Harry Maguire says hurting Liverpool’s quadruple bid is not Manchester United’s motivation ahead of Anfield’s clash on Tuesday night, live on Sky Sports, but insists they will set a record after a 5-0 defeat at Old Trafford in October. .
United, who are currently 19 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League table, are going to Anfield to thwart their bitter rivals’ attempts at an unprecedented four trophies, with Liverpool one point behind Man City with just seven games left.
But Maguire, who has been heavily criticized along with several other United players during a disappointing campaign, says he has given fans a night to remember and avenge the 5-0 knock in October, described by the defender, as one of the worst days of his career, drives them.
In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Maguire said: “I don’t think that’s part of our motivation. [stopping Liverpool’s quadruple bid]to be honest.
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After Liverpool face Manchester United on Tuesday night, we will look at all the memorable goals from these two countries as they face each other under the lights.
“I think the motivation is to go to Anfield, play against Liverpool and win a football game and win three points for this club and the fans.
“The fans stayed with us this season, they appear in their numbers, wherever they go, they were amazing in such a difficult season.
“To go to Anfield, perform well and take the three points, this would be a great moment for us to give to the fans. So I think that’s the big motivation for us. “
The defeat in October means the gap between United and Liverpool in recent years – Liverpool scored all five goals in just the first 50 minutes – and since then the performances have only widened the gap.
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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights of Liverpool’s victory over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Asked if United wanted to break the record after that humility, Maguire said: “Yes, certainly, as you say, it was such a low point, the lowest point of the season, one of the lowest points in my career and I’m sure. that the other boys, without international football, were involved.
“You don’t need motivation to play in these matches. It’s such a big rivalry, when you join this club, you know the rivalry, it’s one of the biggest in the world.
“It’s a game we have to look forward to. We know we’re going to have to play the best way we can to get something, and we have to prepare for that.”
Van Dyke: We did not expect an easy, simple victory
Maguire’s opposing number Virgil van Dyke also reflected a 5-0 victory in October, saying Liverpool did not expect it to be as easy and simple as it was, but insisted the result was irrelevant.
He told Sky Sports: “The matches we played there would always be difficult, but going 5-0 was pretty easy and it just wasn’t what we all expected before the match, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t do it. we enjoy it as much as we should.
“But this match is out of the way. They made changes after this match, so they are currently in a different mental state. They are trying to get to the top four, to build a little bit next season and we are trying to focus on ourselves and do our best to do it. “
Podcast: Problems with Man United, Liverpool’s Quadruple Chase – Liverpool vs. Man United Special Review with Melissa Reddy of Sky Sports News
In the latest issue of the Essential Football Podcast, we expect Sky Live’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester United on Tuesday at Anfield, which could play a key role in deciding the Premier League title race and the top four.
PART 1 Senior Sky Sports News reporter Melissa Reddy, in a recent interview with Ralph Rangnik, praised Old Trafford’s mood after a 3-2 victory over Norwich, where boos from the stands left Paul Pogba and the ongoing situation with Eric Ten Haag and Old Trafford summer reconstruction.
PART 2 Senior Sky Sports journalist Pete Smith and writer Nick Wright analyze Liverpool’s four chances, their performance against Manchester City, the contract situations of Mo Salah and Sadio Mane and how Thiago Alcantara helped develop the Reds’ style this season.
PART 3 What hope does Manchester United have at Anfield? Will Old Trafford play a 5-0 role in the return match? How will Klopp balance his team with Everton next and will United stay in the race even in case of defeat …
Watch the extended interviews with Harry Maguire and Virgil van Dyke before Liverpool against Man United on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League from 19:00; start at 8 p.m.
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