Its a game that could be remembered for all the wrong reasons as both Sir Alex Ferguson and Steven Gerrard have pleaded with supporters to concentrate on footballing matters rather than the much talked about incident involving Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra, and for betting enthusiasts it offers a chance to earn a few quid on this FA Cup Fourth round tie.

Liverpool go into the game with mixed feelings. They battled at Anfield on Wednesday to secure a place in the Carling Cup final but the defeat to Bolton in the previous league game will still linger amongst the players who’s poor performances were blasted publicly by manager Kenny Dalglish, however you have to feel that the FA cup will be another opportunity for the Merseyside club, who’s fans will no doubt favour this competition more so than Manchester United fans who will happily take an exit from the FA cup in order to secure another league title.

Manchester United could be without important players such as Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Phil Jones and winger Nani for the game against their rivals but will no doubt look towards Danny Welbeck to provide goals as he did in their last outing in the league against Arsenal but when looking at the odds it is no doubt going to be a tight affair.

The last game between the two sides ended in a 1-1 with THAT incident the talking point but with both sides looking to advance a bet with Skybet at 23/10 for a draw between the two sides could offer some money however the money seems to be on Manchester United to overcome Liverpool and at 9/5 with Boylesports is worth sticking £20 on (£56 return)

No doubt it will be a pulsating tie and a close affair though with Liverpool playing midweek it seems Manchester United are favourites to progress.