Liverpool come into this derby game on the back of a midweek win against Vitesse away 1-0, but they are coming off the back of a dodgy league run, which saw them crash 2-0 to Fulham last week. Man Utd will be confident coming into this game, with Ruud Van Nistelrooy superb against Basle,a game in which they won 3-1.They also destroyed Newcastle in the league 5-3 in the league last week.

Despite their dodgy recent run, Liverpool are still unbeaten at home, having won 5 and drawn 3. They drew their last home against lowly Sunderland. They aslo have one of the best defensive records in the league, having conceded only 5 goals at home. Man Utd will be extremly confident going into this game, however their away record is not the best at present. They have only won once all season away and drawn 4. This is a fierce derby, and Man Utd will be missing thier more experienced players who they will need for this type of game. Beckham, Keane, Neville, Butt and Ferdinand are all definitelty out of this game while Laurent Blanc is a doubt. This means that Man Utd may have to rely on young Wes brown, and this will be a huge pressure on his head at the centre of defence. These games are always tight, and Liverpool will have to keep Van Nistelrooy out of the game. Due to the injuries and lack of 'derby' experience in the Man Utd team I have settled for a draw. Medium stake.