MATCH SCHEDULE
DATE : 15.10.2011
TIME : 11:45 GMT
VENUE : ANFIELD, ENGLAND.
Liverpool player to watch: Dirk Kuyt. The Dutchman was restored to the Liverpool side in place of Jordan Henderson against Everton and, despite missing a penalty, excelled in the 2-0 derby victory at Goodison Park. Kuyt is Liverpool's equivalent of United's Ji-Sung Park in that he is not usually the most spectacular player on the pitch but is always dependable. However, Kuyt did score a hat-trick, his first for Liverpool, the last time United visited to Anfield and he's clearly a man for the big occasion.
Manchester United player to watch: Wayne Rooney. The England striker was sent off against Montenegro last Friday, leading to accusations that he wasn't in the right frame of mind to play in the Euro 2012 qualifier following the arrest of his father the day before by police investigating a football betting scam. However, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has defended the former Everton striker's temperament and is confident he is ready for another tough test at Anfield. The Premier League's leading goalscorer possesses undoubted quality and, if he can rise above the inevitable taunts, could well add to his nine-goal tally for the season.
Key Battle: Jose Enrique v Nani. Liverpool's new left-back has started all seven Premier League games this season, earning a man of the match performance against Arsenal and turned provider for Suarez and Carroll against Wolves and Everton respectively, but it will be his defensive qualities that are put to the test by Nani. United's pacy winger has enjoyed a prolific start to the season with three goals and three assists in seven games and will be one of the main threats at Anfield.
