Oh the irony! Die hard Red Devils Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville will be hoping for a Liverpool win on Sunday.
Manchester United currently trail league leaders Chelsea, who face Rafael Benitez's men on Sunday, by a point with just two games to go in the Premier League.
Manchester United have two games they are widely expected to win - a trip to Sunderland and a home fixture against Stoke. Chelsea are also heavy favourites to beat Wigan at home on the last day of the season.
Thus, one of the most hotly contested title-races in recent history could well be decided by the outcome of the match between the Blues and the Reds this coming Sunday.
There is no doubting the camp Rooney and Neville will be in. In comments reported by the Daily Mirror, Neville said:"We're hoping that at some point Chelsea might feel the pressure."
"That's not me suggesting they will, but at this stage of the season strange things can happen."
"We can't afford to make any mistakes as the chasing team."
"Chelsea may win all their remaining games, but the most disappointing thing would be if they make a mistake and we don't capitalise."
"We expect Chelsea to win but you just never know with the way this season has gone."
"And obviously next weekend we both have difficult away games - ourselves at Sunderland and Chelsea at Liverpool."
"Everyone has been talking about it coming down to next Sunday but, and I know it is a football cliche, we can only concentrate on our own job."
"Although we're hoping Chelsea slip up, unless we win our games it doesn't matter."
"When we walk onto the pitch against Sunderland we will know where we are in terms of the title race."
"So when we go onto the pitch at 4pm next Sunday we'll know whether we have a realistic chance or not."
Meanwhile, Rooney - who is out of the Sunderland match with a groin strain said: "I hope Liverpool can do us a favour. I know Liverpool, and I know they wouldn't just give up on a game like next week."
Rooney also spoke of his admiration for England teammate and Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard.
"The great thing is that I don't even have to have a word with Stevie, because I know the type of player he is.
"Every time you see him play you realise what a good player he is. Even in friendly games he wants to win and I am sure he will want to win this one.
"Liverpool are fighting to get into Europe. Every one of them knows about the pride and the history behind the club.
"That tells me they will want to win that game.
"I am sure they are all determined. It is the last home game of the season. The fans won't really be too pleased if they don't turn up."
Rooney also spoke of his joy at winning the PFA Player of the Year Award, but admitted he would rather win the league title.
"It was a great feeling to know I'd won but I'd swap this right now for the league. You know we are pushing forward and in a decent position and hopefully Chelsea can slip up and we will take advantage."
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