Pre-match: Manchester United v Liverpool; EPL, Sun 1st Sep, K.O. 16:00 BST

Here we go. First test of the season, nice to have this one early in the year. Could set the tone for the next few weeks.

Liverpool yet to be beaten after just two games and United already testing the waters of mediocrity after giving up a late goal to lose to Brighton.

Some fun facts regarding this game's officials:

Manchester-born official Anthony Taylor will referee Man United vs. Liverpool on Sunday, which will be his fifth time refereeing the fixture since 2016.

It is with tongue in cheek that Taylor’s roots in Manchester, as a native of nearby Wythenshawe, are brought up when he is appointed for Liverpool games.

After all, the 45-year-old has refereed Liverpool more times than any other club (60), with Chelsea (51), Arsenal (50), Everton and Man United (both 47) making up his top five.

That will hit 61 on Sunday with Taylor appointed referee for Man United vs. Liverpool, which will be his fifth time in charge of the fixture.


His first time refereeing the two teams was in 2016, and a 0-0 draw at Anfield.

Any claim of bias from Taylor towards Man United should be taken with caution, as the response from supporters of both clubs suggests that he is viewed the same in both Liverpool and Manchester.

However, only Arsenal (60%) have a higher win rate than Man United (59.6%) in games he has refereed, with Man City (56.8%), Tottenham (54.3%) and Liverpool (53.3%) also winning more than half.


Earlier this month, referees’ chief Howard Webb had claimed that which club each official supports would be made public, though he quickly backtracked.

Taylor is said to support non-league side Altrincham, with president Grahame Rowley telling The Athletic last year that “even now, he gets a season ticket every year, despite the fact he can’t go to all the matches.”

Lineup wise, I'm assuming Slot will start the same as we did against Brentford. Can't see any reason to change anything up. Will be a big test for Gravenberch in his new role as a #6 with us.

F***ing batter these manc cu*ts.

Normal service resumed 4-0 Liverpool win

F***ing batter these manc cu*ts.

Normal service resumed 4-0 Liverpool win

Not a chance, 2-1 us lot 😂

Not a chance, 2-1 us lot 😂

You lot are primed for a good hammering 4-0

Brighton put the primer on.  We're going to put the high gloss on.

Brighton put the primer on.  We're going to put the high gloss on.

 

Same team as last game . Let's get into break 3 from 3 and tear these a new one

Will be a tough one. Interested to see if Slot's style might bring a bit more success against United compared to the two mad games at their place last season.

Will be a tough one. Interested to see if Slot's style might bring a bit more success against United compared to the two mad games at their place last season.

bit more success, 7 nil, 5 nil, 4 nil, 4/2 covid year

Hate these games.

Would be nice to have another comfortable 2-0 to the redmen

bit more success, 7 nil, 5 nil, 4 nil, 4/2 covid year

I said compared to the games last season

Will be a tough one. Interested to see if Slot's style might bring a bit more success against United compared to the two mad games at their place last season.

That's what I'm thinking.

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I said compared to the games last season

we had 37 shots in home game, that was just a freak

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Darwin nah, he doesn't fancy him, in last game when he missed that header , when offside, slot looked straight to bench as if to say, what the fuckz he doing.

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No Jota.

Final confirmation that you're crazy.

Darwin nah, he doesn't fancy him, in last game when he missed that header , when offside, slot looked straight to bench as if to say, what the fuckz he doing.

Ok.

No Jota.

Final confirmation that you're crazy.

Jota can come on in 2nd half after Nunez has bagged his first half hattrick, no problems by me

Need a fast start against these and so far the first halves have been a little......comme ci comme ca, Nunez will rough these up and get busy.

Jota can come on in 2nd half after Nunez has bagged his first half hattrick, no problems by me

You woke up yet. 😂 he may get 3!!! Offsides that is. 😂😂😂

We were done by these last season, mainly due to our high line and their long ball swift counter.
I’m hoping Slott isn’t gonna offer them any similar opportunities with our back line.
And Grav as a 6. Still learning the roll !
Perhaps a dedicated 6 in Endo might be a safer option.
Seems Slott doesn’t fancy him but he might be a safer bet.

We were done because they turned up and we didn't. From the kick off they were aggressive and passionate and we just played them easy. A very half hearted game and we screwed ourselves over.

We will certainly see the same from Utd. I'm not certain as to what attitude we will have when we play this.

If we turn up.. we win.

We were done because they turned up and we didn't. From the kick off they were aggressive and passionate and we just played them easy. A very half hearted game and we screwed ourselves over.

We will certainly see the same from Utd. I'm not certain as to what attitude we will have when we play this.

If we turn up.. we win.

I felt we outperformed them in both fixtures at Old T.in all departments...except the main one, namely putting the ball in the back of the net.
We created a gazillion chances but fluffed our lines. These games are hard to call...we could batter them, or we might get battered....I'll go for something in-between, either a draw, or one goal separating them for either side.

They came home and away to not get beaten and we funked up in the fa cup. Arne isn't as open as Jürgen so can't see anything g but a comfortable win.