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Aldridge offers prediction for Liverpool clash at Man Utd

Liverpool hero John Aldridge has made his prediction for today's clash at Manchester United.

He wrote for the Sunday World: "Liverpool will tear United apart on the break if they throw too many men forward, so don't be surprised if we see a conservative United side take to the field at Old Trafford, with two key areas at the forefront of their mind.

"I'd expect Marcus Rashford in the wide left role and his job will be to get in behind Trent Alexander-Arnold when he breaks forward.

"Trent is a fine attacking player, but opposition teams are looking to put balls into the space he leaves when he makes his attacking bursts and Liverpool might need to have a right-sided midfield player like James Milner to offer extra cover in that position.

"The other area United will look to exploit is Liverpool's high defensive line, with balls over the top a constant concern for Klopp as his defence has been offering up too many chances this season.

"I would expect both teams to score today and my bet would be on a draw, but so much depends on how United approach this game."

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