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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by sapientia(m): 5:33pm On Oct 16, 2019
Liverpool will have us for dinner.

Have received enough condolences already that am ready for any outcome.

Only a miracle can give us a draw.

Win na signs and wonders.

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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Tonymegabush1(m): 5:38pm On Oct 16, 2019
Man u 1- 1 liverpool

Man u 0-0 liverpool

Either way its a draw sth

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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Kharol1234: 5:39pm On Oct 16, 2019
who na don start nxt tin man u go chop six... Abeg make who na let sunday reach abeg b4 u start to tok abt fact
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by ctleurocollege: 5:44pm On Oct 16, 2019
Impossible grin
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by golddeejay(m): 5:47pm On Oct 16, 2019
You should also list the 99 and more reasons they cannot beat Liverpool. undecided
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by TemmyT002(m): 5:48pm On Oct 16, 2019
Mtchewwww
Liverpool must win o, or else, those rascals won't sack Ole
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by ozoneymcm: 5:59pm On Oct 16, 2019
reportminds:
Manchester United may never have a tougher task to beat their biggest rivals.

Liverpool have won every Premier League game they've played this season, are brimming with confidence and comfortably sit top of the table.

United, meanwhile, are going through arguably their leanest spell in decades. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are without a win in their last five matches and are a lowly 12th in the league.

So, no chance for the hosts at Old Trafford this weekend? Well, maybe not. Form can often fly out of the window in these derbies and Solskjaer will be devising a plan to take down Jurgen Klopp's high-fliers.

Here are nine reasons for United fans to be cheerful and believe their side can win...

1. The Old Trafford factor
Liverpool have won just once at Old Trafford this decade. That was a 3-0 victory over David Moyes' beleaguered United, in a game in which Liverpool were awarded three penalties.

Aside from that, the Anfield club have struggled even against relatively mediocre United sides under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. They even failed to win against an injury-ravaged United at Old Trafford last season.

A a rowdy home crowd can create an atmosphere to again make it difficult for Klopp's men, who will be wary of losing their incredible league record this season at Old Trafford of all places.


2. The derby factor
It would be unwise to suggest form shouldn't be considered when analysing or previewing this game. The bookmakers have United at 7/2 to win, which are long odds for a home game, so they obviously believe Liverpool are huge favourites.

But derbies can see emotions run high, composure lost and complacency can play a part. United will have to embrace the chaos of such an occasion and try to capitalise on some nerves in the Liverpool ranks, which are inevitable for such a fixture. Football can be an unpredictable game and that can only benefit the underdogs, United.

3. Mo Salah
There are fears on Merseyside over the extent of the ankle injury Salah suffered in his side's last home game, the narrow and late win over Leicester.

So if the Egyptian plays — which he's expected to — there's a chance that he won't be at his roaring best. Throw in the fact that he's never scored against United in four attempts and Solskjaer's side may have the perfect storm. United will have to keep close tabs on a player of Salah's ability of course, but he could struggle to step up once again.


4. Solid defence
Statistically, United have the best defence in the Premier League this season, based on xG stats in terms of chances conceded. And that defence is likely to get a boost by the return of Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back. Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw could also be in contention to come back from injury, meaning Solskjaer may have his first-choice back line available.

Liverpool have struggled to break down similarly resolute defences in Napoli, Sheffield United and Leicester this season. Scoring goals may be an issue for the visitors.

5. Klopp's record
As well as Liverpool's inability to win at Old Trafford in recent years, there's the matter of their manager's woeful record against United.

Last season's 3-1 win at Anfield was just Klopp's second triumph over United in nine attempts — and the first in the Premier League and he's yet to find a way past the old enemy on away turf. There will be trepidation in the German's camp that United should try to exploit.


6. A game to suit United
So how can United exploit Liverpool's weaknesses? It's fair to say the game may well unfold to suit Solskjaer's preferred approach — on the counter-attack.

Liverpool have the superior ball-players and a dangerous attack, so United will surely cede territory and look to sit in and frustrate the league-leaders.

