5 reasons Manchester United will beat Liverpool

Jul 21, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Manchester United starting eleven before the game against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Manchester United starting eleven before the game against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 21, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira (44) celebrates with forward James Wilson (49) after a goal against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira (44) celebrates with forward James Wilson (49) after a goal against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Options off the bench

In addition to the deadly starting lineup United fields, they also have a plethora of options off the bench that can come in and change the game. From defensive subs to lock down the game to attackers that can grab a goal or two, United is ready for any situation. That is the problem with Liverpool’s select of players off the bench.

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In the Sunderland game, Liverpool brought on Origi directly after scoring to go up 2-1 in hopes of adding to their lead. This is their only established attacking player on the bench, as the others are either defenders or youth players. There is nothing wrong with promoting youth, but having experience could be vital in a big game like this.

United has all the signs pointing in the right direction. They have been on a stellar run of form and will look to make it seven wins in a row in league play. The match against Liverpool will be at Old Trafford on Sunday, January 15th at 11am EST. It will be a hotly contested match, with both sides going for it all in an attempt to climb the table.