Liverpool have just been given a new reason to fear Man United backlash

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After leading the Red Devils into the relegation places after 10 Premier League matches, Michael Carrick has been relieved of his duties and is likely to be replaced by former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.Pochettino has faced Liverpool plenty of times during his career as a manager with little success to speak of, most notably losing the 2019 Champions League final against Jurgen Klopp’s Reds. However, the Argentine has a good record against current Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola, having faced his Bournemouth team twice with Chelsea in 2023/24.Andoni Iraola has the same number of points after 10 games as Arne Slot did last season (18).

Have Liverpool improved or still not performing?Give us your thoughts… Iraola has never beaten Pochettino The hiring of Pochettino is unlikely to strike too much fear into Liverpool supporters who have been enjoying the sustained downfall of Man United ever since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. With Iraola yet to get the better of Pochettino, and Liverpool having won only once at Anfield so far this season, losing against Man City and Arsenal already, Reds fans will be wary of a United backlash on their soil.

One positive is that Pochettino has a poor record against Liverpool overall, losing 11 of the 19 matches he has managed against the Reds. Nevertheless, there is always trepidation over facing United, and with his record against Iraola in his back pocket, there is no better match for Pochettino to immediately win over his new fans.