Ferdinand eyes Liverpool boost

RIO Ferdinand believes beating Liverpool would be the perfect way to make amends for the points Manchester United have dropped this season.

United head into Sunday’s Old Trafford clash of the North-West titans having fallen four points adrift of Premier League title favourites Chelsea with needless draws at Fulham and Everton.

For Ferdinand, who is expected to start his first Premier League game of the season, it is a fault that must be rectified quickly.

“This kind of game is always good for galvanising spirit and belief,” Ferdinand said.

“You would be beating one of your closest rivals, so to win this game would be great for team morale.”

United’s general play had been impressive until the midweek stalemate with Rangers, when they failed completely to break down the visitors’ nine–man defence.

For Ferdinand and central defensive partner Nemanja Vidic, shackling Fernando Torres has proved difficult in the past.