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Premier League Preview: Liverpool - Manchester United
What: Barclays Premier League
Who: Liverpool (2nd, 7pts) v Manchester United (9th, 4pts)
When: Saturday, 13th September, Kick-off: 12:45 BST
Where: Anfield, Liverpool



The Eighteenth Hole
Mark Hughes may like to think that his Manchester City side’s clash with Chelsea later on Saturday takes star billing in this weekend’s Premier League fixture list, but some 45,000 fans inside Anfield - plus, no doubt, a global TV audience of millions - will beg to differ when Liverpool and Manchester United lock horns again in a lunch-time showdown that will inevitably offer clues about this season‘s title race.

The ‘Clash of the Cash’ at Eastlands in the early evening will be a fascinating encounter for all sports of reasons, but few would accept that a meeting between the North-West’s two red-clad armies is no longer the main event. And while City and Chelsea may boss the richest sugar-daddies in the League, neither Liverpool nor United can be accused of penny-pinching, having this summer alone sunk more than £50 million between them into parting Tottenham from their strike-force.

United‘s deadline-day swoop for Dimitar Berbatov followed Liverpool‘s earlier capture of the Bulgarian‘s erstwhile scoring partner at White Hart Lane, Robbie Keane. Typically, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson sought to lob a psychological doubt into the Liverpool camp by questioning the high price Rafa Benitez was prepared to pay for Keane, a player whose value he has previously implied is somewhat inflated. Fergie’s mischief-making with the press is unlikely to cut much ice at Anfield, where the only sensible response is to ram his words down his throat on the pitch, though that has proved to be easier said than done in recent seasons.

That’s underlined by the fact that United are chasing a sixth successive Premier League victory over their Merseyside rivals, and their third in a row at Anfield. Indeed, Liverpool have suffered more Premier League defeats (18), dropped more points (68) and conceded more goals (48) to Manchester United than to any other club.


Those statistics make painful reading for anyone associated with Liverpool, and one can only imagine what the ghosts of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley have made of the last 18 seasons. Eighteen, of course, is a highly evocative number in the context of battles between these two giants, separated by 33 miles of East Lancs Road or, if you prefer, M62 motorway.

For while Liverpool can still proudly boast more top-flight English titles - 18 - than any other club, they haven’t added to their haul since 1990. And with consecutive triumphs in the last two seasons, United have closed to within one title of their bitter rivals. When you consider that, at the time Kenny Dalglish’s Reds lifted the club’s 18th title in 1990, United’s tally was a modest seven, the seismic nature of the power-shift in Lancashire can be graphically understood. If United successfully defend their title again this season, they will not only claim an unprecedented second hat-trick of championships, but also equal Liverpool’s record total of titles. That is a prospect almost too awful to contemplate for many Reds fans. Never has Liverpool’s quest for that elusive next title been more urgent.

Advantage Liverpool?

The good news for Liverpool is that they can go three points clear at the top of the table - for two hours at least - if they can achieve their tenth successive home league victory. To do so at United’s expense would be sweet indeed. United are down in ninth at the moment, partly because they’ve played a game fewer than all except Fulham, their clash wityh the Cottagers having been postponed while they went to Monaco for their ill-fated Super Cup defeat by Zenit St Petersburg.

But United were the only opponents who left Anfield with all three points last season - and Ferguson boasts an unbeaten record against Benitez of seven wins and one draw. Rafa’s one success was in an FA Cup fifth round tie in February 2006.

The context for this match is that both sides have been without most of their squads for ten days because of the international break - and that both will be seeking the boost to morale of a win to carry them into their first Champions League group matches next week.

Noises Off-Stage

Inevitably in the build-up to such a big game there have been plenty of comments, and some verbal sniping, from both camps. As noted, Fergie has queried the wisdom of Liverpool’s purchase of Robbie Keane, the Irishman shrugging off the slight by insisting football is a game of opinions - and adding that in his, John O’Shea should start every game for United. Meanwhile, Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa, reflecting on the bitter disappointment of last season’s home defeat by United, claimed that the game is worth much more than three points.

“If we beat Manchester United at home, we will have 10 points and much more confidence, but everyone will also be very, very happy.”

