Manchester United already have the blueprint to beat Liverpool FC

Erik ten Hag's transformation of Manchester United has been so impressive that there is an air of expectation heading into tomorrow's trip to Anfield. In the past few seasons, United fans have had to hope their side can pull something out of the bag against their fiercest rivals, rather than truly believing that they will.

Jurgen Klopp's team has been improving recently, and they will see this game as one that can really ignite their season and set the tone for a successful run-in.

It means United can't afford to be complacent against a home team gaining confidence, and that element of caution could be key to their winning strategy.

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The onus will be on Liverpool to take the game to United, and this could perfectly suit Ten Hag's side given how they have played in similar big matches this season.

That's because United's biggest wins this season have come when they've embraced their threat on the counter-attack and allowed their opponents to have the majority of the ball.

United recorded just 29 per cent possession in their home wins over both Liverpool and Man City earlier this season, but remained calm and comfortable when without the ball and carefully weighed up when it was wise to attack.

It's an approach focused on quick transitions from back to front, with an emphasis on pressing together as a team to win the ball back. It means they often win the ball back in favourable positions on the pitch and can quickly break the lines with a pass from midfield, which releases their forwards with acres of space to run into.

This tactic has become a lot more effective following the addition of Casemiro, given his attributes to win the ball