13 Jan 2017 21:15:21
All arrows pointing towards a loss this weekend. Liverpool slumping and United on winning streak. And yet, I see another big performance from our side and a massive 2 - 1 win. I think we would require Hendo though.


1.) 13 Jan 2017
13 Jan 2017 21:48:10
I actually think United could be the spark that triggers an upturn in form. After this weekend it doesn't look like our injuries are going to be much of an issue after this weekend (touch wood) .

We've been missing Coutinho for nearly 2 months, Matip has been out a couple of times in that tine, and the only performance I can call absolutely disappointing was the Southampton game. Hendo coming back, Grujic and Ojo back in and around the team. With Sturridge, Origi, Firmino all fit as well, this is possibly the strongest we've been on the whole all season as if we get the Sturridge we know exists I think we won't miss Mane as much, not to mention the fact that team seems stronger with Matip and we've clearly missed him recently. I think he's the one I'm happiest about coming back.
Mou teams don't seem to do well against Klopp's, if Coutinho starts we could run riot with Firmino and Sturridge linking up with him. I think it would be advisable to drop Can as Hendo and Gini, if we're going to win I think we need to do nullify Pogba and they provide more energy; clearly Lallana needs to start.


2.) 13 Jan 2017
13 Jan 2017 22:02:38
I have already placed the money on a win. A thumping win would make it double or tripple. For some reason I feel so confident we will thrash them.


3.) 13 Jan 2017
13 Jan 2017 22:13:22
Backlash on Sunday. Kloppo's men will be ready for a battle and will lay a marker down 🏆


4.) 13 Jan 2017
13 Jan 2017 22:29:32
I fear the worst. We seriously lack any pace and penetration without Mané. It's all tippy tappy around the 18 yard box.


5.) 13 Jan 2017
13 Jan 2017 23:14:00
I really sont see us running all over them. That would require Mourinho sending his team out there with no discipline but ya just know they will be well organized. If we can press them effectively high up the pitch then we may create chances (obviously lol. ) but I think this will be a slow tactucal game that favors a draw


6.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 00:13:09
Don`t be surprised if Mou parks the bus even at home cos he did the exact same thing in the first half vs City this season. Why? He is terrified to go against coaches who have consistently smashed him in the past case in point, Klopp and Pep. We shall see.


7.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 00:14:28
Drop Sturridge, play origin on the flanks, bobby in the middle. sturridges movement and runs wrong for the team shape


8.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 01:07:07
Agree bob, don't no what it is with sturridge. Almost looks like the mans grown an extra foot, looks very slow and lacks agility, much more effective off the bench when the game has slowed down


9.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 01:52:02
We will win 2-nil and Milner is going to score


10.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 04:04:40
Either united park the bus again an play for a nil nil or they try and come at us an get a hiding.


11.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 08:35:46
Hamilton Red mourinho is scared it petrified, hat he does is plan well.

Any manager that sets up gung-ho against us is risking a tonking.

He ruined our title chances by stifling the "slip" game against us an without Mane- it would be easy to do the same this time round.

What this does mean is that defensively we have to be spot on as a goal conceded is likely to decide the game.

That will be the plan. Stifle us, wait for a mistake, protect 1-0 lead to the end or wait for a chance as we press forward.

We CANNOT concede the first goal.


12.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 12:40:58
Which is why we need to start fast, get an early goal like the city game before they get settled.


13.) 14 Jan 2017
14 Jan 2017 14:45:54
I agree, Agger as goals change games in general. If I were Klopp I would throw him a curveball and play a cagey style from the off like we did vs City. Stay as a compact unit, cut out spaces in midfield and set pressing zones (part of the Gegen pressing system) to pick their pockets and go on the counter. This is what we did vs City BUT couldn`t finish off the openings created.

If we get an early goal then, we do what we did to City as explained above BUT we must start fast and pounce when the opportunity arrives. Remember tho, even a draw is NOT a bad result regardless of however way you slice it.