The Saturday showdown

The rout in Anfield against Real Madrid recently was the best I've seen Liverpool played in a while. I remember the Reds being in such top form early in the season, beating Man United and Chelsea, among others, but somewhat characteristically faltered toward the closing of the season. I'm hoping that they can maintain the same form this coming Saturday for a showdown with Man United at Old Trafford.

Can Man United be easily toyed with like Real Madrid? Highly unlikely. It is rare nowadays to see Man United plays such a mediocre game like they did with Inter Milan yesterday, and after a good tongue-lashing from Sir Fergie in the locker-room I'm sure the lads will bounce back this weekend. Both managers will put in their best and strongest eleven out on the pitch and it will be a ferocious battle until the final whistle is blown. There will be plenty of sweat, blood and tear left out there on the pitch. I expect nothing less!

What's my prediction? Is this a rhetorical question or what? Of course I'm hoping for a sweet Liverpool's victory and thus sweeping the series this season but I think it'll most likely be a 1-1 draw. It'll be a tight and close game with plenty of emotions and tempers flying all over the pitch. There will be a fierce battle in midfield but the game will soon open up on the flanks as both teams try to exploit each other's perceived defensive weakness. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a fast-paced and free-flowing game and this game certainly has all the elements to be an entertaining one. It might even become a classic as there's nothing less at stake in the game than the Premiership itself. Spoiling Man United's quest for the improbable quintiple can also be sweet!