The German juggernaut lines up his Liverpool side against the experienced Dutch tactician for the first time in the hotly contested, fierce North-West Derby. Simply put, this is the El Clasico of the English Premiership. No team has more prestige, class or trophies than these two combined. And no team hates the other just like Manchester United hates Liverpool. Coincidentally, Jurgen Klopp and Luis Van Gaal have faced off in four heated contests in the Bundesliga, with both managers enjoying two wins each. Bringing their rivalry to England will be a joy to watch.


With Liverpool still battling injuries in key departments, it really should be a walk over for Manchester United seeing as they've done so in their last three games against Liverpool. Old Trafford was treated to a scintillating brand of football as French prodigy, Anthony Martial made his debut one to remember when he announced himself to the big stage with a fine solo run and a cracking finish while Christian Benteke's sublime overhead kick is one of the Goals of the Season contenders. But under Klopp, Liverpool have shown they're a force to reckon with in big games. Their only problem is their consistency, especially when battling against physical teams. But trust Liverpool to up their games against their biggest rivals in England. It doesn't get any better than this.


Manchester United will hope to do the double over Liverpool for two consecutive seasons, but what plans does Klopp have up his sleeves? Will this be the game of the season? Will this be the final nail on Van Gaal's coffin? Will this be the game in which Klopp etches his name into the hearts of the fans?


Predictable Line-Up: Liverpool (4-2-3-1); Mignolet, Clyne, Toure, Sakho, Moreno, Henderson, Lucas, Milner, Can, Lallana, Firmino.

Manchester United (4-2-3-1); De Gea, Blind, Jones, Smalling, Darmian, Schneiderlin, Fellaini, Martial, Herrera, Mata, Rooney.


Goalisma Prediction: Despite winning the first battle this season, Klopp's ability to galvanize his side against big teams could again prove to be the masterstroke. Liverpool 3-1 Manchester United.




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