Thursday cover: Van Gaal and Klopp ready to stand opposite in Manchester United v Liverpool


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The National’s Sport cover for the Thursday, March 10 issue, featuring Louis van Gaal and Jurgen Klopp ahead of the Manchester United v Liverpool Europa League last 16 clash.

On Man United, Richard Jolly has written about how Louis van Gaal insists he does not live in the past, which belies the fact that his only saving grace as the club's manager has been his record against historic rivals Liverpool.

And on Liverpool, Richard writes that in rivals United Jurgen Klopp has a golden opportunity to revive the big-match atmosphere that used to fill Anfield's European nights.

And for more, read Diego Forlan on his relationship with Alex Ferguson and how there will never be another Sir Alex, and see photo galleries of Manchester United – here – and Liverpool – here – training ahead of Thursday night's match.

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