Liverpool bid to end woeful league run against United

Liverpool are sweating on Georginio Wijnaldum’s fitness ahead of next week’s showdown with Manchester United after he was injured on Holland duty. The centre-forward has made a positive start, scoring six goals in 11 games, although Stoke was the third consecutive league match in which he’s failed to find the net.

“His appointment to referee Monday evening’s Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United should certainly not raise any eyebrows despite him living and working in the Manchester area”, Poll wrote in his Daily Mail column. This season’s clashes will have added spice with Liverpool’s Juergen Klopp and United’s Jose Mourinho – two of the world’s most highly regarded managers – trying to outwit each other in a battle that is sure to add to the list of great matches.

Wijnaldum has been ever-present for Jurgen Klopp’s team in the Premier League this season and settled impressively in central midfield following his £25mn summer transfer from Newcastle United.

Liverpool, meanwhile, have been in fine form this season and look in good shape as they prepare to take on their bitter local rivals on Merseyside.

Brewitt was one of three trailists to feature for Chesterfield reserves in their 3-0 win over Rotherham United last night.

The worldwide break is well underway and most of the Premier League’s top clubs have stars missing in action.

However it was fellow midfielder, Paul Pogba, of Manchester United, who stole the headlines for France last night, netting a stunning long-range victor to seal all three points in Group A.

“We know how Jose Mourinho approaches games at Anfield”.

Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata thinks a third straight Premier League victory at Anfield would prove his side mean business as they attempt to challenge for the title.

The side come up against the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City after the global break and it’ll be a big test for the squad. We might find out at some point during the game, but he’s unlikely to start.

After crushing all before them in the first two months of the campaign, City will be bidding for their first win in three games in all competitions on Saturday when they host fifth-placed Everton, who are four points behind them.