Manchester United have given Liverpool FC a new problem in Premier League title race

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere was something frustratingly predictable about the dull nature of Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last weekend.So often over-hyped and regularly underwhelming, it almost seems inevitable that annual meetings between the two most successful sides in English football history rarely seem to deliver.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp will be looking for a lot more passion when the two sides meet in the FA Cup this afternoon - and they

straight to your inbox every day for free Victor Lindelof is back in the Manchester United squad for the FA Cup fourth round tie with Liverpool. Lindelof, 26, has missed five of the last seven games as United continue to manage the back injury he sustained playing on the plastic pitch of Den Haag's stadium in a goalless Europa League draw with AZ Alkmaar 15 months ago.

straight to your inbox every day for freePeter Crouch says Gary Neville's infamous celebration for Manchester United against Liverpool had a demoralising effect on the Anfield dressing room.Neville ran the length of the pitch at Old Trafford in 2006 to celebrate in front of Liverpool fans after Rio Ferdinand's late winner for United.

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes has warned Manchester United against complacency when they face Liverpool in the FA Cup this weekend. United head into the match experiencing a rich reign of form while opponents Liverpool have won just once from their last six matches in all competitions.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have mocked Thiago Alcantara following Liverpool's defeat against Burnley, by claiming Paul Pogba is superior to the Spaniard in every way.Thiago lifted the Champions League with Bayern Munich last season but joined Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer after months of speculation over his future.An injury in the Merseyside derby in October sidelined him until December 30, but Thiago hasn't enjoyed an easy start to life in

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Manchester United's approach at Liverpool and feels they attacked 'too much' in the goalless draw.Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher criticised United's tactics and claimed they did not show 'any authority', approaching the game 'like a small team', despite arriving at Anfield top of the Premier League.United have not won by two clear goals at Anfield since 1997 and are winless in their last five against Liverpool

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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand says six teams are in the Premier League title race this season.Manchester United's draw with Liverpool at the weekend gave Leicester City the chance to go top and they saw off Chelsea on Tuesday with an impressive victory, before Manchester City moved to the summit with a win over Aston Villa the following day.

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

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 freeAlan Shearer disagreed with Jurgen Klopp's verdict on Manchester United's tactics during their 0-0 draw with Liverpool.The two teams played out a goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday with clear-cut chances at a premium.United set up to counter-attack against the champions, while Liverpool had more of the ball but struggled to create any real openings.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United take on Liverpool today in what is arguably the biggest Premier League match of the season so far.The top two sides in the division go head-to-head at Anfield on Sunday (4.30pm).United are three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, having moved above Jurgen Klopp's men in midweek following a 1-0 victory over Burnley.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be looking to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League as they travel to face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side climbed to first place with victory over Burnley in midweek and could extend their lead if they win on Sunday afternoon.United are winless in their last four Premier League games against Liverpool (D2 L2), their longest run without a win against their rivals since a run of five

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 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.

direct to your inboxThe Premier League title race is set to take more twists and turns this week as Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.The top two go head-to-head in a mouthwatering match that should have a significant impact on the race to be crowned Premier League champions. The intrigue is further added to by the fact United and Manchester City are in action this midweek to play their games in hand on Liverpool.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's opponents in the fourth round of the FA Cup have been confirmed.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will face rivals Liverpool in the next round of the competition after the draw was made on Monday night. The match will take place at some stage across the weekend commencing Saturday 23 January, although all fixtures are subject to possible TV rescheduling.

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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Lineker has told Manchester United to take Jurgen Klopp's penalty jibe as a compliment. After Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Southampton on Monday evening, Klopp made a pointed remark about the amount of penalties United have been awarded in recent seasons.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have been handed a massive opportunity to take the advantage in the Premier League title race after Liverpool were defeated by Southampton on Monday night. The champions have endured a torrid run of form since they smashed Crystal Palace for seven last month, with draws against West Brom and Newcastle now followed up with a 1-0 loss at St.