MAN UTD MIDFIELDER Paul Pogba is bracing himself for Sunday’s blockbuster showdown against Liverpool, a game he labelled bigger than the Manchester derby.
United welcome rivals Liverpool to Old Trafford with both teams in fine form in the Premier League, particularly Pogba and Co.
A resurgence under manager Jose Mourinho has seen United go 15 matches unbeaten in all competitions and 11 in the Premier League to sit sixth in the standings and five points adrift of second-placed Liverpool.
And world-record signing Pogba is aware of the significance of the clash, putting it ahead of the Manchester City fixture.
“The history of fixture is well known. It is a big derby, more so than Manchester City,” Pogba told BBC’s The Premier League Show.
“The atmosphere is always very special.
“You want three points against any team, but it is more special when it comes against Liverpool.”
United head into the match on the back of a 2-0 win over Hull City in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals midweek, while Liverpool suffered a 1-0 loss to Southampton in the same competition.
My anxiety levels have risen already.
Wonder will Jose park the bus again for this fixture
Any chance you could park your bull $hit comments Alan? Nobody’s interested in what you have to say, neither United or Liverpool fans.
@Sloop John G: man Utd the team in form, Pool stuttered a lil, should be an glorious day for one set of fans……
Indeed William, if it lives up to the hype it should be great.
@alan b. If I ever see a football manager on TV advertising Opel or Philips or Gillette or Nivea will be the day football as we know it dies. Oh wait…
@alan b go on away out of it u gomey head
Or top eleven computer games eh??
Loooool or tea
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@Teddy, one thing’s for sure, he won’t be advertising toothpaste :-)
@Sloop John G: The moment they hype it, it turns into a dull game. Man Utd have improved. If Pool withstand the attacks. it will be counter attacking game, hopefully goals….
Never saw it on TV. Unlike klippty. May as well cash in before he gets found out I suppose. The German Rodgers
Or moyes or LVG
So just because you never seen it on tv it makes ok
Sloop you know better than a reaction mate.
Not reacting Nollaig, just having pre match banter :-)
Maith an fear.
Good way to wind up the Arabs
Utd 2nil
Mane is gonna be a huge loss , hopefully Henderson matip and couthinho are all fit to start.
Henderson in particular is vitally important. Coutinho is not fully fit and none of the Liverpool defence can handle Zlatan including Matip so it doesn’t matter really matter about them.
Huge game. Liverpool win and are nailed on for a top 4 finish at the very least, United left unsure of their spot again. United win and Liverpool are under pressure especially if Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal all win. A draw is a likely outcome.
Hopefully both teams go for it from the start!