Marcus Rashford has told the Old Trafford crowd that they will be vital to Manchester United’s hopes of defeating Liverpool.
United welcome Jurgen Klopp’s side to Manchester on Monday evening as they aim to exorcise the ghosts of last season’s 9-0 aggregate defeat to their bitter rivals last season.
Erik ten Hag’s side have lost their opening two games of the season and are currently reeling from a 4-0 defeat to Brentford last time out.
However, Rashford has issued a rallying cry to the United faithful as they aim to get their season back on track.
“From what I can remember, when we’ve beaten Liverpool, the fans have helped us massively,” said the 24-year-old.
”It’s always a difficult game physically and mentally, so we’ll definitely need them.
“They’ll be up for the game, they’ll want to beat Liverpool just as much as we do.”
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The United forward also urged his team to prove their worth against Liverpool as he admitted the fixture has an extra edge.
He added: ”To be honest, I feel exactly the same [as in the past heading into this fixture].
“Against anyone, you want to win but against your Liverpools and Manchester Citys, you want to prove why you play for Manchester United. Winning against Liverpool is the same feeling as when I was a kid.
“Do goals against Liverpool mean more? Yeah, I’d probably say so. After the game, you realise a goal’s a goal and you need to score them against any team.
”But the initial feeling is massive and it’s something that you crave as a player and I don’t think that ever leaves you.”
