Chief football writer Phil McNulty reports from Anfield: "General amazement here at Anfield as the Manchester United team-sheet is produced. Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Nani are all put on the bench by Sir Alex Ferguson - while Rio Ferdinand returns in central defence. Danny Welbeck gets the nod up front in what looks like a real gamble of a selection. Liverpool, meanwhile, recall captain Steven Gerrard for his first start since the 3-1 win in this fixture at Anfield last March. Kenny Dalglish clearly feels his captain is now fully fit after groin surgery, with Andy Carroll dropping to the bench."
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Chief football writer Phil McNulty reports from Anfield: "General amazement here at Anfield as the Manchester United team-sheet is produced. Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Nani are all put on the bench by Sir Alex Ferguson - while Rio Ferdinand returns in central defence. Danny Welbeck gets the nod up front in what looks like a real gamble of a selection. Liverpool, meanwhile, recall captain Steven Gerrard for his first start since the 3-1 win in this fixture at Anfield last March. Kenny Dalglish clearly feels his captain is now fully fit after groin surgery, with Andy Carroll dropping to the bench."