That will surely give the likes of Marcus Rashford, Daniel James and (if fit) Anthony Martial the chance to break at pace and catch Liverpool unawares at the back. Rashford scored a double in this very fixture in March 2018 and will be boosted by a fine goal and performance for England against Bulgaria.

United's better performances this season have come against better sides: Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal. If they can replicate those displays, they have a chance.


7. Pogba
Say what you want about Pogba — and many people do — but he's a big-game player and undoubtedly the most talented footballer in United's squad.

Solskjaer will be banking on the Frenchman producing one of his best displays. And when that happens, United tend to win, no matter who the opposition are.

8. Weakness in Liverpool's defence
Liverpool might be eight points clear at the Premier League summit after eight games, but it's fair to say their defence has flattered to deceive at times this term.

Any defence that concedes three goals at home to RB Salzburg is fallible. And if United can get Daniel James running at Trent Alexander-Arnold, they might find the Achilles heel of Klopp's side. The England right-back is excellent going forward, but can be exposed running back to his own goal. So while Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip have been good this season, United could find joy down the flanks.


9. Rustiness in goal
The expected return of Alisson in the Liverpool goal seems like a boost for Klopp's men, but there's every chance the Brazilian's return could actually have a destabilising effect on his teammates.

Adrian has deputised superbly in Alisson's absence this season and Liverpool's back line has been very settled. Alisson is prone to the odd shaky moment and cannot afford that on his return, at Old Trafford.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-liverpool-fixture-news-17089173.amp
One reason why Liverpool will beat United
1) Manchester United are 12th on the table
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by geezynoni: 6:01pm On Oct 16, 2019
It will end in tears.

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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by IAmXcessiz(m): 6:10pm On Oct 16, 2019
In an era that anything can happen in football? Man Utd struggled against Rochdale in FA Cup. Forget 9 reasons, Liverpool will wanna go full force for the league title. People tagged Klopp that he doesn’t reach finals and he won UCL last season. Even Man Utd fans has lost hope in Ole
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by maelish: 6:15pm On Oct 16, 2019
Man must beat Liverpool at all cost.
Remember no one would have thought of wolves who lost all matches to beat city at etihad stadium
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Peacecoy19: 6:15pm On Oct 16, 2019
[quote author=Badonasty post=83195327]Man utd will beat Liverpool...e sure me die [/quote. Then you don dead die finish!]
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by usmansalisu001: 6:17pm On Oct 16, 2019
[color=#990000][/color] angryall this long grammer
till after 94 or 95 minutes before we go knw the winner. Meanwhile i pray united win this one
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Nobody: 6:18pm On Oct 16, 2019
Wow!!

You are a typical motivational speaker..

"To become rich, you have to conceive it entire you can command it"
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by kevotek1000(m): 6:20pm On Oct 16, 2019
Those who think Manu Win No problem there is no crime in DREAMING so DREAM ON.
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Arrilly(m): 6:29pm On Oct 16, 2019
Badonasty:
Man utd will beat Liverpool...e sure me die
Oya bet ur life if e sure u die
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by funakpo98: 6:44pm On Oct 16, 2019
Just 2 remind u

Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by JeogahII(m): 6:45pm On Oct 16, 2019
United won't be easy ride for Liverpool. This is one of the fiercest rivalry match in England and United won't want to be underdog. The can lose against small teams easily but not big names.
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Jidibia(m): 6:45pm On Oct 16, 2019
Ireboya:
Even if we use our 3rd Eleven, ManUtd can never defeat us. #YNWA
Una no even get 2nd eleven let alone 3rd eleven.
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by ty4real123: 6:54pm On Oct 16, 2019
Look at this yeye man U, man U no fee see draw
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by newinventions: 6:59pm On Oct 16, 2019
Listen.... Liverpool has one die hard spirit. If we want to win a team, we use every arsenal at our disposal. We are going to eat Man u raw.

We will not repeat same mistake twice. Mancity should forget this league. It's a done deal for Liverpool.

Don't forget how we ate Baca raw.

