Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol is adamant that the Reds will beat arch-rivals Manchester United to a Champions League qualification spot come the end of the season . The Merseysiders are just one place and two points behind United , who currently occupy fourth , with 10 Premier League games remaining . Brendan Rodgers ' side are the form team in England 's top flight having collected 29 points from their last 11 matches - having bounced back after making a poor start this season . Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol believes the Reds will beat Manchester United to fourth place . Jordan Henderson ( right ) opened the scoring in their 2-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday night . Daniel Sturridge headed home Liverpool 's second as they remain two points behind United in fifth . Nicol ( right ) enjoyed a trophy-laden 12 years at Liverpool - where he made 468 appearances for the club . United too have strung together a decent run of results with Ashley Young 's late winner against Newcastle on Wednesday night ensuring that Louis van Gaal 's side keep Liverpool at bay in their top-four battle . The two sides meet at Anfield on March 22 and Nicol believes Liverpool 's momentum means it 's only a matter of time before they overtake United in the table . 'Man United got themselves into a great position but at this stage of the season it is all about momentum , ' he told talkSPORT 's Extra Time show . 'You ca n't argue that Man United are picking up points . But Liverpool at the moment do n't care who is put in front of them - they just go about their business . Ashley Young ( centre ) fired home the winner for United to earn his side a valuable three points at Newcastle . Despite the win for Louis van Gaal 's men ( left ) Nicol believes the momentum is all with Liverpool . 'The good Liverpool teams of the past have all been about good passing and good movement and this team 's passing is accurate , the movement is fantastic , and they are giving anybody that is put in front of them a headache . If they keep playing the way they are , who is going to beat them ? And the 53-year-old feels Liverpool could finish higher than fourth and even challenge for third place with Arsenal . 'If Liverpool continue to steamroll teams , they even have a chance of third place , ' he added . ' I think Arsenal are guaranteed [ to finish in the top four ] . It is Arsenal and Liverpool for third and fourth . ' Brendan Rodgers ' Liverpool side have now collected 29 points from their last 11 league matches .
Manchester United travel to Liverpool in the Premier League on March 22 . The Reds are currently second from bottom of the table and have only won one game all season - a 1-0 win at home against West Ham last month.