On Sky
Form and past records count for nothing going into this match against (who many would say are our fiercest rivals, even ahead of Everton) ManU however Liverpool go into this with an impressive Europa League win with ManU drawing against Glasgow Rangers, not that this counts for anything.
ManU Team News:
Injuries rule out Carrick, (the permanently injured) Hargreaves and Valencia, who picked up a serious injury on Tuesday that’ll most likely keep him out for most of the season. Anderson is doubtful.
Player to watch: Rooney
Wayne Rooney, who was left out against Everton last weekend, is likely to return to Premier League action and will face a hostile reaction. How will he react though?
Liverpool Team News:
Aurelio (who is struggling with injuries again this season as he has in recent seasons) and Kuyt are out with injuries, most others are expected to be fit as Roy Hodgson restores stars that missed the EL win back to the starting XI.
Player to watch: Torres
Fernando Torres has had people left and right bashing him recently but this is the sort of match that the Spaniard will shine in.
Match Facts & Stats
In a 179 previous meetings ManU hold a lead of 69 wins to Liverpool’s 60, the remaining 50 matches have ended in draws.
Fergie’s personal record since his appointment is 21 wins, 16 defeats and 11 draws.
Ref Watch:
Howard Webb will officiate.
Match Prediction:
This match doesn’t need any introducing does it and it could quite literally go any way but I’ll say that we’ll win so my prediction would be ManU 1 Liverpool 2
Remember to take part in the VL Prediction League: click here.
Also remember the Match Discussions Thread in the VL forum: click here
Next Fixtures:
Home to Northampton in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.