08 Sep 2015 11:22:07
So how do we approach the Utd game? A win gets our season back on track whilst a draw could be seen as a good result away to a top four rival. A defeat, however, would be a big blow after the West Ham result.

Should we set up to attack, play an open game and hope that we put away more chances than they do? Do we play conservatively, hoping to edge a tight game or do we park the bus?

Try to leave Rodgers out of your answers, I'm interested in what the fans would do.

1.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 12:23:24
The fans will adopt a 3:0 away win approach I think.

2.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 12:23:55
4-4-2 diamond. High press. Ings and Benteke up top with Firmino at 10. Can at DM, Hendo and Milner box to box.

3.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 12:16:07
This should be a game that the players do not need any motivation for. A loss as you stated would be almost mortal as regards player confidence so I would be setting up to firstly not concede so a counter attack offensive should be deployed. De Gea rumoured to be back between the sticks which does not aid our course.

4.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 12:51:29
The issue is not really what the fans would do - sadly we are all experts!!!! The issue is how the team is set up, the whether the players are up for it which, I'm afraid, only 2 or 3 will be. I am dreading this game against a below par United, instead of relishing them over the years. I just hope my lack of confidence is misplaced and we play a blinder. I agree entirely that if we lose, our season is in real trouble so early into the season.

5.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 13:16:40
This is not the utd of old- they are there for the taking by a good side with strong motivation, some real pace and attacking flair, and who can also put up a decent organised defence.
They have some problems to address, although not as many as we do.
But utd are THE team who are now looking to beat us to that 4th place finish. In that sense they are now our direct rivals and we should be trying to get the win, although we must avoid a loss at all costs.
A draw means we keep pace with our rivals, and even a loss will not be end of the season of course- but it would add pressure into br and the team to get back to winning ways.
A win means 10 points from 5 games, which brings us right back onto the pace in terms of a 4th place finish.
A loss would mean 7 points from 5 games, which is way off the pace for a top four finish.
If we really want a CL place those players are going to have to turn it on in nearly every game- if they slacken off at all we've had it.

6.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 13:19:36
We failed to beat one of the worst UTD team in century last season. I don't see us beating them on Saturday.
On the set up, BR would yet again play a cautious defensive midned set up with two holding players and absorbing all the pressure from the word go.
I would love to see the battle between Clyne and Depay.
Which Liverpool Player would trouble UTD players?
Answer : I don't know.

7.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 13:39:11
RedHouse, that's not the spirit! This is about pinning your colours to the mast and saying how you'd approach the game, it's about foresight over hindsight.

I'd go for something similar to Essex but change the personnel slightly with Hendo at the base and Can in front (I think Hendo would be better at releasing runners).

8.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 14:31:56
Essex is right on the money. This Utd team is there for the taking and that formation is just what might do it. However, I am afraid he will play those error-prone CB`s again and at that point, i suggest we hold hands and start praying for no rushes of blood to the head from either of those two. having said that, their CB`s are just as aweful. I would take a draw right now but we MUST take our chances when they arrive and for sure, we will win the game.

9.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 15:19:49
I just have the worryin feeling he's gona start with the 5 at the back,gomez to go to cb to help protect the other two. Its such a rodgers reactive thing to do. Protect his selection of lovren and skrtel. Think he just won't want to lose.

10.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 15:31:02
Lucas can/milner
Hendo
Firmino benteke ibe/ings
Give hendo license to roam, benteke stay Central, possibly on blind if he's cb, not chance against him in the air, and the others press their back line. Lucas sit deep and can or milner just stop their holding midfielder playing, be it carrick or schweinsteiger.

11.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 15:44:43
Tactics-wise, I'd have a 4 2 3 1 with benteke up front, milner wide right, coutinho in the middle and firmino left. Lucas and hendo/can in front of a back four of clyne, skrtel, sakho and joe g.
Play good old counterattacking footie in 1st half, and maybe nick a goal on the break early in 2nd half whilst utd are pressing on.
Can is a cracking player but i just don't know where to start him.

12.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 16:15:12
Anonymous, Coutinho's suspended, you need to adjust your team.

13.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 16:23:47
Anonymush

Countinho is not playing on Saturday.

14.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 16:37:44
Park the pus! That is Brendan's only hope.

15.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 16:38:48
Of course he isnt, the little tinker. I'll get me coat.

16.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 16:50:18
Yeah tot 66. because your attack hasbeen scoring fives and sixes every other week.frankly the arrogance is outstanding 😂😂

17.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 16:43:53
I can't see us do anything there without Couts tbh. Even with him United were big favourited given how we look this season. Couts was the only one who. could hold the ball under pressure in midfield. But its not that we know how to park the bus and defend effectively. Another painful Sat I am afraid.

18.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 17:32:46
Part of me wonders if Couts not playing maybe a blessing in disguise. Our attack this season has basically been 'give the ball to Coutinho, hope something happens'. This may force us to come up with a better plan.

19.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 17:11:51
TOT, come back when you've won a game.

20.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 18:02:48
I agree with Essex although
- I would play Lucas over Can as I think we'll need to absorb pressure and he has the experience. Lucas also gives Hendo more license to go forward.
- In defence I'd go Skrtel/Sakho and Clyne/Gomez. Tempted by Moreno but I would prioritise defense over attack away from home.
- Firmino/Ings/Benteke would be a dangerous combo on the break, and for all that Coutinho is one of our best players, this setup has more pace on the counter attack and Firmino will feed Ings runs.

We seem to struggle most against sides with a strong defensive setup and a pacy counterattack, so I'm hoping Man Utd will be a better match with more open play for Firmino/Ings/Benteke to do some damage.

21.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 18:15:02
Maybe muscat. At least it will push other players to step up and be counted and don`t forget, Firmino is quite creative himself.

22.) 08 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 21:35:46
sort of with you muscat red. years ago gerrard was injured, at a time we were expected to drop points due to his injury. if we didn't take maximum points we nearly did.

23.) 09 Sep 2015
08 Sep 2015 23:07:35
bore draw by two teams who can't buy a goal. 4-1-3-2 lucas, firmino ,ibe/milner, hendo, ings benteke, go for broke and show some bottle mancs are dross too.