Source: Manchester_EveningNews
Ferdinand's Liverpool warning
MANCHESTER United defender Rio Ferdinand has warned his team-mates that the form book means nothing when it comes to clashes with Liverpool.
The Reds are sitting pretty on top of the Premier League and with a 100 per cent record in the Champions League.
Liverpool, by contrast, are languishing in eighth position in the league and have lost their last four games in all competitions. To make matters worse for Liverpool, inspirational skipper Steven Gerrard is unlikely to be fit for Sunday's game.
But Ferdinand said: “We all know there is a big rivalry between the two teams, like you see in derbies or FA Cup games.
“But form just goes out of the window. It is about who performs best on the day and that is what we are trying to do.”
Ferdinand has also played down the significance of this individual fixture at this stage of the season, even though a win would lift United 10 points clear of a perceived title rival.
He said: “It is just another game to play. We want to win as many games as we can this season and this is just another one along that way.”
Meanwhile, Ferdinand has joined the chorus of approval for Antonio Valencia after the Ecuadorian's match-winning performance against CSKA Moscow.
“I think everyone is very pleased with what Antonio has done,” said Ferdinand.
“He’s a really humble and quiet lad. He comes in, does his work and goes home.
“He is from the Paul Scholes mould of embracing hype and attention but he’s the most confident guy on the football field and he’s been very impressive since he arrived.
“He is always available, always backing himself on the ball and doesn’t mind a bit of contact. He is a strong lad and that’s what you want.
“He’s playing very well and I’m sure he will keep improving and keep scoring goals.”
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