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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has opened up on his hidden strategy to counter Liverpool’s major advantage ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated meeting.

United looking to build momentum

United have endured a patchy start to the 2025/26 season, which currently has them sitting in 10th place in the Premier League table.

Ruben Amorim’s men have struggled for consistency and there have even been calls for a change in the dugout, although Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the football leadership group don’t have plans to do so at the moment.

However, United eased to a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Sunderland just before the October international break, bringing a renewed sense of optimism within the squad and among supporters.

But, with Amorim’s future still uncertain, a sustained run of good performances and results will be essential. A positive result against Liverpool, in particular, could greatly bolster his position.

Anfield has proven to be a tough ground for United over the years. The Red Devils’ last win at the home of their bitter rivals came in 2016 courtesy of a Wayne Rooney winner. Anfield is known to be a daunting ground, but Shaw believes he has a tactic that will...