Author: PatD

GAME OF THE WEEK: EPL MONDAY NIGHT ‘FOOTBALL’ IS GONNA BE NASTY

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This upcoming Monday we have a gift of a match-up between two top tier Premiere League sides both in need of a big result. Manchester United and Liverpool renew their rivalry with the first fixture between the two teams this season, and it should be one hell of a match. Monday night games (3PM EST) always provides a special atmosphere on club grounds in England, and this week expect the Kop to be absolutely electric as red hot Liverpool defend Anfield against a very dangerous Man U side.

Man U:

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Man U sit at 6th in the league table after seven games and desperately need to find some form if they want to compete like they were projected to before the season. Their star studded lineup featuring exciting young talent in Marcus Rashford, Superhuman football skills in Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and the worlds most expensive player in Paul Pogba have been inconsistent so far this season and leave room for improvement as we head deeper and deeper into the EPL season. With losses against Man City and Watford and a 1-1 draw against Stoke (who currently hang out in the relegation zone) in the last five matches, Man U will feel like they have something to prove against Liverpool on Monday night…AKA they can’t lose.

Liverpool:

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While Man U are still trying to figure some things out on the pitch, Liverpool looks like they have a lot figured out at the moment. Sitting in 4th with 16pts and only two points away from 1st, the Reds have enjoyed four straight wins and are looking to continue the streak against a scary Man U side who have had the edge over Liverpool as of late. In their last ten games, Liverpool has come out with a win only twice.

Things to watch for:

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  • A huge part of this game should depend on defensive play. This will be clear as Liverpool’s back four will have to find a way defend against the likes of Ibra and Rashford and a Man U attack that will be constantly fed by Pogba’s disgusting vision and passing. Or…Pogba can always just take it himself, make everyone look like a bitch and bang in a longshot if he so pleases. So to say the least, Liverpool’s defense will have to be on its toes. On the other side, I’d look for Liverpool to pressure Man U’s defense who has been shaky as of late. Coutinho, Firmino, and Mane should cause some problems for Man U alone, but if supported well by Clyne and Milner on the wings and by Henderson anchoring the mid, look for Man U to be forced into a mistake on the defensive side. James Milner has four goals this season from banging in pens alone so I wouldn’t be shocked if Liverpool have opportunities off Man U mistakes/shaky defending.
  • Whatever weird Pokemon-ass haircut Pogba will decide to sport (rumor has it he’s getting emojis this time…)
  • Prediction: 2-1 Liverpool