In March, Erik ten Hag’s team suffered their biggest defeat in the 211-game history between the two clubs, conceding six goals in the second half and being completely overwhelmed.
Although there was a party atmosphere in the Anfield stands during the game, Cody Gakpo stated that the mood on the pitch was professional and clinical. He described the match as great, with both teams playing well in the first half. However, in the second half, Liverpool dominated and scored several goals, with Gakpo scoring just before half-time and then again two minutes after the break. He said it was important for them to score quickly after half-time and kill the game.
United return to Merseyside in poor form, having lost half of their 24 matches this season and finishing bottom of their Champions League group. Gakpo acknowledged that United still have quality in their team and Liverpool cannot underestimate them. However, he said Liverpool have to focus on their own game and show their own quality.
Liverpool have the chance to establish a club-record 35th successive game with a goal on Sunday, but Gakpo said they are not focused on scoring seven goals again. They are simply focused on winning every game and staying on top of the table.
