New Liverpool signing Albert Riera could make his debut against Manchester United next week.

The 26-year-old is likely to start his Merseyside career with one of domestic football's biggest fixtures when United visit on September 13.

Riera said: "I cannot wait to see Anfield and start there. Not only is it a club with a lot of history, but they have great players and a coach who everybody talks very highly of.

"As soon as I knew they were interested in me I knew there was only one club that I wanted to sign for and thankfully it has now happened.

"I know I will have to work very hard to get into the team because there are a lot of good players here but that is a challenge I am looking forward to.

"Thanks to Espanyol I've become a full international and now an opportunity has opened itself for me to take a very big step. Liverpool are a club where you are always obliged to play to win."