How Manchester United should line up vs Liverpool FC in Premier League fixture – Richard Fay

Manchester United might be trying to stretch their lead on the high of the Premier League as they journey to face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s aspect climbed to first place with victory over Burnley in midweek and will lengthen their lead in the event that they win on Sunday afternoon.

United are winless of their final 4 Premier League video games in opposition to Liverpool (D2 L2), their longest run with no win in opposition to their rivals since a run of 5 between March 2000 and January 2002.

When it comes to early staff information, Amad Diallo might be in line for a task within the matchday squad however Phil Jones and Brandon Williams have each been dominated out.

Right here is how MEN writers suppose United ought to line up.

Wealthy Fay

It’s all in regards to the outcome for United at Anfield this weekend, however Solskjaer can be smart to stay together with his tried and examined set-up, even when a extra defensive choice is out there.

United switched to 3 on the again for many large matches final season, nonetheless the present back-four are all taking part in nicely and deserve an opportunity in opposition to the perfect in Europe.

Matic can be an comprehensible choice in midfield however Fred and McTominay stay unrivalled as a partnership, whereas Pogba is healthier on the left slightly than in a diamond.

Rashford on the wing, however I might decide Martial over Cavani if match, merely due to his tempo in opposition to a again line which has licence to push up.

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Tyrone Marshall

Solskjaer has a number of tactical choices for Sunday, resembling switching to a again three or going for a diamond midfield, however the 4-2-3-1 has labored nicely not too long ago and he ought to keep it up.

There is perhaps a temptation to deliver Lindelof again in defence, however the Bailly and Maguire partnership has labored nicely of late and it deserves to get its hardest check but. The total-backs decide themselves in the intervening time.

In midfield the drive and vitality of Fred and McTominay are a should at Anfield, whereas Fernandes is the primary title on the teamsheet. Pogba’s kind means he ought to begin as nicely, nonetheless, and the best answer could also be a left-wing position for the World Cup winner. Rashford and Cavani can full the entrance three.