Starve the Liverpool Forwards of Service
Liverpool were handed a 1-0 defeat by Southampton in their midweek EFL Cup clash and there was a lot that Jose and United could learn from the way the Saints played on the day.
Maintaining a strong defensive shape, Southampton cut off the supply lines to Liverpool’s forward Daniel Sturridge, while they managed to shackle the likes of Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino with great ease.
Mourinho should try and adapt a similar strategy on Sunday and the form in which Phil Jones is, alongside Chris Smalling, they should be able to deal with the threat the Liverpool attackers might pose. The left-back position remains an area of concern, though, with Marcos Rojo doubtful and Luke Shaw just returning from injury while Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind haven’t been convincing enough. Whoever plays, will have to be on top of their game against Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne if United are to keep the visitors quiet.