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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Seun360(m): 7:00pm On Oct 16, 2019
Wayne4uall:
Forget am.. Liverpool go beat man u

Na sure DRAW.
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by beautifultz: 7:03pm On Oct 16, 2019
i hope u know DE Gea is out....injury things
Badonasty:
Man utd will beat Liverpool...e sure me die
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Godmademan(m): 7:04pm On Oct 16, 2019
reportminds:
Manchester United may never have a tougher task to beat their biggest rivals.

Liverpool have won every Premier League game they've played this season, are brimming with confidence and comfortably sit top of the table.

United, meanwhile, are going through arguably their leanest spell in decades. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are without a win in their last five matches and are a lowly 12th in the league.

So, no chance for the hosts at Old Trafford this weekend? Well, maybe not. Form can often fly out of the window in these derbies and Solskjaer will be devising a plan to take down Jurgen Klopp's high-fliers.

Here are nine reasons for United fans to be cheerful and believe thei


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-liverpool-fixture-news-17089173.amp
Nice write up. Read everything from top to bottom. But please do well to start writing '9 Reasons Why Manchester United Lost To The Super Champions of Europe'. I'd remind you to publish it Monday morning.
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by makeherscream(m): 7:17pm On Oct 16, 2019
One wey I like about football be say the team wey you say no good dey surprise the one wey dem say e good pass

Just imagine some man,u fans
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by webngnews: 7:25pm On Oct 16, 2019
Hmmm
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by tbabs10166(m): 7:29pm On Oct 16, 2019
I'm gonna respond to your nine reasons one after the other.
1. Firstly, to correct your assertion, liverpool has won twice at old trafford during the last decade, even manutd has only managed to squeez out 3 wins against liverpool at anfield, so i'll suggest that record is inconsequential against the current odds as both teams have a close winning record. Secondly you claimed liverpool struggled against mediocre manutd team in the past, you even went ahead to compare the current manutd to that of louis vangaal and morinho; I laugh in swahili, even liverpool was still struggling to make top 4 during that erra. This current manutd squard has been the worst during the last decade even david Moyes' case wasn't as bad as this.

2. I can agree with you for the case of derby. Sometimes derby factor play an important role in the outcome of amatch regardless of the current form of the two opponents.

3. As for the case of Mosalah, that dude hasn't been at his best since the beginning of this season. So i don't think that should worry liverpool. Afterall mane and firminho have been the key liverpool forwards recently.

4. In the case of solid defence, u claimed manutd has a solid defence yet they've struggled to win matches even against mediocre teams and probably you forgot to add that De gea will be missed against liverpool, that's a big blow for the team.

5. Since the arrival of Jurgen klopp, I don't think man utd has been this worst. Klopp began with a mediocre liverpool team when he took over from Brendan Rogers. So in this case his past record against manutd is irrelevant.

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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Nobody: 7:29pm On Oct 16, 2019
I don't wish to comment on this thread.

Just laughing.

Be bothered if Man City will beat Crystal palace at home.
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Wayne4uall(m): 7:32pm On Oct 16, 2019
Seun360:


Na sure DRAW.

May b
Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by folufx: 7:35pm On Oct 16, 2019
Analysis coming from Man city fan
reportminds:
Manchester United may never have a tougher task to beat their biggest rivals.

Liverpool have won every Premier League game they've played this season, are brimming with confidence and comfortably sit top of the table.

United, meanwhile, are going through arguably their leanest spell in decades. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are without a win in their last five matches and are a lowly 12th in the league.

So, no chance for the hosts at Old Trafford this weekend? Well, maybe not. Form can often fly out of the window in these derbies and Solskjaer will be devising a plan to take down Jurgen Klopp's high-fliers.

Here are nine reasons for United fans to be cheerful and believe their side can win...

1. The Old Trafford factor
Liverpool have won just once at Old Trafford this decade. That was a 3-0 victory over David Moyes' beleaguered United, in a game in which Liverpool were awarded three penalties.

Aside from that, the Anfield club have struggled even against relatively mediocre United sides under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. They even failed to win against an injury-ravaged United at Old Trafford last season.

