Jamie Carragher explains Old Trafford factor that Liverpool must avoid against Manchester United

Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool not to underestimate Manchester United ahead of this weekend's head-to-head, insisting Old Trafford is a ground where great players can "freeze".

The Reds recently suffered an FA Cup quarter-final defeat against United, losing 4-3 in the dying moments of extra-time, having led 3-1 courtesy of a Harvey Elliott effort from range.

Jurgen Klopp's side are the favourites to come out on top and claim three points as the teams prepare to meet again, though Liverpool have experienced the difficulties a trip to their bitter rivals can throw up in previous title races.

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Held to goalless draws at Old Trafford and Goodison Park during the 2018/19 season as the club missed out on the title by one point, the Reds face trips to both stadiums this month while going for Premier League glory once again.

"There are two venues in world football which are the most challenging for a Liverpool player," conceded Carragher in his Telegraph column. "One is Old Trafford and the other is Goodison Park. Both trips are heading Jurgen Klopp’s way and will have a massive influence on whether his Anfield farewell ends with another league title.

"Klopp has been in this position as Liverpool manager before. In 2019, Liverpool circled two away fixtures which they knew would be especially daunting in their head-to-head with Manchester City – away to Manchester United and Everton.

"Klopp’s side won 10 of their last 12 games. The two draws were at Old Trafford and Goodison and City won the title by one point. The size of the fixtures and