Source: Daily_Mail
Babel insists United are beatable as Liverpool eye Old Trafford shock
Ryan Babel was the man who ended Manchester United's[LNB]hold over Liverpool [LNB]and he believes their arch-rivals are not as invincible as their reputation suggests.[LNB]The Dutchman's goal in the 2-1 victory on Merseyside in September handed the Anfield club their first league win in four seasons over United and manager Rafa Benitez a maiden success.[LNB] Liverpool head into tomorrow's lunchtime kick-off at Old Trafford buoyed by a 4-0 win at home to Real Madrid on Tuesday which saw them reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.[LNB] Confident: Ryan Babel believes Liverpool can upset Man United[LNB]Babel set up the second of Steven Gerrard's goals in that game and looked increasingly threatening playing wide on the left, but the 22-year-old played down his contribution in the game.[LNB]However, he did feel the team's performance was ideal preparation as they seek to reduce United's seven-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]'It was a good game against Madrid but I wouldn't class it as one of my best,' he said. 'We did well as a team and I think we take the confidence into the next game against Manchester United.'[LNB]Asked if he thought United were looking untouchable at the moment Babel replied: 'They are always beatable.[LNB]If we can concentrate and get to our level then we can beat them in the league for the second time. Hopefully then our title chances will be different.'[LNB]Rage: Mascherano is sent off last season[LNB]Meanwhile, Javier Mascherano is determined to keep his cool when he returns to Old Trafford for the first time since blowing his top last season.[LNB]Just less than 12 months ago the Argentina captain was sent off a minute before half-time for a second bookable offence when referee Steve Bennett cautioned himfor dissent.[LNB]The 24-year-old exploded in rage at what he felt was an injustice and had to be escorted from the field by team-mates.[LNB]He was subsequently charged with improper conduct by the Football Association and received a two-match suspension in addition to his statutory one-game ban.[LNB]Liverpool, trailing 1-0 at the time, went on to concede two more goals and Mascherano said he had learned his lesson and promised history will not repeat itself.[LNB]'It was really difficult for me but I am sure that situation will not happen again,' said the Argentinian.[LNB]'We are in the title race and we need to think about winning there and then see what happens.[LNB]'First you have to win. The most important thing for us is to try to win and give the supporters a happy day.'[LNB] English football's greatest rivalry: A trip down sport's memory lane with Manchester United and Liverpool[LNB]Zidane: Forget Ronaldo and Messi, the best player in the world is Liverpool star Gerrard[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB]
