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Everton's Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic (L) shoots past Liverpool's Slovakian defender Martin Skrtel (R) during the FA Cup semi-final football match between Everton and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in London, England on April 14, 2012. (AFP)
Manchester United are well aware of the danger that Everton pose today.
Sir Alex Ferguson is also under no illusions that draw or even worse, a loss will open the door wide for Manchester City.
Everton have traditionally made life awkward for the Reds and the champions had to wait until the 83rd minute in the home game at a similar stage last season before Javier Hernandez, who has scored the winner in the last two games against the Toffees, nodded home.
The key thing is the United defence have identified the man who could hurt their title chances as Nikica Jelavic.
Everton's shrewd signing from Rangers has settled well south of the border and scored again in the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Liverpool last weekend.
"They've looked really good recently.
“Nikica Jelavic has come in and grabbed a few goals - he looks handy - and they're the sort of side who give their all for the manager,” United central defender and stalwart Rio Ferdinand was quoted as saying.
Sir Alex added, "Everton going out of the FA Cup was a bad result for them," he said. "They went into that game in good form but losing a semi-final and a derby is always disappointing.
“No matter what happened last week, it was always going to be a hard game for us. We expect hard games and we're prepared for hard games. They are always hard matches against Everton. Sometimes we've done well, sometimes it's been difficult."
Wayne Rooney will be striving to once again show his former club what they have been missing since his move to Old Trafford.
"Wayne's goals have been fantastic," added the boss. "He's the one player who's scored consistently for us this season.
“He used to score in clutches but now they've evened themselves out over the season. It's an important game on Sunday and Rooney likes the edge that a big game brings," Sir Alex added.
"Everton are desperate to finish above Liverpool in the league this season, especially after losing to them last weekend. They're coming here with plenty to play for," said Rio.
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