Liverpool vs Manchester United preview: What time does it start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Anfield

Juan Mata scores against Liverpool during Manchester United's 3-0 win in March 2015 (Getty Images)

It’s a big game for…

Wayne Rooney: The England captain has come under a lot of criticism this season for his poor performances, but after hitting a double against Newcastle last time out he will be looking to prove the doubters wrong once again.

Weird/ best stat…

34 - This is the number of points Manchester United have accumulated this season after 21 games, their lowest ever tally in Premier League history.

Remember when…

Juan Mata’s double helped United to all three points last season, a game which also saw former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard see red after just 38 seconds.

Player to watch…

Christian Benteke: The big Belgian has not lived up to his expectations since leaving Villa Park for Anfield in the summer, but having scored in his past three Premier League appearances against Manchester United he will be looking to inflict more pain on Van Gaal’s unstable team.

Past three-meetings…

Manchester United 3 (Blind, Herrera, Martial) Liverpool 1 (Benteke), Premier League, September 2015

Liverpool 1 (Sturridge) Manchester United 2 (Mata 2), Premier League, March 2015

Manchester United 3 (Rooney, Mata, Van Persie) Liverpool 0 Premier League, December 2014

Form guide (all competitions)…

Liverpool: WWLWDD

Manchester United: LLDWWD

Vital Information:

Kick-off time: 2.05pm, Sunday, 17th January

TV: Live on Sky Sports 1 from 1.00pm

Highlights on BBC One, Match of the Day 2, 10.30pm