The 3 key battles as Manchester United host Liverpool in the Premier League

Ander Herrera vs Adam Lallana

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Paul Pogba’s growing influence in the Manchester United midfield is sure to be key to their chances on Sunday, but the battle between arguably the two teams’ best players this season could determine the outcome.

Ander Herrera has been sensational for Mourinho’s side since he was trusted with a central midfield spot, and it was actually the game against Liverpool at Anfield which announced him as United’s answer to their midfield conundrum.

Alongside Michael Carrick, the Spanish international has been hugely influential both going forward and defensively, but he’ll come up against an ever-improving Adam Lallana on Sunday.

The England international has become a key player for both club and country this season after several excellent performances, and he’ll be looking to pull the strings in the Reds’ midfield three at Old Trafford.

Many Premier League games are won in the centre of midfield, so which one out of Herrera and Lallana can dominate and get the better of the other could be crucial in deciding which team gets the three points on Sunday.

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