Harry Redknapp and Wayne Rooney agree that Manchester United could be in for a tough afternoon when they take to the field away to bitter rivals Liverpool.

Liverpool enter the eagerly anticipated contest in third place, boasting a five-point advantage over the Red Devils, who are languishing down in 11th.

But the reigning Premier League champions have encountered their first major blip since Arne Slot took over the reins from Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds suffering three straight defeats in all competitions before the international break.

United, by contrast, cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over Sunderland in their previous clash and may well have headed to Merseyside with a spring in their step, sensing a potential upset against their age-old rivals.

While Manchester City leapfrogged Liverpool with victory over Everton on Saturday, but Liverpool know they can reclaim second place should they secure maximum points at Anfield.

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