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There is no love lost between Manchester United and Liverpool as the two old rivals battle it out at the top of the Premier League table.

But it has not been all trash talking ahead of the game - as Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara spoke of his fondness for United goalkeeper David De Gea.



Thiago went for De Gea in goal, his brother Rafinha, who plays for PSG, former Barcelona team-mate Jonathan dos Santos, and Leeds United forward Rodrigo - another Spain colleague.



Manchester United got back to winning ways with a low-key 1-0 victory over Watford in the FA Cup.

"David de Gea, goalkeeper for Man U and myself.

United will be hoping Liverpool have a similar attitude towards defending this weekend!

The sides go head-to-head at Anfield on Sunday in a top-of-the-table Premier League showdown.
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