Ray Parlour and Trevor Sinclair clashed when the talkSPORT pundits were tasked with picking their combined Liverpool vs Manchester United teams ahead of this weekends showdown.
And there are some tough calls that may get supporters talking…
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In-form United travel to Anfield on Sunday in a highly-anticipated clash that could have a huge say in this seasons Premier League title race.
Liverpool are unbeaten in 67 league games at home but ending that stunning undefeated run will see the Red Devils climb six points ahead of the defending champions at the top of the table.
Its been an eventful campaign for both clubs, with Liverpool going from shoo-ins to reclaim their crown to having their rivals catch up after a dip in form.
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United, meanwhile, have seen manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer survive calls for him to be sacked to guide his team back to the Premier League summit.
It’s makes for a stark comparison with this time last year, where United went to Anfield and lost to go 30 points behind the eventual champions.
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We all love a fantasy XI, and they cause endless squabbles between fans supporters over whose players are better than their rivals.
And it appears pundits are no different, as Parlour and Sinclair had some very different views when they were asked to pick their combined teams, based on current form and fitness.
Take a look at their choices below!
Parlour: This is very tricky. Its got to be Alisson in goal. David de Gea has been playing better, but Alisson has got to be in goal and I think even Man United fans would agree with that.
In defence Im going Trent Alexander-Arnold, even though Aaron Wan-Bissaka is in good form. Ive gone with both Liverpool full-backs with Andy Robertson as well. Trent is a little bit out of form but hes still a real danger from set-pieces and he puts in some great deliveries in from wide areas – thats why he gets the nod from me.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is a threat going forward but has been exposed at the back at times this season
Wan-Bissaka has been a standout performer for Man United since his £45million arrival from Crystal Palace
Sinclair: I disagree on that. Ive gone with Wan-Bissaka over Trent at right-back. Wan-Bissaka has been very good, hes obviously really good in one-on-one situations and going forward hes starting to improve. Hes had a better season than Trent, who has been injured, his form has not been great and has had some indifferent games. For this one-off game, on form, Id put Wan-Bissaka in there.
Parlour: Im going Harry Maguire at centre-back, hes played more or less every minute, hes the captain at the back and hes getting better, hes a good defender.
Sinclair: I agree. Its difficult to pick whod be alongside him, but I think Eric Bailly has done exceptionally well since hes come back into the United side. With whats been going on with Liverpool and their defensince partnership, Im going with Bailly.
Parlour: Im actually going to go with Fabinho. I think hes stepped into that position and I know hes not an out-and-out centre half but he looks so cool, he reads the game very well, hes good on the ball and I think hed really compliment Maguire if they played together.
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Sinclair: In midfield Ive gone with Thiago Alcantara. I think hes top class and when hes played for Liverpool hes shown decent form – you can tell hes an elite player. Ive put Paul Pogba in there because of his recent performances, we all know hes got great ability and hes a world-class player. And then obviously Bruno Fernandes who has been outstanding.
Parlour: Ive got Jordan Henderson instead of Pogba. On his day Pogba is a better player and can bring more to the team, but consistency-wise Id go with Henderson. You know exactly what youre going to get from Henderson, he has leadership qualities in midfield and hes a guaranteed seven or eight out of ten every game. I think he deserves to be in there, so Ill go with Henderson, Thiago and Fernandes.
Thiago has barely featured since joining Liverpool from Bayern Munich in the summer, yet still makes both Ray Parlour and Trevor Sinclair’s combined XIs
Up front Ive gone Salah, Mane and, even though hes been playing out of position, Rashford. I think if you give him an opportunity up front with those guys in behind, he will score goals for you. I think hed be lethal in that team.
Sinclair: I think the same. Martial doesn’t do enough for me, I think Cavani has been brilliant but is better off the bench as an impact player, Firmino has not been quite as good as he has been over the last couple of years, and Jota is unlucky not to get a shout in there as well.
Ray Parlour’s Liverpool vs Man United combined XI:
Trevor Sinclair’s Liverpool vs Man United combined XI: