Jamie Carragher feels Manchester United are in a much better moment than their arch rivals Liverpool ahead of the weekend's derby.

The Red Devils have hit a rich vein of form under Jose Mourinho, winning their past six straight for an unbeaten streak of 11 matches, dating back to late October.

In the Jurgen Klopp camp, the Reds have not lost in six in the league but have endured a 2-2 draw with relegation battlers Sunderland, a scoreless draw in the FA Cup with Plymouth Argyle and a 1-0 loss to Southampton in the EFL Cup in their past three outings.

Carragher analysed for Sky Sports: “This is always a huge game, but right now these are two teams who have maybe got outside chances for the title and are both right in the mix for top-four places.

“Manchester United are probably the most in-form team in the Premier League and are a different proposition to when the two sides met at Anfield earlier this season, while Liverpool have hit a little bump in the road and need to get back on track.

“Both teams have plenty to play for."

He added: “I think Manchester United are the favourites.

“Liverpool are not in the form they were in two or three weeks ago, while Manchester United are the in-form team in the league and are at home.

“I think whoever is at home would usually be classed as favourites when these two teams play each other.

“The momentum seems to be with United at the moment, but Liverpool need to come back and answer that with a performance."