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Juan Mata notched either side of half time to put the Manchester United into a commanding lead at Anfield, though ten-man Liverpool – who had substitute Steven Gerrard sent off in the first minute of the second half – did pull one back through Daniel Sturridge.

Manchester United’s record signing Angel Di Maria believes their final league position could be decided by their next few games- starting with Sunday’s trip to Liverpool.

Van Gaal, who is 63 years old, says his age and spending more time with his family are the two pressing reasons for his retirement once he leaves Manchester United.

Barely midway through March, the buzz around the Etihad has diminished and the hopes of Manchester City lifting silverware this season are hanging by a thread.

Manchester United face an almighty battle to stay in the top four as they face five of the current top seven in their final 10 games.

City, after their damaging loss to Liverpool, remain five points behind Chelsea who have a game in hand after their Capital One Cup victory on Sunday, which Pellegrini believes they can peg back.

A superb defensive and goalkeeping display ensured Wanderers will host the Premier League big boys next month after they denied the Reds a heavily-tipped home win.

Bolton received one of the draws of round four of the FA Cup when they were picked to challenge the Liverpool at Anfield, but Lennon is refusing to get lost in the FA Cup dream with upcoming Championship fixtures more crucial to the club’s season.

United were in devilish form at Old Trafford on Sunday as they sealed their sixth consecutive Premier League victory by beating Liverpool 3-0.

The relative lack of current success for both clubs is threatening to take some of the bite out this most tempestuous of clashes.