Defenders:
This is probably the first time in years that Liverpool head to Old Trafford as the favourites. The reason for that in the SAS partnership of Suarez and Sturridge who will be a constant headache to the United back four.
Rafael will start at right back while Patrice Evra has a game on his hands lining up against the likes of Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge who will swap places during the entire course of the match. Make no mistake the young Englishman will give the old legs of the French defender quite a torture.
Although Jones and Smalling sounds as the best possible pair that Moyes could line-up, it is upto the manager to decide. Nemanja Vidic can be in contention for a starting berth as his experience could help the Red Devils when they come up against the SAS.
Midfield:
Micheal Carrick has to be the pivot for United in the middle of the park holding the reins together with his passing range. If I was David Moyes, I would play Fellaini alongside Carrick to act as the destroyer, breaking down Liverpool’s attacks and keeping a firm eye on Suarez.
Of course Juan Mata will again start wide right, gradually coming into the middle to link up front. Adnan Januzaj will relish the opportunity to take John Flanagan, trying to make space for the wingback’s overlapping forays.
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