Manchester United v Liverpool: rivalry runs deep, says Rio Ferdinand, ahead of Super Sunday clash "It is special," Ferdinand added. You look back over the years and see what has gone on before I came to the club and whilst I have been here there have been loads of great moments. You just want to add your name and be a part of a team that joins that long list of events that have gone on. I always enjoy playing against Liverpool, either at Anfield or Old Trafford. Hopefully this is another good, exciting and winning occasion for us. For once though, Ferdinand cannot be sure of his place. The 34 year-old has made it clear he is fit and available, but the same can also be said of his long-time partner Nemanja Vidic, in addition to Jonny Evans - who has made more appearances than any other central defender this season - and Chris Smalling. "When you are at a place like this you always need competition for places," Ferdinand said. If there was no competition for places we wouldn't be as successful as we are. We have to make it difficult for the manager to pick a first XI and then we go from there. You just hope you are in the team that plays.