Source: Daily_Mail
Babel insists United are beatable as Liverpool eye Old Trafford shock
Ryan Babel was the man who ended Manchester United'shold over Liverpool and he believes their arch-rivals are not as invincible as their reputation suggests.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. 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. Confident: Ryan Babel believes Liverpool can upset Man UnitedBabel 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.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.'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.'Asked if he thought United were looking untouchable at the moment Babel replied: 'They are always beatable.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.'Rage: Mascherano is sent off last seasonMeanwhile, Javier Mascherano is determined to keep his cool when he returns to Old Trafford for the first time since blowing his top last season.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.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.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.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.'It was really difficult for me but I am sure that situation will not happen again,' said the Argentinian.'We are in the title race and we need to think about winning there and then see what happens.'First you have to win. The most important thing for us is to try to win and give the supporters a happy day.' English football's greatest rivalry: A trip down sport's memory lane with Manchester United and LiverpoolZidane: Forget Ronaldo and Messi, the best player in the world is Liverpool star GerrardLIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NETMANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET