It will be no easy task for them at Anfield, that's for sure. I'm not saying I'm confident of getting 3 pts at home, but I can say that we won't keel over and die. We'll make them work for it and with both sides looking defensively suspect in recent games, who is to say we won't see a high scoring match? We usually do turn up for this game even when we lose so it's going to be a matter of how clinical we are in front of goal. They mancs have been putting their chances away and hence they are able to grind out results. Berbatov is out of favour and whoever they choose to start, they will have a pretty quick and mobile forward line with the likes of Hernandez, Rooney, Welbeck and even Owen in fine goal scoring form. I'm a little apprehensive with starting both Carra and Skrtel in the heart of defence but I reckon it's our safest option given that Agger is out injured and Coates is inexperienced and new to the Prem. If Glenn Johnson were back, it would be interesting to see Martin Kelly slot right into the heart of our defence given how quick he is. We're probably going to concede, I just hope we score.

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Added on October 5, 2011, 3:43 pmInterested to hear your thoughts. It is a highly charged encounter and possibly the most watched match all over the world. I've heard mancs downplaying the importance of this game but if you are truly a fan of either club, it doesn't come bigger than this. If it does, well, maybe you were born yesterday. The rivalry runs deep, certainly deeper than even football itself. The atmosphere at Anfield will be akin to one of those famous European nights. The Kop will certainly be up for this. They proved this at White Heart Lane as we were hammered, and still "YNWA" from the away end was audible. Let's to our part again.

This post has been edited by Duke Red: Oct 5 2011, 03:43 PM

Yes in recent times we rose to the occasion and beat them at Anfield multiple times for the past few seasons. Seems like our players perform at 110% when we face them at our homeground.

Both of our backlines are kinda shaky too. Suarez and Bellamy/Downing will have a go at their defenders while I expect Rooney and Nani to do the same too. Will be a great match! It sure will be hostile, but I hope no coin tossing incident a.l.a Everton. If got coins please donate them to our LFC to fund our next transfer, don't throw them at Manc players.

anyone here have liverpool current lineup picture? hopefully in HD..

thx

Mancs have not beaten us at Anfield since December 2007, one fixture that Reds will be looking above the others. As Duke said, biggest of all others!. Benitez had the best head-to-head record against Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in Liverpool's 08-09 title charge, but still ended up finishing second due to slipping up in smaller games. No one understands "the Liverpool way" like Dalglish does, he will have his plans ready for this encouter.

I've seen comments from Mancs fans on their "section", pretty confident they are with the high flying youngsters and the current form, but it is essential to remember that this match is one out of 38 over the course of the season and a run of results is always preferential over a big-game victory. We certainly need the morale-boosting win over the Mancs!.

Another Kuyt's hat-trick? We'll see about it.

I prefer Carroll to have his hat-trick to get his confidence back.

Or even Stewart Downing or Charlie Adam to get a goal each. Or even the returning Bellamy and Gerrard. Am I too greedy?

Don't be fooled by SAF comments. He is on his usual "mind games" again. He wants to take the pressure off the MU team and focus it on the Liverpool...I hope the players just ignore it and play to their best ability....

Suarez said Title out of reach....

Suarez is being realistic there. Nothing wrong. Even our own owner said the realistic target is to get back into top four this season.Though I must question the need of saying it in public.Hmm.....

Anyway, I cant pretend i m stunned by the idea of starting Carrol in the match. First and foremost, he hit a goal last game bt that itself doesnt guarantee a starting berth in the team. Plus, his immobality and lack of willingness to work for the team makes it a liability to the team.... More like 10men on field than 11, just like most of us said in the last game. I would certainly prefer Bellamy to start the game. He has shown in previous few games that he managed to change our game to next level whenever he came on. His pace and experience will play a vital part for us in such an important match.Let's not forget, he got workrate as good as Suarez, if not better than Kuyt. So, I hope I can see lineup like this...

Reina

Kelly---Carra---Skrtel----Enrique

Kuyt---Lucas---Gerrard---Downing

-----------Bellamy----------------

-----------Suarez----------------


I hope KD doesnt make a bold decision by fielding Henderson in such an important game especially when the mancs are in great form. Henderson and Carrol can come off the bench but pls, stay away from starting lineup. Not that I m not being supportive here, it's just that I m being rational and realistic that there are better options upfront for us than these 2.

I really hope Suarez is wrong about that.But yeah,getting back in the UCL is the most important here.

his jedi mind tricks do not work.

It is totally out of mind to expect Liv to be title contender.

It is all about rebuilding and back to top 4 contention candidate.
Please be realistic.

Even from the 7 games played, we can see Liv still lack of cutting edge or potential champion candidate that can easily kill off opponent and win in convincing way.

in my opinion, Gerrard cannot start as he is still recovering and didn't have match fitness..moreover, this is a rough n fast-paced game..for me, adam will start and gerrard will come in the second half..

I', hoping that Gerrard will be given a starting berth. He may not be back to full match fitness but it's the international break and I'm sure he's going to be put through his paces on the training ground. At this point, a half fit Steven Gerrard is at least as good as Charlie Adam and definitely better than a Henderson. His mere presence should boost morale which is something not many players at the club can lay claim to doing. *Fingers crossed*.

What time is the game between Liverpool and Man Utd next Saturday?

7.45pm

Thanks and I will anticipate the match.

i reckon stevie g will start given he's not selected for england and will be well rested for man u. he would defintely be a huge tactical & psycho boast to the team.

my prediction for first XI - Reina, Kelly, Skrtel, Carra, Enqique, Downing, Lucas, Adam, Kuyt, Suarez, Carroll.

My starting line-up vs. mancs:

Why no Carroll..
And i think playing 3 midfield is wise..