Rio ready for Reds response

Centre-back hopes injury problems are in the past Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand expects Sunday's clash with bitter North West rivals Liverpool to prove as fierce as always. The Red Devils have been installed as favourites for the three points ahead of trip to Anfield at the weekend following their hosts' worst run of form for 22 years. But Ferdinand does not believe that Liverpool's recent defeats to Fiorentina, Chelsea, Sunderland and Lyon will make the contest any easier for United. The England centre-back told Sky Sports News: "The pressure is on both teams. We both want to win. The league is going to be a tight league this season. "At the end of the day, form goes out the window in these games. It is like a cup game. It doesn't matter how well you're playing at the time. Form goes out the window and it is who... [read full story]                    

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