Never
before in recent memories – notably during Sir Alex Ferguson’s era – has
Manchester United going into a Premier League game against their most intense
rival Liverpool at Old Trafford as the underdogs. Here we are where Liverpool
has been playing reasonably well to be at 4th spot – and still
within striking distance of the Premier League title, as well as 11 points
ahead of United. And United’s season has been crumbling since the turn of the
year, so what is the significant of this Sunday’s tie?