On the sidelines, Mourinho met Jurgen Klopp.

The two used to have a good relationship, but now they are hostile due to several encounters and-for-tat at press conferences afterward.

But there is still basic politeness.

"José, welcome to Anfield."

"Jurgen, long time no see."

"I wish your striker to find his shooting boots sooner rather than later and break the goal drought."

"Don't worry, this one will get your wish. I also wish your players to play in the team and not always think about running to Spain. ”

"Hmph."

"Huh."

Both of them had thorns in their words.

Jurgen Klopp has mocked the Manchester United players for their recent goal drought and poor form.

Mourinho took aim at Coutinho and ridiculed Liverpool's inability to retain people.

The two turned and walked away, returning to their respective dugouts.

A big war is about to begin!

"Hello spectators, this is Sky Sports.

"Greetings to your old friends Alan Shearer and Carragher!

"This is a key game in the eighth round of the Premier League.

"Manchester United vs Liverpool, England National Derby!

"Liverpool are currently five points behind Manchester United and Manchester City in front of them, and they are in third place in the league.

"And after yesterday's win for Manchester City, the points of the three teams are more delicate.

"Manchester United can only get back to the top of the table on goal difference if they win this game.

"And if Liverpool can win against Manchester United, then they will also close the gap to two points.

'With all three teams in the Champions League, every point in the league counts.

"The intense schedule during this period is the biggest test for them.

"Let's see the pre-match odds for this game......

"Well, it seems that most bookmakers are not very optimistic about Manchester United......"

After Alan Shearer said this, Carragher next to him instantly triumphed.

"Of course, Liverpool are clearly more aggressive now.

"After suffering a draw and a loss at the beginning, Liverpool quickly found their form,

"They've won their last five league games in a row!

"And it's all big wins with complete control!

'It's completely different from the 1-0 mentality of some teams.

"So Liverpool must win this game!"

Alan Shearer shrugged, and he couldn't bear to remind his compatriot of his position as a former Liverpool player.

Sky Sports wanted to create a buzz with Carragher.

Compared to the neutral comments of some TV stations, Sky TV has always been known for entertaining and dissolving stories.

'Liverpool were really strong today and they didn't have any major injuries.

"In this game, they still lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, full of attacking power,

"Goalkeeper Karius,

"The back four Moreno, Lovren, Matip and Robertson,

"The three midfielders Coutinho, Jordan Henderson and Wijnaldum,

'The front three of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah.

"There are also Emre Can, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Sturridge, Milner, Joe Gomez and many other good players on the bench.

'Liverpool's squad today was clearly attacking and powerful.

'In terms of the squad for Manchester United, they have had some injuries.

"Ibrahimovic, Mkhitaryan, Victor Lindelof and other players are injured and can't play.

"Manchester United is still in a 4-2-3-1 formation in this game.

"Goalkeeper David De Gea,

'Ashley Young, Phil Jones, Smalling, Valencia, the back four,

"Twin midfielders Nemanja Matic, Xia,

'Three strikers Anthony Martial, Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford,

"Romelu Lukaku in the centre.

"Mourinho made a lot of changes to the squad today.

"xia's position retreated, back to the position of the lower back,

"The front court put out the configuration of four forwards in one breath,

'It's clear that Mourinho is going to do a big job today.

"Although the defensive strength in the front court is slightly insufficient, there is xia retreat in the back court to play the back midfield,

"Manchester United's defence is still solid.

"I think it's a 55-game game."

In the face of this-for-tat national derby, Alan Shearer's judgment is still relatively objective.

By this time, the players of both sides had returned to the dressing room.

In their respective dressing rooms, neither manager said much about the game.

Boosting morale is the main job of Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp.

The players ran onto the pitch and took their places.

The referee's whistle blows, and the game begins!

This much-anticipated England national derby kicked off!

Liverpool kicked off first in the first half.

As soon as they started, they launched a fierce attack on the Manchester United half!

Up front, Sadio Mane and Salah pass each other and sprint quickly!

Firmino didn't get very high up in the pitch and he picked up the ball in front of him and knocked the ball into the middle of the pitch!

Henderson received the ball, and in the face of Rooney's pressing, the two did not flinch!

It's a battle between the captains of two teams!

In the end, neither side won the other in this collision!

The ball is falling!

Coutinho sprints fast!

Got the ball!

Rashford stepped up, Coutinho decisively changed direction to the left front!

Speed up the sprint!

Nemanja Matic rushes up!

A strong body like a tank!

Coutinho knocks across the middle and accelerates forward!

Firmino's diagonal pass in the middle without stopping!

Coutinho runs quickly and receives the ball!

Wonderful two-over-one match!

On the edge of the penalty area, cut in decisively!

Kick up and shoot into the far corner!

De Gea flew over and blocked the ball with one hand!

Manchester United blocked Liverpool's attack!

The home fans at Anfield burst into applause!

Although there were no goals, the momentum of the opening wave of onslaught was extraordinary!

The game went on and it was United's turn to put on a show.

The ball was handed to the middle, and Nemanja Matic knocked it across to Xia Xing.

Jose Mourinho did not start Pogba in this game.

In the French national team, Pogba's fitness has dropped badly, and this game is good as a substitute at best.

Xia Xing once again became the only organizational core of the team.

Nemanja Matic is a loyal defender, but not a secondary core like Pogba.

So if you want to play the ball, you still have to find Xia Xing.

The Liverpudlian obviously knows this, as long as Xia Xing catches the ball, the opponent will grab the bag and grab the bag.

In midfield, Philippe Coutinho was a frequent interferance, as was Roberto Firmino.

As one of the few defensive centre-forwards in national football today, Firmino has played a huge role in Liverpool's tactics.

It is no exaggeration to say that from the overall framework of the whole field, he is the most important link of the Red Army Trident.

Xia Xing received the ball, and Firmino quickly grabbed it!

However, Xia Xing couldn't give him a chance to break the ball.

In this position, if the goal is conceded, then the Liverpudlians will launch a direct counterattack, which is dangerous.

In the face of the rush, Xia Xing decisively accelerated to the left side!

On the one hand, it is the position he is most familiar with, and on the other hand, it can also avoid the pressing of Henderson in the middle.

Liverpool's right midfielder Wijnaldum grabs!

Xia Xing knocked backwards and quickly stepped forward!

Behind him, Ashley Young kicked a direct pass to the sideline!

Bypassed Wijnaldum and accurately found the summer trip in front!

Two left-sided players work together!

Rushed through the midfield and played a long pass to the penalty area!

Fight neatly!

Lukaku catches the ball in the box and turns and volleys!

The ball is punched out by Karius!

Manchester United almost scored!

Just five minutes into the game, both sides had a wonderful attack!

The game was full of sparks at the beginning! (End of chapter)