[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 January 2016 1348 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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In the first of Sunday’s two Premier League showdowns, old rivalries are renewed as Liverpool lock horns with Manchester United at Anfield. The Reds displayed tremendous spirit to secure a 3-3 draw against Arsenal on Wednesday, while the Red Devils’ incident-packed trip to St James’ Park played out to the same scoreline.

No team chalked up more attempts (88) and key passes (70) than Liverpool over the last four Gameweeks, but they suffered from the worst shot accuracy (19.3%) and a poor shot-conversion rate (5.7%). Looking at their defensive output, the Merseysiders conceded five goals and allowed the sixth-most shots inside the box (34). Man United will draw heart from the fact that Liverpool place seventh for goals conceded at home (14) and joint-top for errors leading to goals (four).

Despite recording two blanks over the last four Gameweeks, Man United ranked second for big chances (nine) and joint-fourth for shots on target (18). They’ve typically struggled to exert their influence on the road this term, though, placing in the bottom five for goals (12) and shots on target (34). Moreover, only five teams have conceded more goals in away match-ups (16) than Louis van Gaal’s squad, which bodes well for Liverpool’s attacking prospects.

  1. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Yep can't trust Moreno

  2. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Fitting that the only Scouser in the game scores

  3. Duke Silver ☑
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Afroman assist.

  4. ry ry
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    congrats to the guy who put a fiver on liverpool conceeding 😀

    what odds did you get at 75 mins?

  5. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    awful defending

  6. okiwatevs
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    And that's why I benched Moreno

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Me too. Guess who comes off the bench for Ozil...

  7. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Always scores in patches...

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      This , might be inform now

  8. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Man U well deserved for a dazzling display.

  9. Slam
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    That's unfair. Liverpool punish them

  10. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    1 shot on target, 1 goal. Crap United team so lucky

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I can't believe this side managed to play CL football this season & have a good chance again the next, says it all about the poor quality of football being played in the P really.

      1. djenzio
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I know right? so unjust. LvG only has luck. cannot believe this result.

        Pool out for top4 race now if they don't score

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Pretty ridiculous, they've been dominated all game with DDG being the savior as always 😉

          Looks like it, hopefully not, I'd much rather see a more put together offensive minded Klopp side than this sorry lot LvG has

      2. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        *PL

  11. theeribert
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Does Martial have emotions?

  12. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney mightbecome a option

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Been terrible all game

    2. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      no chance

    3. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      haha utd fan

  13. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    United do not deserve this

    1. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      have to score to win and pool didnt hasnt

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nor do Klopp and his Pool. Fortunately I'm watching Real smashing Gijon by now so don't have to suffer another LVG "tactical masterpiece" (=lucky win after a poor performance).

  14. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Grayyyyyyyt

  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Costa to Rooney might be my transfer this week.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Fool.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Classy.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          😉

  16. GAMBIT
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Here comes the big man...

  17. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    YSB YSB YSB

  18. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Well deserved!

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't start

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Could say the same to you above.

  19. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Get on Benteke

  20. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    tekkkers

  21. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    4 goals in 3 games. 2 home games upcoming...

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney essential

  23. KingOllie
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Welsh pirlo needs to come on

    1. ry ry
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      benteke is welsh?

  24. Kagawa-san-mia
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    1 shot 1 kill

  25. okiwatevs
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney with 4 goals and 1 assist in his last three

    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Will go on a blanking streak soon.

  26. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Moreno > Darmian a decent move if nothing else needed? Kinda want United cover for this run of fixtures..

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Moreno has Norwich, Sunderland and Villa coming up.

    2. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No keep Moreno. Liverpool have been solid today and he has good enough fixtures.

  27. Slam
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Cmon Tekkers.
    Do the damage mate

  28. djenzio
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    so undeserving

    he nearly missed it too

    hate this season

    1. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      almost doesn't count

  29. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    ROOOOOOOOOOOOOONEY

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Carrier pigeon?

  30. Slam
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    10 minutes left.
    There's still time