"He’s not bad, him is he?" Paul Scholes singles out Liverpool star Man United desperately need

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For well over a decade, Liverpool fans have sat back and watched their side torment Manchester United, turning what used to be a nerve-shredding fixture into a regular display of Anfield dominance.So when legendary former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes sat down with darts sensation and die-hard Red Devils fan Luke Littler on The Good, The Bad & The Football’s 'Cards on the Table' segment on YouTube, the inevitable question popped up: Which Liverpool player, past or present, would you take to Old Trafford?What followed was a moment of banter, begrudging respect, and a telltale glimpse into why the gap between the two clubs remains so vast.The Gerrard banter and the Van Dijk imperativeGiven the decade of defensive drift and structural turmoil at Old Trafford post-Sir Alex Ferguson, you could probably draft a whole Liverpool squad that would walk into their starting lineup. Facing the current reality under Michael Carrick where United have taken just five points from their opening five league games the defensive issues are glaring.When asked if there was any Liverpool legend he wished played for United, Littler’s initial instinct was a stubborn "None".

With United currently leaning on Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, and Matthijs de Ligt, Liverpool's rising defensive star Jeremy Jacquet let's be honest would practically stroll into their backline.The Mo Salah factor: 18 goals, 16 assists, and years of Old Trafford miseryWhile Scholes initially focused on patching up United’s defensive line, 19-year-old darts superstar Littler brought up the man who spent nine years terrorising every left-back to set foot on Old Trafford."I think I’ll have to go with Salah," Littler admitted. "He’s not bad, him, is he?

We’ll have two Mo Salah and Van Dijk.""Not bad" is quite the understatement. On that unforgettable afternoon, Salah scored twice to become Liverpool’s all-time top Premier League goalscorer, thoroughly tormenting Erik ten Hag's defence alongside Cody Gakpo and Darwin Núñez in a relentless second-half blitz.Even across their last five high-stakes encounters including a commanding 3–0 win for the Reds at Old Trafford in September 2024, a pulsating 2–2 draw in April 2024, a chaotic 4–3 FA Cup extra-time exit at Old Trafford in March 2024, and a tense 0–0 draw at Anfield in December 2023 Salah's presence was the constant threat.A tale of two clubs: Standards vs patchworkRival admiration never happens by chance.