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Man United's title aspirations set for Anfield acid test

Febraury 9, 2019 Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before the match [REUTERS]

There have been a few false dawns but there is growing belief that Manchester United are on the cusp of reclaiming their place as the pre-eminent force in English football.

They are top of the Premier League table after New Year's Day for the first time since Alex Ferguson's glittering dynasty ended with his retirement in 2013, since when they watched first Manchester City and then Liverpool disappear into the distance.

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