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expect here. That’s what the United fans have come to expect but they’ve not hit the heights since Sir Alex left.
“But now United have a charismatic manager, one with a great CV and a record of building successful teams. He’s on the right track. We’ve got more goals in us, more of an edge in the attacking third.
“Jose’s had to change his team around a little bit in the first few months. He’s looking for a formula. He probably doesn’t feel as if he’s got it bang on at the moment, but it’s a work in progress.
“We’ve said that many times over the last three years! It’ll take him a little bit of time.”
Mourinho has plenty of history with Liverpool from his two spells in charge of Chelsea – and his record at Anfield will encourage United followers. He has won four and drawn one of his six Premier League trips to Anfield and his overall record there is four wins, three draws and three defeats, including two painful Champions League semi-final exits.
Against that, Klopp boasts a better head-to-head record against Mourinho, winning three and drawing one of their previous five encounters.
Pallister, speaking at the launch of Marathonbet’s United live online casino, added: “It’s set up for a cracking night. Liverpool are one of the form teams – attacking-wise they look full of goals. The manager’s fitted in really well. The crowd have taken him to their hearts.
“It’s a tough ask to go to Anfield at any time but when they’re cock-a-hoop and on a bit of a run it makes it more difficult.” “because such pressure is being put on him”, insists Rooney is still in his plans. He refused to confirm if his captain will be recalled for tonight’s intriguing clash with Liverpool at Anfield.
“At United he didn’t lose his place,” he added. “He’s not started in the last three games but that’s my job. That’s a choice. For me, he’s still first choice.”
Giggs said last week: “I see a player who’s going through a transitional period. I feel a little bit sorry for him. Towards last season and for England he was played in that deeper role, then he was told he’s playing as a No 9 or a No 10. He’s probably a bit confused.”
Mourinho has said that he sees Rooney as “a No 9, a No 10 or a 9½,” but added: “If somebody confused him, it was not me.” Asked if Rooney’s future is in midfield, he replied: “He can play everywhere.”