Herrera: Man United are ‘clearly ahead’ of Liverpool

Daniel Storey

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera believes that his side are ‘clearly ahead’ of rivals Liverpool.

Speaking before United host Liverpool at Old Trafford, Herrera spoke about the history of what he believes is United’s biggest fixture.

Herrera remembered watching United lose 3-0 to Liverpool, but hearing the fans taunt Liverpool’s support with their ’20 times’ chant.

“Liverpool is the big one for all of us,” Herrera said.

“We know our history. I know Sir Alex changed the history of this rivalry because, when he came, Liverpool were a long way ahead, in terms of titles.

“But after Ferguson’s time here, now we are ahead – and clearly ahead – so I know what it means to our fans.

“I like to know about ­football and everything about a club when I play there, so I talk to people when they come up to me in the street.

“I like to read and ­understand. I don’t go to a club and just play.

“I like to be informed about what happened in the history, so, believe me, I know about this fixture and I understand the significance.”

He’s going to be Manchester United’s next captain, isn’t he?