Manchester United given Premier League title race chance as Liverpool lose at Southampton

straight to your inbox every day for freeDimitar Berbatov says Manchester United need to be more focused on taking their chances when they face Liverpool today.The Reds face their fierce rivals for the second time in a week after drawing their Premier League clash at Anfield last week 0-0. In that game, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes both saw late chances saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson as United came closest to winning the game.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could hand a debut to £37million teenager Amad Diallo when they face Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth-round at Old Trafford on Sunday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to make changes for the second meeting with Liverpool in eight days and while Diallo is unlikely to start, the 18-year-old may be set for a place on the bench.Diallo completed his move from Atalanta to United this month and the winger has impressed in first-team training.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher believes the Premier League title race is still between Man City and Liverpool despite Manchester United topping the table. After two late goals helped City overcome Aston Villa 2-0 on Wednesday evening, United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and return to the top of the Premier League table.

direct to your inboxManchester City will win the Premier League this season, that’s according to the latest prediction from Sporting Index.The English top flight already looks set to be it’s most competitive for a generation, with a handful of teams believing they can win the title.Both City and Manchester United will be in that group that have realistic aspirations of lifting the trophy in May, with the halfway point of the season not too far away.The two local rivals have already gone into

direct to your inboxSunday's goalless draw between Liverpool and Manchester United will no doubt have been the result Man City were hoping for in the title race.City can now go top of the league if they win their game in hand, although they currently sit two points behind leaders United.Liverpool sit a point further back in fourth, with Leicester City also level on points with Man City.Yet, with most clubs yet to even reach the halfway point of their fixture list, there is still plenty to play

straight to your inboxGary Neville now believes Manchester City will win the Premier League this season after initially backing Liverpool to retain their crown.Jurgen Klopp's side dropped to fourth in the league standings after a 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.However, with only five points separating United in first and Everton in sixth, the title race is wide open.Liverpool are currently enduring their toughest spell of the season after failing to win any of their four league

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's dressing room was a 'flat' place after Sunday's draw with Liverpool, according to man of the match Luke Shaw.United went into the game three points ahead of the champions and after the opening 20 minutes had the better of the game, with Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford all spurning good opportunities in the second half.United were guaranteed to finish the weekend at the top of the table as long as they avoided defeat on

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes it is an advantage for Manchester United to be playing at Anfield without any supporters present.Liverpool were able to welcome back 2,000 followers for their games in December as Merseyside was placed in Tier 2 but, following the emergence of the new variant of the coronavirus, none of the Premier League clubs are allowed to house matchgoers.United have not won in any of their last five games at Liverpool, drawing two,

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba does not believe that the result of Sunday's match between Manchester United and Liverpool will determine which team will go onto win the Premier League.United moved to the summit of the table for the first time in over three years on Tuesday after Pogba struck late on to earn a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnely.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt is often true that one player can influence the entire mood and fortunes of their team; for Manchester United it is not necessarily the person you would think of first.While there is no denying the immense contributions of Bruno Fernandes in midfield, matches like the win over Burnley in midweek showed that a rare off night from him can be combated by the excellence of Paul Pogba, or even Donny van de Beek in midfield.In fact, if not for the incredibly

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have named Eric Bailly as a new undroppable player ahead of Sunday's match against Liverpool.United reached the summit of the Premier League on Tuesday as their 1-0 victory over Burnley took them three points ahead of the reigning champions Liverpool.The result has set up a tantalising match-up between the division's top two sides, the result of which could have massive ramifications for the rest of the season.The importance of the

straight to your inbox every day for freeAndy Cole has urged Manchester United to use their promising season as a springboard for future success.The Reds went top of the Premier League when they beat Burnley 1-0 on Tuesday evening. Up next is a potentially huge clash against Liverpool as the league season reaches its halfway point.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMoises Caicedo is said to be closing in on a move to Brighton & Hove Albion after Manchester United ended their interest in the teenager. The MEN understands that United shelved plans to sign the 19-year-old Ecuador international from Independiente de Valle this month after the deal became "too messy" due to the involvement of various intermediaries.

straight to your inbox every day for freeNemanja Matic has warned Liverpool and Manchester City that his side have shown they have what it takes to win the title this season after a hard-fought win at Burnley.United moved three points clear of Liverpool ahead of Sunday's Anfield showdown with a 1-0 win at Turf Moor thanks to Paul Pogba's second-half volley and Matic hailed it as a crucial victory.

straight to your inbox every day for free David de Gea admits Manchester United 'cannot miss the chance' to challenge for the Premier League title this season. The Spanish goalkeeper is one of three players in the current squad who was at United when they last won the top-flight under Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2013.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is at risk of missing the Premier League meeting with Liverpool this weekend. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side face a crucial week in their season as they face both Burnley and Liverpool in the league with their title credentials set for the ultimate test.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United players Paul Pogba, Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof missed the FA Cup third round win over Watford through injury. The trio were the only standout absences from United's matchday squad in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, where manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced to introduce Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford from the bench in an edgy affair.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane believes Man City are in prime position to take advantage of Liverpool's dip in form. City overcame Manchester United 2-0 in Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final between the two rivals as they put in an impressive performance to secure a Wembley final against Tottenham Hotspur in April.