Liverpool will journey to Previous Trafford to face Manchester United within the Premier League on Sunday (7 April).
Manchester Metropolis gained 4-2 in opposition to Crystal Palace, and Arsenal secured a convincing 3-0 win over Brighton away from residence on Saturday. The stage is properly set for Liverpool to choose up three factors and regain their high spot.
The Reds drew 0-0 in opposition to United within the reverse fixture, and misplaced 4-3 within the FA Cup conflict at Previous Trafford three weeks again. Nonetheless, this can be a totally different sport, and Liverpool need to win this because the title race guarantees to go right down to the wire.
Liverpool will probably be boosted by the return of Wataru Endo, however all eyes will probably be on Alexis Mac Allister who has been excellent this season, and particularly after the final worldwide break.
Craig Dawson lavished reward on the Argentine midfielder on Soccer Saturday for Sky Sports activities, hailing him as “sensational”, and a “particular” participant.
“He has been the distinction in the mean time. I imply the purpose (in opposition to Sheff United)… wow, that approach, and the accuracy, and power and dedication,” stated Dawson.
“He’s a sensational participant. He actually is. I feel he’s grabbing in and realising what it means enjoying for Liverpool. He’s so influential. He’s a particular, particular, participant.”
Mac Allister key for Liverpool v Man Utd
The Reds paid within the north of £35m to signal Mac Allister from Brighton final summer season, and he has proved to be one of many key gamers for Jurgen Klopp.
Mac Allister cherished to play in a sophisticated function, within the quantity eight function, however Klopp primarily used him within the holding midfield function the place he was equally good.
Will probably be fascinating to see how Liverpool form up for this sport. With Endo returning, Mac Allister ought to play in a sophisticated function the place he has been so efficient. Curtis Jones may come into the aspect, however Klopp in all probability will persist with the profitable mixture and use Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield as a substitute.