3. Philippe Coutinho vs Juan Mata
There will be plenty of battles happening all around the pitch when United take on Liverpool on Sunday, but arguably the most interesting one will be the battle of the two diminutive midfield magicians in Coutinho and Mata. Both have had tough spells during their time with the respective clubs, but both have shown on more than one occasion just why they need to start every single game.
Although Coutinho has managed to do that, Mata has struggled to get a consistent run in the side this season. But every time he has been on the pitch, the Spaniard has shown just why he deserves to be there. And with both defenses looking less than impenetrable, Coutinho and Mata will certainly have plenty of time and space to work their magic. Whoever comes out on top will go a long way in helping their side win the game.