Cleverly: Back from injury

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Man United v Liverpool

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games when Liverpool visit Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

The Red Devils trail league leaders and local rivals Manchester City by two points and a victory over the Reds would see them leapfrog the Citizens, who prepare to face Aston Villa on Sunday.

Ferguson welcomes promising youngster Tom Cleverly back into the fold, with the midfielder fully recovered from the ankle injury that he kept him on the treatment table since October.

Chris Smalling returns to contention after shrugging off a knock, while fellow defender Phil Jones misses out with an ankle complaint.

Reds boss Kenny Dalglish could be tempted to hand a starting berth to striker Luis Suarez after bringing the Uruguay international on as a substitute against Tottenham on Monday evening.

The controversial frontman recently completed an eight-match ban after being found guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra when the two clubs clashed earlier this season.

Left-back Jose Enrique returns to contention after missing Monday’s encounter with a minor hamstring problem.