One of the first games that most Premier League fans mark on their calendar at the start of the season, Liverpool vs Manchester United, is just a couple of days away. Both teams are in contrast forms at the moment with Liverpool winning their last 4 games while Manchester United winning just 1 of their last 4 games in the league. However, the enmity between both the sides is set to produce a thrilling encounter at Anfield. Mourinho will hope that his team can silence the new and renovated Anfield early in the game and provide his fans with some bragging rights.
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The manager will be sweating over the fitness of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Luke Shaw both of whom are out of the game injured for sometime now. Phil Jones remains the only other injury concern while the likes of Sergio Romero, Marcos Rojo, Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling and Ander Herrera are all back in action after the break to give Mourinho some selection headache.
David de Gea:
Arguably one of the best shot-stoppers in the league, De Gea, will be pumped up to face Liverpool, a club against whom he has some fond memories.
Antonio Valencia:
The Ecuador international had a decent outing in the international break and he will be back in action this weekend at Anfield.
Eric Bailly:
The summer buy for Mourinho has not been entirely trustworthy this season but he is the best option for the manager and will start this game on Monday.
Chris Smalling:
The England star was an unused substitute in the international break and will be raring to get back into action this weekend against Liverpool.
Daley Blind:
The Dutch international has been superb in a left-back position in recent times for United. He should keep his place in the side for this game.
Ander Herrera:
The Spaniard has put in some great performances recently to get the nod ahead of Fellaini. He will continue to feature alongside summer signing Paul Pogba.
Paul Pogba:
The world record signing, Pogba, is slowly showing some form at Old Trafford and he will play an important role on the night against the Reds.
Jesse Lingard:
Injuries to Mkhitaryan has seen Mourinho trust the youngster who also got a chance to play for the national side during the break. He should start this game at Anfield.
Juan Mata:
Another player who has fond memories of traveling to Anfield is Juan Mata. The midfielder will be raring to go and will hope that he can give his side all three points from this game.
Anthony Martial:
The scene of his first ever game in the Premier League for Martial might help him re-ignite his form early this season as he is expected to start for United at Anfield on Monday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
The biggest threat for Liverpool on the night, Zlatan, will be playing his first game between the two sides and will hope to have a decent outing.