One of the biggest rivalries in the Premier League is set to resume this weekend as Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will travel to the Old Trafford to face their arch rivals in search of all three points. The Reds are still without a victory in all competitions in the New Year and would love to change the trend at the weekend but Manchester United are now unbeaten in their last 15 games in all competitions and are slowly moving up the points table.
It is a game that can make or break Liverpool’s chances of a title and with the stakes that high, it is bound to be an entertaining affair. With both teams having some star players in their ranks, there are some individual battles on the field that can light up the game. Here are three such battles that can go on to decide the outcome of the game:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic vs Dejan Lovren:
With 13 goals and 3 assists so far in the Premier League, Zlatan, at his age, is still one of the most effective players in the league. He has been sublime at times in front of goal and though he has had his off days, he has been one of the most influential players for the Red Devils this season. He will be up against Croatian defender Dejan Lovren, who is slowly finding some form. He has helped Liverpool to some decent performances recently but will have to be at his best to keep the Swede away from goal. Surely, it is a clash that can have an impact on the result on the night.