On current form and on paper United looks the better side. Then again, you’ll never really know what will happen on the field. United fans will surely remember what had happpened last season when on both games, United were on the cruise control until blunders by Wes Brown and then Vidic turn the tie around in Liverpool’s favour. More refreshing is on last week when United again was in control in their game against Bolton until goal by Taylor in the 75th minutes provides moment of tenses for United fans, although this time we actually did managed to hang on and win by 2 – 1.

Both teams have injury problems with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney are doubtful for Sunday’s game. Nevertheless, United had shown that they are coping well without the England’s striker compare to Liverpool without Gerrard. Fernando Torres is another player who can make a different is expected to start for Liverpool while Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra and Michael Carrick should start for United after being rested from CSKA’s game on Wednesday. United will also be looking to capatalise on the shaky Liverpool’s defence with Valencia and Giggs could provide the spark on both flanks.

My heart says United will win by two goals margin with Michael Owen coming in as late substitution and settle the game in United’s favour. While he no longer have the pace, Owen had shown in United’s previous games that he is still good when comes to positioning himself and score crucial goals. Don’t forget that he is a big game player and games like this will bring out the best of him – remember the City’s game?

However, I won’t be quick to rule out Liverpool’s chances, mind you what happening at Anfield last season. Like I said “Football is a funny game – you’ll never know what happens till it ends”. Again the City’s game comes to my mind. What a game that was!

In Fernando Torres, Liverpool have probably the best out and out striker in the Premier League and I always worry when Stevie G swung 25 – 30 m thunderbolts from outside the penalty box. Thank god they sold Alonso. Otherwise, we have to look after the Spaniard as well.

If United win, we will go 10 points clear of Liverpool and probably send The Reds to the bottom 10. That will put plenty of pressure to Liverpool’s board as they were unlikely to sack Banitez given that the Spanish coach had just signed a new contract last season, therefore he is entitle for huge compensation (around £ 20 million) if they terminate his contract. If United lose, it will bring Liverpool back to title’s contention and probably also give them a new lease of life plus boost their confidence that was seen lacking in the last few games. Unlike Gary Neville , I won’t be happy if we win the title but lose to our fierce rival. With so many of my friends here in Malaysia are Liverpool fans, losing can be a bitter pill to swallow. But in the spirit of good sportmanship, let us hope that the best team win.

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