“Anfield has always been a difficult place to go,” said David Moyes. PHOTO: AFP
David Moyes has been quick to express his anger at Manchester United’s tough start to the season, but a daunting trip to bitter rivals Liverpool today offers an opportunity to lay down a marker in the title race.
Moyes was frustrated at having to face Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the space of his first five matches as United manager.
The Scot has picked up four points from his first two matches in charge, a comprehensive 4-1 win at Swansea and a goalless draw with Chelsea on Monday.
But Moyes knows a victory over their old rivals on Merseyside would certainly go a long way in ingratiating himself in Manchester.
“Anfield has always been a difficult place to go,” said Moyes. “It’s a great stadium and I’m looking forward to going back there.
“In some ways it’s no different to any other game as you can only get three points for a win but it’d be a big win if we can do that.Liverpool are one of the strong teams this season so if we can do that it can be a good start.”
With Liverpool having secured victories in both of their matches so far, United trail Brendan Rodgers’ side by two points going into today’s game.
Meanwhile, Rodgers has challenged his players to put down a marker which signals they are good enough to compete with the Premier League’s top four.
“We didn’t get enough wins against teams above us last season,” said Rodgers.
“It was small percentages, small margins that we can improve. It’s going to be a tough game but I believe we are ready for it. It’s a challenge we relish.”
In other fixtures of the day, Arsenal will take on Tottenham while West Brom will face Swansea.
Negredo helps nervy Manchester City edge past Hull
Alvaro Negredo came off the bench to score for the second successive game as Manchester City edged to a 2-0 win at home to promoted Hull City in the Premier League yesterday.
The Spaniard was brought on at halftime and 20 minutes later brought relief to the home fans inside the Etihad Stadium, while Yaya Toure added a late strike in the 90th minute to give City six points from their opening three games, three more than yesterday’s opponents.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 1st, 2013.
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