Ahead of Heated Anfield Clash: Man Utd Defender States Fearless Against Liverpool

A prestigious classic clash will take place in the English Premier League. Liverpool will host Manchester United at Anfield Stadium on Sunday, October 19 at 22:30 WIB. The heated atmosphere, historic rivalry, and pressure from the stands are already an inseparable part of the duel between two English giants.

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw asserts there's no reason for the Red Devils to be intimidated. According to him, the team's focus is entirely on the match, not the stadium atmosphere.

"As you said, everything is proceeding normally. But before the match, I always feel that way when entering the dressing room," stated Shaw.

"In my view, we'll ignore many external factors and fully concentrate on the match and what needs to be done. When in the dressing room, I focus completely on the game without overthinking outside distractions," he continued.

MU needs points to remain competitive at the top of the standings. An away duel at The Reds' fortress is no easy task, but Shaw actually relishes such pressure.

He admits there's a special sensation when stepping into Anfield, a stadium renowned for being noisy and intimidating.

As a professional player, he added, such feelings make football exciting.

"As a player, you cherish moments like these. It feels like a massive match. The atmosphere can get intense, but I believe that's an integral part of football and rivalries," Shaw said.

He hopes his team can display the same confidence as last season. Back then, Ruben Amorim's squad created a surprise by holding Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield.

Anfield is famously formidable, but MU arrives with a battle-ready mentality. Can the Red Devils secure points at Anfield, or will The Reds emerge victorious?