Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho rates their clash with Manchester United a "six pointer".

The Reds host United today at Anfield.

"It's a really important game for us, and a tough one," Coutinho told Liverpoolfc.com. "They're a good team with great history and I know this is a massive derby.

"Both teams are fighting for the same thing in the Premier League. It's going to be a critical game and one we would call a 'six-pointer game' in Brazil.

"I've always watched these big matches on television. The entire world knows how big a fixture this is. It's a first-class clash and one we enjoy playing a part in.

"I'm sure it'll be a hard-fought derby and I hope we can be the winners. No fan wants to lose this game, which I see as one of the world's greatest fixtures."