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Lucas Leiva: Why Liverpool don't want to lose against Manchester United
LUCAS LEIVA insists Liverpool don't want to lose to Manchester United because the players suffer when they do.
Liverpool v Man Utd - Premier League match preview
The Reds host Jose Mourinho's United at Anfield tonight (8pm).
Jurgen Klopp's side head into the clash three points ahead of United, and will move level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City with a victory at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp's record against Jose Mourinho ahead of Liverpool's clash with Man Utd
But Lucas insists the game could be decided by small margins.
"You don't want to lose any games, but this is a game you really don't want to lose because you suffer when you do," the Brazilian wrote in the matchday programme.
Lucas Leiva is expecting a tough game against Man United
"You feel it more if you lose this game and we know that often the result is decided by small details.
"I've had some not-so-good memories of playing against Manchester United, but I also have some very good memories from this game and that shows how competitive it has been during my time at Liverpool."
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