Comparing Man United and Liverpool’s best player in each position after busy summer transfer window.
David de Gea vs Simon Mignolet
Although it remains to be seen if one of these goalkeepers will still be at the club next season, David de Gea currently wins this battle against the Liverpool shot-stopper hands down.
Vote: De Gea
Matteo Darmian vs Nathaniel Clyne
Two fine new signings at right-back, United have signed Matteo Darmian from Torino, while Liverpool have looked closer to home by bringing in Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton, who is certainly the more proven player, at least in English football.
Vote: Clyne
Luke Shaw vs Alberto Moreno
Perhaps two of the finest young left-backs in the game, both will need to step it up in 2015/16, but at the moment it looks like Alberto Moreno is the superior talent and more ready to shine on a consistent basis.
Vote: Moreno
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Chris Smalling vs Martin Skrtel
Two decent defenders who could be improved upon, there is little between Chris Smalling and Martin Skrtel, with the England defender’s rise at the end of last season perhaps giving him the edge.
Vote: Smalling
Marcos Rojo vs Mamadou Sakho
Another pair of centre-backs who are not quite fulfilling their potential at the moment, Marcos Rojo had an inconsistent first year and Mamadou Sakho arguably looks more accomplished at the moment.
Vote: Sakho
Morgan Schneiderlin vs Jordan Henderson
With no disrespect to new Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, he is not of the quality of Manchester United’s new £24m signing Morgan Schneiderlin, who was one of the best midfielders in Europe last season.
Vote: Schneiderlin
Bastian Schweinsteiger vs Emre Can
Again, for all the promise of Liverpool youngster Emre Can in midfield, it is the experienced Bastian Schweinsteiger who will surely show himself to be the better player, at least for now.
Vote: Schweinsteiger
Memphis Depay vs James Milner
Two rather different wide-players, Memphis Depay certainly has more flair to his game and should prove a big hit in England if he fulfills his enormous potential, while James Milner is little more than a solid signing for Liverpool.
Vote: Depay
Angel Di Maria vs Philippe Coutinho
Based on last season’s form, the Liverpool man wins this battle, and it’ll take quite an improvement from Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria to see him rise to one of the best playmakers in the league.
Vote: Coutinho
Juan Mata vs Roberto Firmino
Two superb attacking midfielders who could occupy the number ten role for their clubs next season, Juan Mata wins this duel at the moment purely for being more proven at this level, though Roberto Firmino could prove a superb buy for Liverpool.
Vote: Mata
Wayne Rooney vs Daniel Sturridge
A very close call, but it has to be said that when fully fit Daniel Sturridge is probably playing at a higher level than Wayne Rooney at the moment, with the Manchester United captain slightly past his peak.
Vote: Sturridge
