Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said his team is ready for a fight when they take on Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday (March 5).
The Red Devils have been in excellent form this season, unbeaten in 11 games in all competitions. They won the Carabao Cup last weekend (February 26) and advanced to the FA Cup quarter-final in midweek. Meanwhile, Liverpool have struggled this season but appear to be returning to form, winning three of their last four Premier League games.
The Reds now host arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday, which promises to be a fascinating affair. Ten Hag acknowledged that it will be a difficult match but stressed that his team will be prepared to get a positive result. He said (via ManUnitedZone_):
“I know that the environment will be hostile against us; we like. I’m looking forward to it. My team will be prepared to fight. We know that we have to suffer and sacrifice to get a good result”.
The Red Devils won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Old Trafford in August. Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford scored for the hosts, while Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks forward to Manchester United clash
The two most successful clubs in England have had an immense rivalry over the years. Regardless of its form, Liverpool vs Manchester United is always a great game for both teams.
Speaking about how much he enjoys those games, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp said in his press conference (via Liverpool’s website):
“A lot. Actually, that’s what I enjoy the most. I think I mentioned it many times before, and everyone knows it anyway: there are so many things that are much more important than football in life, but around these games football, all of us to get a little bit out of this sometimes not so nice reality and go deeper into this game, and I really like that.”
added:
“That’s when football is the most important, for these 95, 98 minutes. I love it. Everyone will see it and I would see it if I wasn’t here. It’s a great game and I’m really looking forward to it.”
The Merseysiders are sixth in the Premier League, six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, but have one game to play. Manchester United, meanwhile, is third, 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal, but with one game to go.