On this exciting weekend of football, we witnessed a suspenseful 'double red meeting', with United showing surprising resilience and not letting the wickets go down in the face of Liverpool's onslaught. Although the game was exciting, it was Liverpool's attacking line, despite the rain of shots, that really had few good chances to score.
When it comes to Liverpool, we have to mention Alexander-Arnold and Salah, their form this time can be described as average, plus Nunez and others have not been able to break through. Most shots are just attempts from outside the box, and it does take some luck to break into the net. Now Liverpool, facing opponents who defend well, offensive efficiency has become a big problem. In their next cup game, they will face a strong West Ham United, which will undoubtedly be a challenge for Klopp.
Liverpool's strength should not be underestimated, unbeaten in 10 rounds, second in the league, and the results are there. The problem is that against Manchester United, they seem to be too impatient and don't create enough chances in key areas. However, as a giant club in the Premier League, especially in the summer window, they have brought in strong reinforcements such as Allister, Szoboszlai, Endo and Gravenberch, plus the blessing of big-name players such as Salah, they have the ability to fight on both league and cup fronts.
Liverpool have a strong home record and attacking firepower, but the defensive pitfalls are also obvious. If they want to gain the upper hand in the game, scoring more goals has become their inevitable choice. With Arsenal facing Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, Klopp will naturally be hoping to boost morale with a win.
West Ham, on the other side, have been outstanding recently. Under David Moyes, their counter-attacking tactics have matured quite well. Paqueta and Kudus's tacit understanding of attack, and Bowen's nose for counter-attacking, are impressive. They are always calm and effective in the face of strong teams. It is no coincidence that they beat Wolves 2-0 in the last round to win two in a row and finish 8th in the league.
For West Ham, this time against Liverpool, although the record is not good, they have the quality to cause an upset. For a 1 4 final like the League Cup, they will definitely give it their all. Liverpool may be more league-oriented, there could be some rotation, which is an opportunity for West Ham.
This game will undoubtedly attract the attention of many fans. For regular fans like me, we're looking forward to a good game, expecting Liverpool to get back into form and West Ham to show their champions. It's not just a game, it's a quest for glory, a reflection of the passion and dreams that football brings to us. Let's wait and see who can have the last laugh in this cup game.