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Previews: Liverpool in form for Old Trafford test

Liverpool will look to in-form duo Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard to inspire an upset at leaders Manchester United on Sunday.

"Everyone knows (Torres's) partnership with Stevie is really good for us and now we can look forward to a very important game," midfielder Javier Mascherano told the club website.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti was in confident mood ahead of Sunday's trip to Blackburn Rovers.

"Only five teams have won the double (league and FA Cup) in 140 years in England. It won't be easy but I think we can do it," the Italian said.

Defender Paulo Ferreira is available again having missed Chelsea's midweek Champions League defeat by Inter Milan.

Manchester City's Javier Garrido and Kolo Toure are battling for a starting berth as manager Roberto Mancini looks to reshuffle his defence for Sunday's visit to Fulham following an injury to Wayne Bridge.

"When I came here last summer I was offered the big project and I am planning to be here for the long term," the 26-year-old said on the club website.

Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross's return from suspension may be put on hold after picking up a knock in training. The Potters host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Bolton Wanderers welcome back defender Sam Ricketts from suspension and fit-again midfielder Mark Davies for Saturday's visit to ninth-placed Everton.