Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler believes the pressure is on his old side more than Manchester United for this Sunday's table-topping showdown.
The Reds have slumped in recent weeks whereas surprise leaders United are three points clear and heading to Anfield full of confidence.
Former Liverpool striker Fowler thinks the game is bigger for the hosts as they will be desperate not to find themselves six points adrift ahead of a tough few weeks.
That said, Fowler also tipped Jurgen Klopp's side to win it and believes they'll be quietly confident.
He told Sky Sports: 'It is massively important, certainly for Liverpool now because obviously they find themselves behind in the table, and they don't want to get further behind.
'I think they'll go into this game quietly confident. They're not playing unbelievable stuff at the minute, but they are there or thereabout and knowing that if they do get this right result then it puts them in such a good space and ready to go on from there.
'It's a huge game. It's probably bigger for Liverpool because of the situation the clubs find themselves in. I'm a Liverpool man, so Liverpool are going to win the game.
'When you win these games it can make your whole week.'
Liverpool come into the game without a win in three, drawing against West Brom and Newcastle then losing to Southampton last time out.
Fowler, currently managing East Bengal in the Indian Super League, understands the importance of the game and it could have a significant bearing on whether the Reds can defend their title.
Liverpool have not lost at home for three-and-a-half years so despite the shaky recent form, will be confident they can see off their traditional foes.
Elkris
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We are winning it
Vimceipy
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Man Utd will come and defend and do bus packing at Anfield. This game won't live up to the hype so me I gave up long ago koraa.
Treal25
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Being a Liverpool man doesn't automatically make Liverpool to win the game, you're wrong there Fowler
cr7Mark
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teabcdemsu
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united win
bahaklmo
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as a man utd fan I'd have to disagree with Robbie, I think it's perfect time to go and win at anfield and I think we will. also like to add would have loved to have seen fowler in a united shirt, what a player, one of the best I've ever seen in my lifetime, goal machine
Yesabloty
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man United is gonna win
shreyasKDB
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as a MANCHESTER UNITED fan LIVERPOOL pool is the best team but we are going to win we have BRUNO
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Yeah,Salah is only a four season wonder.
kukdknoyz
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Fowler Lad, you are a Legend and you know very well that playing for Liverpool is massive. Liverpool FC will be victorious.
fauikoru
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Mo is silent from past 3 games, I'm sure, he will be back against Man utd. Game on !
true liverpool fan 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hondemnrsy
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we are Liverpool we believe this one will pass soon because the battle is still the Lord
epjo
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as a MANCHESTER UNITED fan LIVERPOOL pool is the best team but we are going to win we have BRUNO
Rozeloprt
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waiting for a misles that will land at man u
Mohbcpsz
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Speaking of confidence in big match,Liverpool owns that....we are the mighty 🩸
Ben¢
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Now I miss virgil
Hetynwa
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Mo is silent from past 3 games, I'm sure, he will be back against Man utd. Game on !