January 2nd 2025.
According to former Chelsea star and current football pundit Joe Cole, the upcoming Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United on Sunday, January 5th is bound to be an intense and exciting game. While Liverpool is undoubtedly the favorite, Cole believes that United may pose a threat on the counter-attack.
Despite United's struggles this season and their current position in the league at 14th place, Cole predicts that they will put up a good fight against the table-topping Liverpool. However, he still sees Liverpool coming out on top with a narrow 2-1 victory. Cole attributes this to United's potential to score on the counter, but believes that they will ultimately struggle to contain Liverpool's attack, especially in front of their home crowd at Anfield.
In their previous match, Liverpool dominated with a 5-0 win over West Ham, showcasing their strength and form. Cole has even labeled United as a "bottom-half" team, but he does not see them being in a relegation battle this season. He acknowledges that they may struggle in the league, but believes that they have enough of a buffer from the bottom teams to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
Cole also shares his thoughts on United's current situation, stating that new manager Ruben Amorim has a lot of work ahead of him. He compares it to buying a house without getting a proper survey done, only to find out later that it has serious structural damage. In the same way, Amorim has stepped into a club that needs a lot of rebuilding, both on and off the field. Cole urges United fans to be patient and understand that this process will take time.
He also points out the recent struggles in United's transfer window and the firing of Dan Ashworth, who was brought in for long-term planning. Cole believes that everything about the club is currently "off" and that they need to focus on rebuilding slowly rather than expecting immediate success. While he does not see them being relegated, he does view them as a bottom-half team in the league's current state.
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