YOU have to go back over five years for the last time Manchester United beat rivals Liverpool at home.
Jose Mourinho was the manager at the time and a young Marcus Rashford netted two first half goals from United’s only two shots on target in the 2-1 win.
United also had just 32 per cent possession and manager Mourinho admitted in the aftermath he “doesn’t care” whether people thought his United side deserved the victory.
Incredibly, just four of the starters for that win remain at Old Trafford today.
David de Gea started in goal on the night, and was being protected by a back four of Antonio Valencia, Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling and Ashley Young.
A double pivot of Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic protected the backline.
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An attacking three of Juan Mata, Alexis Sanchez and Rashford supported striker Romelu Lukaku.
Of those players, just De Gea, Bailly, McTominay and Rashford are still at the club.
United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford on Monday with both clubs chasing their first Premier League wins of the season.
The Red Devils, now managed by Dutchman Erik ten Hag, lost on the opening day to Brighton 2-1, and followed it up a week later with a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brentford.
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Liverpool, on the other hand, have been held to two draws by Fulham and Crystal Palace.
And to make matters worse, club record signing Darwin Nunez was shown a straight red card for headbutting Palace’s Joachim Andersen in their last outing.
It means he misses the clash.
For Manchester United, De Gea is likely to keep his place in goal.
It’s been predicted that club captain Harry Maguire will be benched, allowing Raphael Varane to partner summer signing Lisandro Martinez in the heart of the defence.
Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia may get the nod to provide the defensive width.
Malacia impressed in the second half of the Brentford defeat.
Imminent signing Casemiro won’t make the game, so Ten Hag will have to make do with Fred and/or McTominay for now.
Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen will provide the creative spark.
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Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo may be selected to spearhead the attack.
United icon Wayne Rooney has, however, recommended dropping Ronaldo for the big game.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