His team-mate Fabio Aurelio (famous among other things for the fact that his surname uses every available vowel), chipped in with: “We need to try and change the history. In recent years, it has been difficult against them, but we have a great opportunity to change that on Saturday.”

Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano, who recklessly got himself sent off during last season’s showdown between the teams at Old Trafford, reckons: "It’s a match we need to win if we want to compete for the title. We can do that and push for honours. The fans deserve it."

The trick, of course, is walking the walk as well as talking the talk, as Reds defender Jamie Carragher knows only too well. He admits United have been better than Liverpool in recent derbies, and told BBC Radio Merseyside: "I'm not a great believer in being lucky or unlucky. I'm a big believer in 'you get what you deserve'.

"United over the last few years have probably edged it with us and small details in football make a difference. That's why they've been better than us and that's something we need to liven up.”

Meanwhile, from Old Trafford, there have been some bullish noises too, including former United defender Gary Pallister saying Liverpool will again fail to contest the title this season. He insists the Reds cannot sustain a challenge over the course of the whole season. He even suggests that things could quickly go pear-shaped for Benitez if he a loser again at Anfield.

"I can't see them challenging this year. I thought they might put together a sustained challenge last year and they didn't manage to do so. I don't feel as though they can this year either," he told the Daily Star. “Under Benitez they've been playing for fourth spot. That's not good enough for Liverpool fans. They expect to be up there fighting for league championships - and that hasn't happened. It would have a big effect on their season if they lose. If they lose badly it would be even more damaging. To lose at home to one of your main rivals is a huge blow."

The current United players have been fairly muted about Liverpool. Berbatov has been insisting he’s not lazy; Ryan Giggs has been predicting the Bulgarian will be an instant success for United; and Wayne Rooney has been talking more about resurgent England than the Premiership this week, having ended his 11-month goal drought for the Three Lions with an impressive performance.

But the other significant off-stage noise surrounding this gamer could well come from Liverpool fans planning to protest against the clubs two American owners, George Gillett and Tom Hicks. Will that strike a chord among United fans who wanted nothing to do with the Glazer-buy-out of their club? It should do, but parochial enmity could well mean United fans mocking rather than sympathising with their Scouse rivals.



FORM GUIDE

Liverpool have lost one of their last 16 games in all competitions - a 2-3 reverse at Stamford Bridge at the hands of Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final second leg. They are unbeaten in 10 Premier League matches, of which they’ve won seven and drawn three. Ironically, their last League defeat was a 3-0 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford in March. And their last home defeat was also by United nine months ago. That 1-0 defeat, inflicted by a Carlos Tevez goal, was Liverpool’s only loss at Anfield in their last 24. But they’ve not not beaten a fellow 'Big Four' club in six attempts. This season, the Reds have beaten Sunderland away, Middlesbrough at home and drawn with Aston Villa away in the League, while squeezing through in extra-time against Standard Liege in a Champions League qualifier to secure entry to the lucrative group stage.

United’s last outing was that 2-1 defeat by Zenit St Petersburg in the European Super Cup on 29th August. They’ve played only two Premier League fixtures to date, a 1-1 home draw against Newcastle United and a 1-09 win at Fratton Park against Portsmouth. They’ve won 10, drawn three and lost one of their last 14 Premier League games, collecting 10 points from the last 12 on offer since Chelsea beat the 2-1 away on 26th April. That was United’s first reverse in their last eight games against fellow 'Big Four' clubs.

Last Five Matches

Liverpool

31 Aug: Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool (EPL)

27 Aug: Liverpool 1-0 Standard Liege (CLQ)

23 Aug: Liverpool 2-1 Middlesbrough (EPL)

16 Aug: Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool (EPL)

13 Aug: Standard Liege 0-0 Liverpool (CLQ)

Manchester United

29 Aug: Man Utd 1-2 Zenit St Petersburg (N) (Super Cup)

25 Aug: Portsmouth 0-1 Man Utd (EPL)

17 Aug: Man Utd 1-1 Newcastle Utd (EPL)

10 Aug: Man Utd 0-0 Portsmouth (N) (Community Shield) (Utd won 3-1 on pens)

04 Aug: Peterborough Utd 0-2 Man Utd (Friendly)



TEAM NEWS

Liverpool


Benitez was given a major boost today when two of his key players, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, were both declared fit to face United.

