Man United (A): Build Up

[Buzzo]

Is this on BT Sport?

[Chazza]

Nope it's on Sky.

[Chazza]

What could possibly go wrong.....

Police ready for Manchester United's late kick-off against Liverpool… and didn’t object to timing despite potential for trouble

Manchester United host Liverpool at 5.30pm on Saturday evening
They will meet in latest Premier League clash between rivals in 10 years
Police say they are not worried about timing despite risk of trouble
Around 3,000 Liverpool fans will make the trip to Old Trafford

Manchester United take on Liverpool at 5.30pm on Saturday in what will be the latest kick-off for a Premier League clash between the fierce rivals for more than a decade.

Around 3,000 away fans are expected to head to Old Trafford from Merseyside and will face a string of measures aimed at keeping the peace.

The televised game will go ahead in the late spot after Greater Manchester Police raised no objections.

Games between rivals often kick-off early in the day on police advice in order to try and reduce drunken behaviour and last season, Merseyside Police issued a legal challenge (which they later withdrew) in an effort to bring forward the start of the Everton vs Liverpool derby.

But officers in Manchester have no such issues and believe the later kick-off time will not spark trouble.

Liverpool fans will not be allowed in pubs close to the ground and while they will be served alcohol in the stadium, they will not be given more than two drinks per visit to the bar.

Police say all drinks will be decanted and point out that policy is the same for United fans sat close to the segregation line.

They have also warned that any fans found trying to bring pyrotechnics into the ground risk arrest, prosecution and a banning order

Supporters of the away side are also likely to be kept in at the end of 90 minutes, while United fans disperse.

Chief Superintendent John O'Hare said: 'GMP works closely with our local football clubs to ensure people can attend fixtures in a safe and enjoyable environment.

'We review all fixtures based on previous experiences and current intelligence to determine the level of risk in order that the necessary resources can be deployed.

'It is a credit to both Manchester United and Liverpool supporters that there have been no major issues at this fixture over the last two seasons and as a result we have not objected to this fixture being played at 5.30pm on a Saturday.

'We work with both clubs and supporters representatives to ensure a suitable policing and stewarding operation is in place. This is a great fixture between two great clubs, watched by millions around the world and we wish all supporters attending an enjoyable afternoon.'

Fans groups from both sides have met police ahead of the game to discuss plans.

Recent fixtures between the pair at Old Trafford have passed off without major incident.

In 2011, 18 arrests were made and toilets in the away end wrecked at an FA Cup tie which saw the visitors given 9,000 tickets.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3228197/Police-say-ready-late-kick-Manchester-United-Liverpool.html

[Buzzo]

Seems like they are carrying out some sort of social experiment?

[Chris]

GMP are ****ing scum, lets smash these cunts!!

[Chazza]

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[Chris]

Ingsy is going to tear **** up if he gets the chance.

[DannyMan2006]

Benteke & Ings being used together makes me think Sturridge isn't too far away.

[Parm]

With Coutinho out and Benteke doubtful, let's hope he has something to save.

what's wrong with Benteke? He hasn't picked up a knock on international duty has he?

Both us and the mancs are performing at the same level so far this season, solid (ish) but not spectacular. This will be won by the team that makes the least individual errors. It'll be a low scoring game decided by a jippy goal I bet.Lets hope its us who score it.

[Parm]

https://twitter.com/Jay_78_/status/641920693370798080

https://twitter.com/Jay_78_/status/641920874245955584

ah ok, glad to see the big man is fit. Interesting to see how he and ings work, a diamond formation with two up top would work well for us on Saturday.

[The_weatherman]

what's wrong with Benteke? He hasn't picked up a knock on international duty has he?

Both us and the mancs are performing at the same level so far this season, solid (ish) but not spectacular. This will be won by the team that makes the least individual errors. It'll be a low scoring game decided by a jippy goal I bet.Lets hope its us who score it.

I think we have an error or three to produce.

[The_weatherman]

I wonder if Brendan will try to spring a surprise or two against United? Like three at the back and two up front?

I wouldn't put it past him. I would like to see the diamond though, with Lucas deep and Milner and Can infront and Firmino behind Benteke and Ings/Origi.

[BigChief]

Ingsy is going to tear **** up if he gets the chance.

You can see the hunger is there.

[Parm]

I think we have an error or three to produce.

hopefully we got them out of the way in thewest ham game

[Bender]

The problem we have upfront is no Physical presence,yes we have Benteke but he's being left to fend for himself,this is where a partner[Ings/Sturridge] would really work and help out the team/Benteke].