article_snippet: Manchester United's went on to lose 1-0 against a City team that was there for the taking.
article_snippet: I am just hoping I can keep It up and keep a good run and contribute to our results.'
article_snippet: As well as pride and bragging rights, a place in the top four is at stake.
article_snippet: Liverpool have not lost since they fell 3-0 at Old Trafford in December and a victory for the hosts would move they above United into fourth for the first time since August.
article_snippet: Van Gaal thinks victory against Liverpool would deliver a significant blow to the Reds' top-four hopes and is not ruling out a second-place finish for United, who trail City by just two points after their loss at Burnley last weekend. '
article_snippet: Yes, (second) is a realistic target,' the former United captain said. '
article_snippet: We have to play City and Arsenal at home
article_snippet: and if We beat both of them all of a sudden your points tally is looking really good. '
article_snippet: When you talk about the top teams it seems as if you look at it like you are going to get beat all the time and the lads have proven that the lads can perform really well against a top team like Tottenham. '
article_snippet: And a win at Liverpool at this stage of the season would be a fantastic result for us.'