Gerrard missed England's 4-1 win in Croatia on Wednesday after undergoing a minor groin operation, and Torres has recovered from a hamstring tear, so both stars are included in Rafa’s squad after successfully completing Friday’s light training session.

"They are both much better," said Benitez. "They came through a full training session this morning. It's important for us to have these two players of quality who can change a game. I'm not surprised they are available because the medical staff have done a good job and the players have been working really hard with the physios to get fit."

Albert Riera is in line to make his Liverpool debut after joining the club from Espanyol on transfer deadline day. But Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva will miss the game after a long-haul flight back to Merseyside from international duty in South America. And both Sami Hyypia and Philipp Degen could miss out with hamstring and groin injuries, respectively.

Squad: Reina, Cavalieri, Dossena, Hyypia, Keane, Gerrard, Torres, Aurelio, Alonso, Benayoun, Arbeloa, Agger, Kuyt, Babel, Mascherano, Carragher, Ngog, Plessis, El Zhar, Skrtel, Riera.

Possible Starting XI: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Dossenaa, Kuyt, Mascherano, Gerrard, Riera, Keane, Torres.



Manchester United


The club’s expensive transfer deadline-day recruit, Dimitar Berbatov, will almost certainly make his debut for the club, despite his fitness levels having been questioned by United’s coaching staff following his arrival from Tottenham.

Ferguson had doubts about the fitness of three potentially key men, but has been boosted by the prospect of having the trio back in contention for United’s first Premier League game in almost three weeks.

Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Michael Carrick all now look likely to be fit and available to face Liverpool. Ferdinand missed England's 2-0 victory over Andorra on Saturday because of neck and back injuries, but recovered to play his part in the Three Lions’ resounding 4-1 thrashing of Croatia in Zagreb last night.

Giggs, 34, had been suffering with a hamstring problem but could be involved if he comes through a late fitness test. And Carrick is now expected to be available following an ankle injury.

But Cristiano Ronaldo and Owen Hargreaves are still undergoing treatment.

Squad: Van der Sar, Neville, Evra, Ferdinand, Brown, Anderson, Berbatov, Rooney, Giggs, Park, Vidic, Carrick, Nani, Scholes, R. Da Silva, O’Shea, Evans, Fletcher, Tevez, Kuszczak.

Possible Starting XI: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Anderson, Fletcher, Scholes, Tevez, Rooney, Berbatov.



PLAYERS TO WATCH

All eyes will inevitably be on former Tottenham strike partners Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov, now on opposite sides and keen to prove t5hey were worth their respective big fees. Keane has appeared over-anxious so far for the Reds, so a more measure approach to this titanic struggle could pay dividends for him. Trying too hard is not an accusation Berbatov has often had directed at him, but he show more than his usual economy of movement oh his debut for United. Like Keane on moving to Anfield, Berba described his switch to Old Trafford as a ’dream’ (cue yawns). It may well be a dream move for Rooney, whose game has cried out for some time for the sort of vision, touch and guile that Berbatov can provide in the form of telling assists. On the other hand, Jamie Carragher will be at his most dogged and determined in trying to turn the tide in these North-West derbies, and will neither ask nor give a quarter to either United front man.



PREDICTION

Recent history points to United maintaining their hex on Liverpool, but then neither side have found anything like approaching top gear so far this season. This is the just the type of game to sort the men from the boys, the serious contenders from the mere hopefuls, though at this stage of the campaign no outcome will be decisive - and you’d still expect both sides to be in contention next April when the season moves towards its climax.

Their recent dominance over Liverpool means United may turn up at Anfield expecting to win, which could suit Liverpool. If United do win, they will have to halt a run: Liverpool have won their last nine home league games and are unbeaten at Anfield in the league this calendar year. Perhaps surprisingly, too, since February the Reds have been the best team in the Premier League with 13 wins, four draws and one defeat from 18 games. Meanwhile United have won only one of their four games so far this season during the regulation 90 minutes. And the last time Liverpool endured an eight-match winless streak against United in the league (1996-2000), they endede the sequence in the ninth meeting by winning 1-0 (and going on to do the double over United that season).

It’s also true that in none of the last eight clashes between these two sides have both teams got on the score-sheet - but that could change tomorrow with a scoring draw.

