Liverpool vs. Manchester United: 5 key matchups

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: GRADIENT ADDED - COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 630799888 and 619016290) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United and Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool. Manchester United and Liverpool meet in a Premier League match on October 14,2017 at Anfield in Liverpool. ***LEFT IMAGE*** STRATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Stratford, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: Jose Mourinho manager of Manchester United and Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool argue on the touchline the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

A mouth-watering clash welcomes the Premier League back after the international break as Liverpool take on Manchester United

After a frantic international break, the Premier League returns with a fantastic fixture. Second place Manchester United has been near perfect this season, winning six of their first seven matches and allowing just two goals in that time. Their attack has been free-flowing and players from all areas of the pitch have been contributing to their success.

Liverpool has slightly under performed up to this point in the season. With draws against Watford, Newcastle and Burnley, it seems the same struggles plague the team that caused so much turmoil last year. They still seem to prefer to outscore opponents rather than defend well, so this could be a very high scoring affair.

Neither team is at full strength, with the likes of Pogba, Lallana and Mane all out of this match. There is still plenty of quality on both sides, though, and there are a few player matchups that could be crucial in deciding the outcome.

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