Neil Wood's side are also in good form but the Blues came from behind to beat Tottenham last time out, to take top spot in the division.
In goal that night was Petr Cech, the veteran keeper who, of course, played against United in the 2008 Champions League final in Moscow.
At 38, the Czech Republic legend could be getting another run-out in a final league clash of 2020 for the two sides. If that is the case, one youngster hoping to stick one past Cech is Facundo Pellistri, the Reds' deadline-day signing from Penarol.
With three goals in his last three outings, the Uruguayan is showing why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained earlier this week how much faith he has in the South American's potential.