That’s the opinion of Red Devils legend Gary Neville who expects Jose Mourinho to set out his team to be secure in the first 30 minutes before trying to take the game to the Reds.
The former right-back thinks United will be far more confident in the way they play at Anfield this season after the fast start they have made in the top flight.
Mourinho’s side have six of their seven Premier League matches, scoring 21 goals in the process.
Neville said to Sky Sports: “I think Jose Mourinho will know on Saturday, after going there last season when he couldn't afford to lose and with a team that weren't in a good place, that he has a plan which can be effective.
“This time it is Liverpool who need to win this fixture and I would expect a lot more from United in terms of being on the front foot.
“Liverpool can only play one way and are always devastating in that first 30 minutes, so Manchester United have to survive that. That first half-an-hour is crucial and Mourinho will know that.
“It always felt that way when I played at Anfield that if you can get through that first 30 minutes then it becomes a different game and you can start to play a bit more.
“It suits Mourinho in terms of his mentality. What I would expect is similar tactics from last season but with more ambition on the counter-attack.
“Paul Pogba is a big absence with his arrogance on the ball, so they will defend deep and be compact again, but whereas there was a back six at times away at Anfield last season, they can commit more on the break.”
United are currently seven points clear of their rivals as they sit second in the Premier League behind Manchester City.
The match at Anfield kicks off at 12.30pm on Saturday.