A a rowdy home crowd can create an atmosphere to again make it difficult for Klopp's men, who will be wary of losing their incredible league record this season at Old Trafford of all places.


2. The derby factor
It would be unwise to suggest form shouldn't be considered when analysing or previewing this game. The bookmakers have United at 7/2 to win, which are long odds for a home game, so they obviously believe Liverpool are huge favourites.

But derbies can see emotions run high, composure lost and complacency can play a part. United will have to embrace the chaos of such an occasion and try to capitalise on some nerves in the Liverpool ranks, which are inevitable for such a fixture. Football can be an unpredictable game and that can only benefit the underdogs, United.

3. Mo Salah
There are fears on Merseyside over the extent of the ankle injury Salah suffered in his side's last home game, the narrow and late win over Leicester.

So if the Egyptian plays — which he's expected to — there's a chance that he won't be at his roaring best. Throw in the fact that he's never scored against United in four attempts and Solskjaer's side may have the perfect storm. United will have to keep close tabs on a player of Salah's ability of course, but he could struggle to step up once again.


4. Solid defence
Statistically, United have the best defence in the Premier League this season, based on xG stats in terms of chances conceded. And that defence is likely to get a boost by the return of Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back. Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw could also be in contention to come back from injury, meaning Solskjaer may have his first-choice back line available.

Liverpool have struggled to break down similarly resolute defences in Napoli, Sheffield United and Leicester this season. Scoring goals may be an issue for the visitors.

5. Klopp's record
As well as Liverpool's inability to win at Old Trafford in recent years, there's the matter of their manager's woeful record against United.

Last season's 3-1 win at Anfield was just Klopp's second triumph over United in nine attempts — and the first in the Premier League and he's yet to find a way past the old enemy on away turf. There will be trepidation in the German's camp that United should try to exploit.


6. A game to suit United
So how can United exploit Liverpool's weaknesses? It's fair to say the game may well unfold to suit Solskjaer's preferred approach — on the counter-attack.

Liverpool have the superior ball-players and a dangerous attack, so United will surely cede territory and look to sit in and frustrate the league-leaders.

That will surely give the likes of Marcus Rashford, Daniel James and (if fit) Anthony Martial the chance to break at pace and catch Liverpool unawares at the back. Rashford scored a double in this very fixture in March 2018 and will be boosted by a fine goal and performance for England against Bulgaria.

United's better performances this season have come against better sides: Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal. If they can replicate those displays, they have a chance.


7. Pogba
Say what you want about Pogba — and many people do — but he's a big-game player and undoubtedly the most talented footballer in United's squad.

Solskjaer will be banking on the Frenchman producing one of his best displays. And when that happens, United tend to win, no matter who the opposition are.

8. Weakness in Liverpool's defence
Liverpool might be eight points clear at the Premier League summit after eight games, but it's fair to say their defence has flattered to deceive at times this term.

Any defence that concedes three goals at home to RB Salzburg is fallible. And if United can get Daniel James running at Trent Alexander-Arnold, they might find the Achilles heel of Klopp's side. The England right-back is excellent going forward, but can be exposed running back to his own goal. So while Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip have been good this season, United could find joy down the flanks.


9. Rustiness in goal
The expected return of Alisson in the Liverpool goal seems like a boost for Klopp's men, but there's every chance the Brazilian's return could actually have a destabilising effect on his teammates.

Adrian has deputised superbly in Alisson's absence this season and Liverpool's back line has been very settled. Alisson is prone to the odd shaky moment and cannot afford that on his return, at Old Trafford.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-liverpool-fixture-news-17089173.amp

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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by Ajibade123(m): 7:41pm On Oct 16, 2019
Op shut up joor we man utd fans self knew we can't use even charm to beat Liverpool

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Re: Nine Reasons Why Man United Can Beat Liverpool by ChidoskiBOZ(m): 7:44pm On Oct 16, 2019
Lmao...see story....dem go kpokpo man u scatter dem yanmayanma...abi man u dey mad ni...

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