Sir Alex Ferguson always said he considered Manchester United transfer targets on the basis of how he thought they would perform against Liverpool at Anfield. One that not only challenges their technical ability but also their mental strength and attitude to win in the most hostile environments. For so many years, there was an expectation and a demand that United would win whenever they faced Man City or Liverpool in any competition. Ten Hag will pay the price if performances don't improve but the players will carry the guilty conscience that they have also let another manager down. This weekend, they not only need to do Ten Hag proud, they need to do Ferguson proud as well.

Source: Express December 14, 2023 10:52 UTC