Liverpool and Manchester United may be two wounded animals , but the pair have a serious backer in Pele , who insists their derby is on a par with El Clasico . The legendary striker will be at Anfield on Sunday to witness who steals a march in the race for Champions League qualification , asserting that this clash can not be bettered in world football . Real Madrid and Barcelona do battle at the Nou Camp on Sunday , but United ’ s trip to Merseyside will be watched by just as many around the globe . Brazilian legend Pele believes Manchester United 's trip to Liverpool will be on a par with Sunday 's El Clasico . United players celebrate during their side 's 3-0 victory against Liverpool at Old Trafford in December . Luis Suarez ( left ) , Neymar and Lionel Messi will play a part as Barcelona take on Real Madrid on Sunday . According to Pele , that is what makes it a standout fixture in the calendar . ‘ They are very , very similar games , ’ he told Sportsmail . ‘ It ’ s one of the best in today ’ s game . I always look forward to going to Anfield . I love to see good football . ‘ Barcelona have excellent players . It ’ s not only Lionel Messi , but Xavi and Neymar . Maybe they have more individuals , but as a team Liverpool are the same. ’ It is quite a show of support for the Premier League , which has a number of questions to address after a dismal fortnight in continental competition , with each of England ’ s remaining representatives crashing out of Europe . 2014 Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo will come face to face with Messi once again at the Nou Camp . The World Cup winner speaks with Sportsmail 's Jack Gaughan ahead of the crucial Premier League clash . Pele , who will visit Anfield for the sixth time on Sunday , doesn ’ t buy into suggestions English football ’ s power is waning . ‘ Oh yes , definitely , ’ he said when asked if the Premier League remained the best division in the world . ‘ It pains me as a Brazilian , but I have to say that . Even after the problems in Europe . ‘ Remember , losing is part of the game . I don ’ t think there ’ s anything wrong - it ’ s something you can ’ t explain . ‘ But there is no doubt that it ’ s the top league. ’ Pele will be in attendance at Anfield on Sunday to watch Louis van Gaal 's side take on Liverpool . The former Santos star compared Steven Gerrard ( pictured ) to German great Franz Beckenbauer . Pele admits that both Beckenbauer , seen here playing against Holland in the 1974 World Cup , and Gerrard would make his all-star team . Pele was also forthright in his views on Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard , who he puts on a pedestal with the great Franz Beckenbauer and says would make his World XI . Asked where Gerrard would rank among the best midfielders of all time , the 74-year-old compared him with Germany ’ s biggest ever star . ‘ Maybe people don ’ t remember , but Beckenbauer had the same style , ’ he added . ‘ I like Gerrard , he is a similar intelligent player . There is no doubt they ’ d both make my team. ’ And Pele , flashing a wide grin , stated that Lionel Messi ’ s one-footed nature and lack of aerial presence gives himself the edge when pundits compare the two : ‘ I used to kick it with both feet . I never saw myself play , but I think I was the better player. ’ The 74-year-old joked that he was a 'better player ' than Lionel Messi because the Brazilian used both feet . SUBWAY Famous Fan Pele visted a London SUBWAY store to discuss football , nutrition and training in the run up to the Liverpool v Manchester United football match on Sunday March 22 .
Brazi legend Liverpool will be at Anfield on Sunday to watch Pele take on Manchester United . Liverpool believes the Premier League clash is equal to El Clasico . 74-year-old also claims there is nothing wrong with English football despite poor performances in Europe .