Soccer: Hyypia to face United

Liverpool’s Sami Hyypia comes into contention for Sunday’s FA Barclaycard Premiership home clash with Manchester United following a rapid recovery from a hamstring strain.

The Finnish defender was injured against Boavista in Portugal 10 days ago but returned to training on Thursday - although caretaker-boss Phil Thompson may not risk him against the champions.

Midfielder Nick Barmby is out of contention and will need a scan on a damaged ankle received in training last week, but French full-back Gregory Vignal is back in training after a broken foot and could get a reserve outing in the next fortnight.

Team (from): Dudek, Wright, Henchoz, Hyypia, Carragher, Riise, McAllister, Biscan, Murphy, Gerrard, Redknapp, Hamann, Smicer, Berger, Fowler, Owen, Heskey, Kirkland, Litmanen.