Liverpool 1-1 Manchester United
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Gerrard And Torres Fit To Play

Liverpool have been given a huge boost ahead of tomorrow's Anfield clash with Manchester United with the news that captain Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres are to feature in the game.


The pair had sat out their respective nations' international fixtures last week amid concerns for their fitness. Torres had suffered a hamstring injury during the scoreless draw with Aston Villa two weeks ago, while Gerrard had an operation on his groin midweek.

Both had been deemed as extremely doubtful for this weekend's crunch clash in Liverpool, but have now offered Rafa Benitez a major boost.

The Liverpool manager is without a league win over United since taking the reins in 2004, but with his star duo set to feature, his chances may have increased.

Gerrard and Torres took part in a full training session this morning (Friday) at the club's Melwood training complex after recovering from their respective groin and hamstring injuries.

The England midfielder Gerrard was thought to have ruled himself out of contention for the key fixture, but has been deemed fit. Both are included in the match squad for tomorrow's game.

Rafa Benitez told the club's official website: "They are both much better. They came through a full training session this morning. It wasn't a very hard session, but they will both be in the squad. If they are in the squad then they can play.

"It's important for us to have these two players of quality who can change a game. I'm not surprised they are available because the medical staff have done a good job and the players have been working really hard with the physios to get fit."
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well i hope they can play , 1st 2 watch some entertainin football in some high competition n 2nd to see Liverpool fans with no excuses after the predictable loss.
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Mahdiano wrote:
well i hope they can play , 1st 2 watch some entertainin football in some high competition n 2nd to see Liverpool fans with no excuses after the predictable loss.

we will see about that tommorow.
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I think a draw will be a good result for Liverpool, given the condition of Gerrard/Torres.
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1-0 already.

Liverpool without Stevie G and Torres.
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Mahdiano wrote:
well i hope they can play , 1st 2 watch some entertainin football in some high competition n 2nd to see Liverpool fans with no excuses after the predictable loss.

WE DONT EXCUSES, WE FUCKED THEM UP THEY ONLY PLAYED FOR 5 MIN. THEN CAME BENITEZ WITH HIS TACTICS AND FUCKED THEM UP.

AND PLZ DO NOT PREDICT AGAIN BEACAUSE YOU PREDICT LIKE SHIT.
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DV7 wrote:
1-0 already.

Liverpool without Stevie G and Torres.

NO COMMENT.
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EL LODDZ wrote:
DV7 wrote:
1-0 already.

Liverpool without Stevie G and Torres.

NO COMMENT.

Congrats Razz
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Naggar wrote:
Predictions for the match anyone?

Manchester United 2 Liverpool 1
Rooney and Berbatov for United
Gerrard for Liverpool

sry man but you got that upside down..

its liverpool 2 and man u 1
and it could have been liverpool 4. if only torres was playing.

you had a shitty performance and we took advantage, we played better, faster, and with greater will.

hard luck but benitez fucked alex this time.
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shinnawy wrote:
silvester, ferdinand, o'shea, Brown,...............

who's turn????????

i pray that Gary Neville scores.......a true united that hates liverpoo, waiting for his celebration...

hope he scores, i knw it is hard he rarely scores but brown also rarely scored before his goal


it was brown`s turn. lol!
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Babel Winner Defeats United


Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United

A late Ryan Babel goal secured Liverpool a 2-1 come-from-behind victory against rivals Manchester United at Anfield this afternoon.


Anderson and Dimitar Berbatov set-up Carlos Tevez to give the visitors a stunning lead just minutes into the match. Liverpool responded well and forced a reaction save out of Edwin van der Sar before they picked up a fortunate equaliser through a Wes Brown own goal

In the second half the home side always looked the most likely, but they could not muster a second goal until Dirk Kuyt cut-back for substitute Ryan Babel with just fifteen minutes remaining.

Nemanja Vidic was sent-off in stoppage time as United failed to launch a come-back.

Team News

The major talking point during the build-up to the match revolved around the fitness of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, who were only fit to be named as substitutes. Dirk Kuyt and Robbie Keane therefore started in attack, while winger Albert Riera was named from the start to make his debut for Liverpool.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson handed Dimitar Berbatov a debut from the start, while there was no place at all for Cristiano Ronaldo after speculation that he could be named on the bench. Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney started alongside Berbatov, with Tevez starting as a second striker, while Rooney began the game on the right-hand side of midfield. Michael Carrick returned from an ankle injury to start the game.

