2. Michael Carrick v Jordan Henderson
Carrick’s return has been vital for United, as they are now able to control games much more easily, and can prevent themselves getting into chaotic games of end to end chances, unfortunately for the neutral.
If United get a lead, it will be very difficult for a disheartened, tired, out-of-form Liverpool to get the ball off the Englishman in midfield. The Reds will rely on Henderson to press the United midfield with his impressive energy, and put pressure on to draw out mistakes.
United’s passing was very sloppy in the face of Southampton pressing on Monday, and Liverpool’s best chance of winning is by replicating that aggressive style.