The much anticipated encounter between Liverpool and Manchester United is finally here.
I have to admit, unlike most Match Day encounters, I cannot keep my neutral hat on. Liverpool blood runs in my veins, and right now, it is red hot! I'm not sure if the elevated blood temperature levels can be fully attributed to excitement and anticipation of a Liverpool victory over their greatest rivals. I believe it is partially due to fear.
Yes. Fear. That simple four letter word will be top most in my mind till the final whistle of the game goes tomorrow. Why? Manchester United is as formidable a foe as it gets. It doesn't make it any easier that they are the defending champions and are currently joint leaders on the Premier table.
In Rooney and Chicharito, they have two of the deadliest strikers that walked the Premier League. Between both strikers, any ball that falls into an opponent's 18 yards box has a 50:50 chance of going into the net. To make matters worse for Liverpool, they also have two of the sharpest wingers in the trade - Nani and Ashley Young.
Notwithstanding, Liverpool will not be outdone in the scare tactics department. Luis Suarez is defenders worst Halloween dream. Throw in Steven Gerrard, Stewart Downing, Dirk Kuyt, Craig Bellamy and you have a bunch of Woodpeckers waiting to peck a hole in Man United's back line.
Tomorrow morning's encounter promises to deliver another classic.
Set your alarms!
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