Well this was supposed to be the title decider but is now just another occasion when we renew our rivalry with our fellow North-Westerners. On the 28th of December, the Dippers were 10 points clear of United soaring high after a 5-1 victory over a hapless Newcastle United team. That was the day when even the non-believers were convinced that this was the year when Liverpool would win a 19th title.
What many failed to note was that that lead was heavily reliant on the fact that United had played three games less. It just couldn't get better for Rafa so he opened war against Sir Alex and to less extent, the FA. The rest is history!
Liverpool now come to Old Trafford 7 points behind United with the Champions having played a game less. It's a scenario that even Sir Alex never dreamt of. For them, it's a case of win tomorrow just to give themselves the slightest of hope as far as this title race is concerned. Even Chelsea right now look like they are best placed to challenge United. It's a testament to the dip in form that Liverpool have had since that infamous Rafa rant.
Enough of the Dippers, Sir Alex has reported no new injury concerns from Wednesday so that means the squad that beat Inter will be more or less the same to the one that starts tomorrow afternoon.
United have gone about 3 and a half months without losing a Premiership game so hopefully, that will spur us on.
I have a bad attitude towards Saturday early kick-offs because I think we have dropped points in each of them this season. Our only defeats so far have also come in such fixtures so hopefully this time, we'll come out on top.
Saturday will be about bragging rights for the North-West and a chance for us to deliver a knock out punch to Liverpool. It will also be a major blow for the likes of Chelsea if we win as that would cement our place as Champions elect! Lunch will be served quite early tomorrow in Manchester, but given the opposition, nobody will be complaining! This is a Special on the menu!
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