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da wazamba: Manchester United will be desperate to put a dent in Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge when the two teams meet at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
And United will need a big performance from left-back Luke Shaw if they are to overcome a team that has only lost once in the league during the 2018-19 campaign.
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Shaw has been around for so long that it is easy to forget he is still so young.
Indeed, the full-back will not turn 24 until July, but saw the early stages of his United career harmed by a number of injuries.
Shaw is comfortably enjoying his most productive campaign for the Red Devils, already making 28 appearances in all competitions, which is nine more than he managed in the entirety of last season.
The defender scored his first ever Premier League goal earlier this season, but has contributed just one assist in all competitions, whilst it would be fair to say that he still needs to offer more in an attacking sense.
The eight-time England international is certain to start at left-back against Liverpool and will need to put in a strong performance if United are to triumph.
What is required from Shaw on Sunday?
Well, the number one priority is to be solid defensively, but there is no getting away from the fact that is an area of weakness for the Red Devils.
Shaw will be directly up against Mohamed Salah, who has 20 goals to his name in all competitions this season.
Quite how the defender deals with the Egyptian could have a huge say on the outcome, but Shaw also needs to contribute down the other end.
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The full-back has not been afraid to break forward this season, but too often his crossing has been wayward.
Anthony Martial could well return from injury to start and the fact that the Frenchman loves to come inside will leave so much space for Shaw when United are on the attack.
And the former Southampton youngster must put in a strong performance at both ends of the field if his team are to collect a huge three points.