Man Utd vs Liverpool makes spotlight this weekend

London: This weekend may see the final of the Carabao Cup between Manchester City and Chelsea, but for most football fans, there is only one big game in England this weekend and that is what promises to be a no-holds barred showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.

The Manchester United-Liverpool rivalry is the most bitter in all

England and United fans know

they have the chance to hand a serious blow to Liverpool's ambitions of lifting the English Premier League title for the first time in 30 years, reports Xinhua news agency.

Liverpool make a trip from Anfield to Old Trafford level on points with Manchester City, but with a game in hand over their nearest rivals, who this weekend swap the Ethiad Stadium for Wembley.

A win would see Liverpool go three points clear at the top, but defeat would make Manchester City clear favorites to lift the title for the second consecutive season (perhaps the only thing that would take the shine off a win for United fans).

United have not lost a domestic game under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has guided them to 10 wins and a draw. Last Monday's 2-0 win away to Chelsea in the FA Cup showed their new-found resilience under the Norwegian, who could see the return of injured duo of Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard.

After their 0-0 draw at home to Bayern Munich on Wednesday, this is a massive test for Liverpool.

With midweek fixtures in the coming week, this 'weekend' kicks off on Friday with Cardiff City, who have battled out of the bottom three, facing a tough game at home to Watford, while West Ham will fancy their chances at home to a Fulham team that increasingly looks destined to a rapid return to the Championship.

Burnley's recent form has lifted them three points clear of the relegation zone, but this Saturday they entertain Tottenham, who remain very much in the title race and who could welcome Harry Kane back from injury.

Kane's return following the ankle injury he suffered on January 13 will be welcome news for Spurs fans and coach Mauricio Pochettino, but it

should not escape anyone's notice that Tottenham have won every league game since then without the help of the England striker.