First Half

After just three minutes of the game, in the first meaningful attack of the afternoon, the visitors made an early breakthrough. After some neat interplay in midfield Anderson fed through Berbatov on the right-hand side of the penalty box.

Initially, the Bulgarian international seemed to be crowded out by defenders, but the former Tottenham Hotspur star was able to cut the ball back to the onrushing Tevez, who had drifted free from Javier Mascherano just outside the box and found himself in open space. The Argentine then opened his body and curled the ball past the helpless Pepe Reina into the far corner.

Liverpool responded quickly as Kuyt struck a well-timed volley narrowly wide, and almost grabbed an equaliser after a mistake from United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

A corner was flighted in from the right and Van der Sar, unchallenged, could only flap at the ball, which then fell to Kuyt just yards from goal. As the Dutchman looked set to grab the equaliser however, the ‘keeper made up for his error and blocked the shot from close-range.

Liverpool did get their leveller mid-way through the half. Xabi Alonso powered in a cross from the right, which deflected off Patrice Evra into the corridor of uncertainty between defender Wes Brown and Van der Sar. The Dutch ‘keeper rushed out of his goal and tried to tip the ball away, but was only able to deflect the ball on to Brown, and the ball cannoned off the England international and rolled into the back of his own net.

The goal seemed to re-vitalise Liverpool who were unable to gain the upper hand in the early stages. Despite the home side having the better of the game towards the end of the first half however, it was United who had the only other clear chance.

Anderson cut inside from the left and whipped the ball in for Tevez, who had timed his run to the near post excellently, but the forward could only strike the ball over the bar with the outside of his foot.

Second Half

The home side started the second half positively. New signing Riera produced some excellent wing play in just the second minute of the half as he ran with pace at Brown before whipping in an excellent cross. Kuyt would have tapped in at the far post had it not been for a crucial intervention by Evra.

Paul Scholes and Kuyt then failed to trouble the opposition ‘keepers with long-range efforts before Benayoun almost got himself through on goal with a well timed burst into the box. Kuyt was then involved again as he drove the ball in from the right, but Keane was unable to make any contact with the ball, before Martin Skrtel also tried his luck from long-range.

After coming off the bench with twenty minutes to go, Gerrard almost affected the outcome in a way he would not have planned. He gave the ball away twenty-five yards from goal, and one of United’s substitutes, Ryan Giggs, instinctively struck a dipping half-volley that forced a super stop from Reina.

Liverpool were the side making most of the running and they got their reward with fifteen minutes remaining. Mascherano went on a tremendous run to the by-line and when Giggs was unable to deal with the loose ball, Kuyt intervened and cut-back calmly to substitute Ryan Babel. The Dutch starlet did not make great contact with the ball but did enough to force it past the United defenders on the line to give the home side a vital lead.

United were unable to respond and could not create any clear-cut opportunities to get back into the game. Nemanja Vidic was sent-off for a second bookable offence in stoppage time to rub salt into their wounds after a reckless challenge on Alonso, with Liverpool now celebrating a deserved victory.
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Fergie Unhappy With Defending


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was disappointed with the way his side conceded Liverpool’s two goals at Anfield this afternoon.


Fergie’s side took the lead after just three minutes, but were pegged back by Liverpool, who went on to record a morale-boosting victory.

The United boss admitted his side had been second best, although felt his side should have been able to secure a point from the fixture despite enduring a bad day.

It was the manner of conceding the goals that disappointed the Scot most.

“Apart from our poor performance, giving the two goals away like we did is not acceptable for Manchester United,” he said to Sky Sports.

“When you are having a bad day you need to take something out of the game and we should of really done that, but it comes down to the defending, which was very poor for both of the goals,” Fergie added.

“There was a bit of fortune attached to both goals from Liverpool’s point of view, but in an overall view of the match I feel that they were by far the better team.

“We started excellently from the first minute when Berbatov threatened and from that point on we should have gone on and established ourselves, but I do feel Liverpool produced a great performance in terms of tackling us, harassing us and forcing us into making mistakes and we didn’t cope with that well, which I feel was the source of our defeat – not coping with their tackling.

“It is difficult to say why that happened, you have to give credit them for the way they pressed the ball, but at the end of the day we should be doing better. We didn’t have anyone performing to their best on the pitch, other than Rio Ferdinand perhaps.

“Michael Carrick doesn’t look like he has broken anything but he will definitely be out for Wednesday [against Villarreal].”

Liverpool’s victory put them three points clear at the top of the Premier League table in the immediate aftermath of the match.
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ur talkin 2 me like i'm a Man utd fan or somethin

beatin Man utd 2day will never prove ur a better team than them or will change history , aint it shameful that 2day was the 1st time since November 2001 u manage 2 beat Man utd in Anfield Road.

u were better 2day cause simply Man utd played like shit

u gotta be kiddin me
u was 2 win 4-1 if Torres was playin !!!
why didnt u do it last season then when he played both legs ???
and what about if Cristiano Ronaldo played , then let me say Man utd was to win 8-0 or somethin

n u aint 2 tell me wether 2 predict or not let's see what will happen at the end as usual , Liverpool 4th n Man utd 1st or at least above Liverpool.

anyway Congratulations n enjoy it
but dont lose ur mind n start sayin random shit , dont make a fool out of urself
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look you dumb bastard you said that you want manchester to win and kept making fun of liverpool so dont take it back now.

and yes i am sure if torres played he would have scored at least 2 of the 3 goals kuyt missed.

and youre saying they were missing ronaldo, well we were missing the 2 most important players in our squad.

if you are pretty sure of what you just said..lverpool 4th..man utd 1st.......DO YOU WANT TO BET ??!!
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if you are pretty sure of what you just said..lverpool 4th..man utd 1st.......DO YOU WANT TO BET ??!

oh yea again 4 another year
last season u made a similar bet that Liverpool will win the EPL n they ended 4th
at least ma bet was more realistic n very close , Chelsea was about 2 win the EPL unlike ur Liverpool who finished behind the 1st with 20 points or something

u better not do it again
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Mahdiano wrote:
EL LODDZ wrote:
if you are pretty sure of what you just said..lverpool 4th..man utd 1st.......DO YOU WANT TO BET ??!

oh yea again 4 another year
last season u made a similar bet that Liverpool will win the EPL n they ended 4th
at least ma bet was more realistic n very close , Chelsea was about 2 win the EPL unlike ur Liverpool who finished behind the 1st with 20 points or something

u better not do it again

SO DO WANNA BET OR ARE YOU SCARED ??!!
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EL LODDZ wrote:
Mahdiano wrote:
EL LODDZ wrote:
if you are pretty sure of what you just said..lverpool 4th..man utd 1st.......DO YOU WANT TO BET ??!

oh yea again 4 another year
last season u made a similar bet that Liverpool will win the EPL n they ended 4th
at least ma bet was more realistic n very close , Chelsea was about 2 win the EPL unlike ur Liverpool who finished behind the 1st with 20 points or something

u better not do it again

SO DO WANNA BET OR ARE YOU SCARED ??!!

scared !!!!! affraid
scared of u !!!!!

good joke bro

ok ur on , the bet is on

u say Liverpool wil win the EPL n i say they wont
infront of the whole members in the forum.
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HELL NO, YOU HAVE TO PICK A TEAM.. YOU HAVE BETTER CHANCES !!!

AND PLZ SET A PRICE..
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OK I HAVE AN IDEA.

YOU SAY INTER WILL WIN THE SCUDETTO AND I SAY LIVERPOOL WILL WIN THE EPL. ??!!
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Done deal m8

Inter 4 scudetto n Liverpool 4 EPL

i'll let u set the price Wink
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thx, 100 is good ??!!
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EL LODDZ wrote:
thx, 100 is good ??!!

100 !!!
that's penies
it aint worth it
offer somethin higher
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dont brag man ( danta sha7at ) ( law el feloos mesh hamak tab hat el 270 betooo3y ). lol!
thats enough because if its more i dont think you would pay.. remember the pizza ??!!
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FUCK U
OK I'LL GO WITH THE 100 BUT MA TARGET IS 2 EMBARESS UR ASS NOT 2 WIN THE 100 POUNDS
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