There is some serious excitement among the punters in the Tavern today as we build towards Man United against Liverpool.
The clash of two of the games brightest and best managers is sure to bring fireworks in the Premier League this weekend, in what is a huge game for both clubs.
The Red Devils have hit a serious patch of form, pulling themselves back up to 6th in the table and well in contention for the top four.
Liverpool sit second, and are the closest challenges to runaway leaders Chelsea.
Our landlord thinks Mourinho and United could have too much for the Reds this weekend, and with that in mind, here are THREE things we think Mourinho must do to dominate Liverpool today…
Nullify Liverpool’s pressing game
Klopp and Liverpool pride themselves on their fast paced pressing game, and Mourinho will need to try and find a way to stifle this.
It will be interesting to see what approach the Portuguese manager takes.
Will he counter it with high pressing of his own? Or will he sit back and soak it up and hope to counter attack? Either way, it will be an intriguing situation to watch unfold.
Get some early shots in
If there is one thing Liverpool have struggled with this season, it is finding a goalkeeper who is reliable.
Jose Mourinho will be encouraging his team to get shots on goal raining in early on today, with both Mignolet and Karius showing signs of weakness this term.
If United can keep peppering the goal with shots on target, there is a high chance either Liverpool stopper will buckle under the pressure.
Stop Adam Lallana
One of the outstanding players in the Premier League so far this season, Adam Lallana has been excellent throughout the campaign for Liverpool.
His all action style and seemingly never ending energy has been a key component in Liverpool’s success.
Mourinho will be hoping Michael Carrick and Paul Pogba can put the shackles on the England man and take away one of the main threats for Klopp’s men.
