Manchester City’s attack was unable to find its rhythm against Southampton on Saturday, struggling to create clear-cut opportunities. Despite this, there are reasons for optimism heading into their upcoming match against Crystal Palace.
Key Player: Omar Marmoush
- Omar Marmoush, who was substituted after just 20 minutes in the Southampton game, still managed to make an impact:
- He hit the crossbar.
- Had another goal-bound effort denied by a combination of his own foot and a defender’s outstretched leg.
This display shows that he has the potential to be a threat for Manchester City.
Potential Partnership
Starting Marmoush alongside Erling Haaland at Wembley could provide a bigger threat for Manchester City. Marmoush often lines up on the left wing and drifts into dangerous pockets of space, which could help Haaland get the space he needs. This partnership could be particularly effective if Palace employ a similar defensive strategy as Southampton did on Saturday.
Tactical Considerations
However, it is unlikely that Palace will replicate Southampton’s tactics at Wembley. They have shown in previous games that they are capable of adapting their approach based on their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. If they do not employ a similar defensive strategy, it may give Manchester City an opportunity to exploit weaknesses in their defense.
Off-the-Ball Value
Marmoush also brings value off the ball through his pressing and energy. His ability to cover for Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, if they both start against Crystal Palace, will be crucial in determining Manchester City’s success in this match.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while Manchester City’s attack struggled against Southampton, there are reasons for optimism heading into their upcoming match against Crystal Palace. Starting Omar Marmoush alongside Erling Haaland could provide a bigger threat for Manchester City if Palace do not employ a similar defensive strategy.
The Match
Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Date: Sunday
Kickoff: 2 pm BST
Venue: Old Trafford
The Teams
Manchester United
- Goalkeeper: David de Gea
- Defenders: Harry Maguire (c), Victor Lindelof
- Midfielders: Casemiro (c), Christian Eriksen
- Forwards: Marcus Rashford (c), Anthony Martial
Liverpool
- Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
- Defenders:
- Midfielders:
- Forwards:
The Form Guide
- Manchester United: Have won two consecutive Premier League matches without conceding any goals.
- Liverpool: Have lost three consecutive away league matches.
Head-to-Head
- This is Liverpool’s first visit to Old Trafford since October 2021 when they won 5-0.
- Since then, Liverpool have lost only one league game away from home – at Anfield last season against Aston Villa.
- In contrast, Manchester United’s record under Erik ten Hag has been patchy, with four wins from eight home league games so far this season, including defeats by Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa.
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