Team news and match stats ahead of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.
TEAM NEWS
Liverpool's club-record signing Andy Carroll could be set for his debut.
Liverpool's club-record signing Andy Carroll could be set for his debut.
The 22-year-old, who completed a £35million move from Newcastle on deadline day, has been edging nearer to full fitness from a thigh injury which has sidelined him since late December and is finally close to inclusion in the squad.
Defenders Daniel Agger and Fabio Aurelio (both thigh) are set to return after missing last weekend's defeat at West Ham, while midfielder Raul Meireles is expected to be fit after coming off at Upton Park with a minor knee problem.
Full-back Martin Kelly has been ruled out for a month with a hamstring tear so manager Kenny Dalglish is likely to switch Glen Johnson back to the right side of defence.
Manchester United to follow...
MATCH FACTS
Liverpool scored with their only two shots on target when they lost 2-3 at Old Trafford earlier in the season.
Only one of the last 21 Premier League meetings between Man Utd and Liverpool has ended as a draw.
Kenny Dalglish has only won four of 23 matches in all competitions against Sir Alex Ferguson.
The last seven meetings in all competitions between Liverpool and Man Utd have seen six red cards and four penalties.
Only Everton v Liverpool (19) has seen more red cards than this fixture (13).
Liverpool are unbeaten at home against teams currently in the top half of the table, while United have only lost once away at a top 10 side this season.
Liverpool have lost just one of their last 9 Premier League matches at Anfield.
Manchester United have won eight of their last nine league games following a defeat.
Steven Gerrard has scored three goals in his last three Premier League meetings with the Red Devils.
Having scored with 33.33% of his shots, Javier Hernández has the best shot conversion rate in the Premier League (minimum five goals).
ODDS
Liverpool 9/5, Draw 11/5, Manchester United 8/5
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