Liverpool v United - Time for revenge

Liverpool beat United home and away in the league last season for the first time in seven years. The 4-1 scoreline at Old Trafford was United's heaviest home defeat since New Year's Day 1992.So it is time for United to return the favours when they travel to Anfield on Sunday . A victory for United will virtually end Liverpool's title claims.Although Red Devils defender Gary Neville insists revenge is not on the cards United must still be smarting over the manner of the defeat at the hands of Liverpool last time out when they were hammered 4-1 at Old Trafford.

Liverpool are going through one of their worst period in almost two decades .Liverpool have lost four successive matches in all competitions - their worst run for more than 22 years. As if things couldn't get any worse for Liverpool they face the prospect of going into the must-win match without inspirational captain Steven Gerrard.United, though, know not to write off their rivals; Liverpool won without Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard in the starting line-up when the clubs met at Anfield last season.

Liverpool's dire injury situation looks to be easing, with Fernando Torres (thigh) hopeful of returning.Glen Johnson (groin) is also close to a comeback, but Steven Gerrard is struggling with a similar problem.

Though United is at the top of the table their victories are looking unconvincing . They registered 87 minute goal against CSKA and stoppage time goal for taking a point against Sunderland .They also had nervy moments against Bolton on last Saturday .Defensively United are looking shaky at the moment and Nani is failing to impress as Ronaldo is gone .

United have been dealt an injury blow of their own with the news that Wayne Rooney remains a doubt for the game with a calf strain.Despite question marks being raised over Rooney's fitness, United have both Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra back in contention after the pair missed the Champions League match in Moscow.However midfielder Darren Fletcher remains a doubt with a knee injury while Park Ji-Sung (knee) looks certain to be ruled out.Rooney's possible absence could hand Michael Owen the chance to start against his former club although manager Sir Alex Ferguson could opt to use Dimitar Berbatov as a lone striker should Rooney miss out.