MANCHESTER UNITED fans fear another thrashing at Liverpool after Erik ten Hag made a “sackable offence” by naming 35-year-old defender Jonny Evans in today’s starting XI.
The Red Devils travel to Anfield for the first time since last season’s 7-0 thrashing.
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But some United supporters reckon their arch-rivals could be scoring eight today after Evans was handed a shock start on Merseyside.
The veteran centre-back rejoined his boyhood club on a free transfer over the summer, eight years after getting the boot to West Brom.
Despite initially seen as an emergency back-up option, Evans has gone on to make 11 appearances this term – including eight in the league.
And he will make that nine later on Sunday after getting the nod to take on Liverpool.
Evans will partner Raphael Varane in a makeshift backline, with regular stars like Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof all absent.
But the Northern Irishman will have to be at his best against a free-scoring Liverpool side.
The Reds currently top the table, scoring 36 goals in 16 outings already.
Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz will line up in attack for the hosts at Anfield.
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And United fans are terrified that after conceding seven last time round, their beleaguered side could now be set to hold eight against Liverpool.
One said: “It’s going to be 8-0.”
Another declared: “Evans starting lol it’s over.”
One noted: “Is going to be a long night.”
Another added: “Starting Evans against Liverpool is alone a sackable offence.”
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