Ferguson gives youth its chance

Hours after chief executive David Gill confirmed Manchester United would be in the market for new midfield players in the summer, Alex Ferguson placed his faith in youth for this afternoon’s encounter with Liverpool.

Darren Fletcher, John O’Shea and Kieran Richardson were all named in a Red Devils midfield which, on paper, looked hopelessly outgunned by Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Mohammed Sissoko.