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The Premier League's tastiest northern grudge match: Liverpool vs Manchester United

Live on: </strong> </p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/steemimgimgs/2016/10/15/SKY-NBBCSN6fc6d.jpg" alt="SKY-NBBCSN6fc6d.jpg" border="0" /><p><strong>20:00 UK Time (19:00 UTC) Monday 17th October 2016</strong>

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## Premier League, Matchday 8: LIVERPOOL VS. MANCHESTER UNITED

>*These two teams have been arch-enemies since the beginning of football.*

### Liverpool is currently 4th in the ranking, while Manchester United is 6th.

### Both teams could move up on the list if they manage to win this game!

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# <center>Liverpool</center>
<center><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/steemimgimgs/2016/10/15/Liverpool_FCc4317.jpg" alt="Liverpool_FCc4317.jpg" border="0" /></center>

Liverpool is currently on a streak and has won the last 5 consecutive matches; they are in top form. Their top aces are Mané, Firming, and Sturridge - and they're hungry to score more goals!

<center><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/steemimgimgs/2016/10/15/liverpoolee450.gif" alt="liverpoolee450.gif" border="0" /></center>

<center>They all get along with each other very well - it's a harmonic team.</center>

<center><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/steemimgimgs/2016/10/15/second8cc36.gif" alt="second8cc36.gif" border="0" /></center>

Trainer Klopp has also proven his strategic skills, and we can be sure that he has come up with a plan against Manchester United as well. He was very successful with Borussia Dortmund already and has now settled into the Liverpool Team nicely.

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# <center>Manchester United</center>
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But we can't underestimate Manchester United either - they've had huge transfers this summer, and invested a lot in new players that should improve the team's performance.

Superstar Ibrahimovic and Young Talent Pogba are only a few names that will help lift he Team to another level! Pogba Managed to score a goal from 30m distance in France and was transferred for the record-breaking sum of 130 million, so all eyes are on him!

<center><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/steemimgimgs/2016/10/15/thirda8884.gif" alt="thirda8884.gif" border="0" /></center>

And of course Mourinho, one of the best Trainers in the world, certainly has an ace up his sleeve as well. With all his experience and knowledge, we can surely expect a Strategic Masterplan from him.

<center><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/steemimgimgs/2016/10/15/fourth4739d.gif" alt="fourth4739d.gif" border="0" /></center>

It's unsure if England-Legend Rooney is going to play - he's in good condition, but the fans have not been satisfied with his efforts lately. So it's also possible that he starts on the bench.

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# <center>The Matchup</center>
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Liverpool performed amazingly in their last matches, while Manchester Utd struggled a bit against strong opponents recently.

But in the end, all statistics don't matter that much - when arch enemies play against each other, everybody plays passionately to win! Both teams are in great condition and eager to play. It will be a tense match.

Is ManU going to stop Liverpool's winning streak?

Or will Liverpool keep up heir amazing performance and defend their position in the ranking?

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