Manchester United vs Liverpool
Football: 2013/2014 English Premier League, Round 30
Football: 2013/2014 English Premier League, Round 30
Man United team enter matchweek 30 of the Premier League in 6th place,
9 points back from crosstown rivals Liverpool. It's been an up and down
season for the Red Devils, best highlighted by their recent run of
results: 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 in all
competitions. But in Premier League action they've gone unbeaten in
their last 4, and it's clear the signing of Juan Mata and the extended
contract of Wayne Rooney have given the club a boost in an otherwise
disappointing season. 5th place and the Europa League prize that comes
with it is still within their grasp, but consistency in good form has
eluded them all season. History does back the hosts as Manchester United
have beaten Liverpool at Old Trafford in their last 6 matches.
Furthermore, Fellaini put forth his best game in a United jersey last
time out and has given Liverpool problems in the past (with Everton).
Probable lineups Manchester United: de Gea – Rafael, Smalling, Jones, Evra – Carrick, Fellaini – Mata, Rooney, Januzaj – van Persie.
Liverpool continue to mount their surprising title challenge and
currently sit in 2nd place (7 points behind Chelsea with a game in
hand). They've gone on a 9-game unbeaten streak in league play that has
propelled them above Arsenal and Manchester City. The main catalyst for this
form has been their blitzing attack, as Liverpool have scored 15 goals
in their last 5 league games, including an impressive 3-0 away win at
Southampton last time out. The Reds will be looking to correct a few
wrongs at Old Trafford as they haven't won in their last 6 trips. But
Sir Alex Ferguson no longer patrols the sidelines, and his presence has
been sorely missed by Manchester United and football fans alike all season
long. Couple that with the fact that Liverpool are in great form and
can't seem to stop scoring, it may be doom and gloom yet again at Old
Trafford on Sunday.
Probable lineups Liverpool: Mignolet – Flanagan, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson – Henderson, Gerrard – Sterling, Coutinho, Sturridge – Suarez.
Date: Sunday, 16 March 2014 - 14:30 CET - 13:30
Stadium: Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom
Referee: Mark Clattenburg
Stadium: Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom
Referee: Mark Clattenburg