101.   United were back in the Liverpool penalty area within two minutes.

102.   United will be without their four-goal hero from last Saturday, Andy Cole, who is cup-tied.

103.   United are fifth in the Premiership after six defeats this season.

104.   United were again grateful to keeper Peter Schmeichel, who blocked out City time and again with a number of important stops.

105.   United were without Ryan Giggs, who had a hamstring pull and Andy Cole, impressive in recent matches, was also out with a thigh strain.

106.   United will be without Ryan Giggs, but England pair Paul Ince and Gary Pallister are expected to be fit after missing the Nigeria clash.