a draw or win will put Liverpool back on top of the table.
Salah knows the size of the task …
Liverpool vs Man United Preview - Potential Key Battles
Liverpool face Manchester United at Old Trafford. To be honest, no other context should be needed to demonstrate the sheer weight of this fixture, as it’s probably the biggest fixture in the history of English football and remains arguably the biggest fixture on the calendar.
But in case more emphasis was needed on this game, Liverpool currently sit second place in the Premier League, behind Man City on goal difference with a game in hand – this game at Old …
Manchester United v Liverpool Preview - Epic clash ahead at Old Trafford
The Details
Venue - Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee - Michael Oliver
Date & Time - Sunday, February 24th @ 14:05
Current Odds - Manchester United 2/1, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 5/4
Form
Manchester United Form
Manchester United are enjoying a new lease of life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ever since Liverpool put the final nail in Jose Mourinho's United career-coffin in December, United's former striker has overseen a great upturn in form.
Impressive league form, including a win away to Spurs when David De Gea …
It's Time For Mo Salah To Step Up Against United
This is going to be a controversial one, eh?
I love Mo Salah. I think he’s the best player in the Premier League, I think he’s the best player Liverpool have had in a long time and I think he’s plausibly the third best player in the world. He’s a vital cog in our attacking unit, I’d be tempted to give him Player of the Year again, and I think he’s capable of bringing us a crapload of trophies.
But …
Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: A Tactical Breakdown
There are very few clubs with the prestige and history of Bayern Munich. Irrespective of their current form or standing, when a club such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Barcelona are set to visit, everyone sits a little straighter. These fixtures are precisely what makes Europe's premier competition the best club competition in the world, in any sport.
Yet when Bayern Munich were drawn against Liverpool, it was one of the few occasions that they were not immediately considered …
Andy Robertson believes United will be wary of Liverpool's threat on Sunday
Liverpool's Scottish international left-back Andy Robertson says that his team is looking forward to facing Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Robertson, being interviewed in the Evening Standard, admitted that it's a huge fixture for both sides as it's also Liverpool's game in hand over Manchester City.
Robertson said:
"It's a big game against Manchester United, it's always big against them. "It's a game in hand as well and we look forward to that. It's a huge game and they're …
Liverpool's possible starting lineup for trip to United this Sunday
Jurgen Klopp has some big decisions to make this Sunday as he gets the mighty redmen geared up to face Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Let's take a rational look at what could be the starting lineup for this epic clash as The Reds try to stay on course for a first league title win in 29 years.
In goals, it's going to be Alisson. The Brazilian international goalkeeper gave us all some nervy moments with the ball at his …
Gini Wijnaldum believes Reds will be facing a confident United team on Sunday
Liverpool's Dutch international midfielder Gini Wijnaldum believes that The Reds will be playing a very different United team than the Jose Mourinho-led side which lost 3-1 at Anfield in December.
Wijnaldum and his teammates played out a 0-0 draw with FC Bayern at Anfield on Tuesday night in the Champions League. This weekend sees a return to Premier League action for Jurgen Klopp's men as they look to continue their brilliant challenge for the title in a race with Manchester …