Radamel Falcao 's time at Manchester United seems set to be curtailed at the end of the season after a faltering year from the Colombia international . The 29-year-old striker has only hit the net four times in a barren season so far at Old Trafford . He was seen heading to a restaurant for lunch in Manchester on Wednesday , taking time away from his side 's preparations to play Liverpool on Sunday by enjoying some food in his adopted city . Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao was spotted heading to lunch in the city on Wednesday . Falcao ( left ) was used as an 83rd minute substitute in United 's 3-0 win over Tottenham last weekend . Striker Falcao has predominantly been used as a substitute during a difficult year at Old Trafford . Falcao arrived in Manchester on a deadline day loan deal , with United having the option to make the move permanent for £43million at the end of the season . But the attacker 's role at United has diminished as the season has progressed , with manager Louis van Gaal notoriously electing not to bring him off the substitutes bench in the 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at home to Arsenal . His team currently occupy the fourth and final Champions League position in the Premier League but face an examination of their credentials when they play Liverpool on Sunday . Liverpool are only two points behind United in the Premier League table and can usurp United and move fourth with a victory .
Radamel Falcao was spotted going to lunch in Manchester on Wednesday . The striker 's role at Manchester United has been under a lot of scrutiny . His team face fierce rivals Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday . READ : Man United's new signing is not expected to be unveiled until next week.