Speaking on Five, Danny Murphy has been previewing Liverpool’s game against Manchester United at Anfield this weekend.
Murphy certainly knows a thing or two about these types of games. He had a knack of scoring decisive goals against the Red Devils during his playing career, but he’s not overly confident heading into this game.
Indeed, Murphy has predicted a draw between these two sides, stating that if any team are to edge it, Liverpool could be the ones to do it.
Murphy predicts a draw
The pundit gave his verdict on how this game will go.
“I think Liverpool will come out 100 miles per hour. They have to they have to try and unsettle this Man United side. A bit like they did in the Madrid game, the problem is in the Madrid game that they couldn’t maintain it and got picked apart.
“You have to unsettle this side and not make them comfortable, they have too many players who have been there, done it and got the T-shirt, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro. They won’t be fazed by going to Anfield.
“My big concern for Liverpool is if they lose the first goal because I’ve seen great game management from United recently. I’m talking about sitting in, defending their box, not being obsessed with possession. I worry if Liverpool don’t get the first goal. I’d be amazed if Klopp didn’t do his normal thing and try to get the crowd right behind them and get at United.”
“I think United will get a draw, they won’t win. I think it’ll be a draw and if not a draw Liverpool will edge it. I don’t think United will win because in their big away games this season they haven’t turned up.”
Anything can happen
Murphy reckons that United have no chance of winning this game, but we can’t help but disagree.
Liverpool’s form has been shocking while United are riding the crest of a wave, this represents a huge chance for the Red Devils to get a statement result and announce to the Premier League that they are truly back in business.
This is bound to be a close battle and it’s silly to write off any potential outcome at this point.
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