Liverpool boss Benitez: Torres can gun down Man Utd

He said: “In the past against United, we have played well and controlled the game without winning.

“We know they have good defenders but also we needed to be stronger in attack.

“Now, in Torres, we have someone with pace and ability. And this time, maybe if we have more control of the game, we will be a real threat to them.

“I think he could be that extra something which we have needed against United.

“We are a better squad this season and he is one of the key men in that.

“It will be difficult, we know that.

“But I believe we now have another option we didn’t before. United know he’s a good player, they know all about his quality — and they will definitely be worried about him.”