<text>  Click here to read Matt Lawton on how the Liverpool boss put his faith in 3-4-3 . Liverpool have not suffered Premier League defeat since falling 3-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Sundays match at Anfield is a measure of how far they have come. United have been more hit and miss in that period, but still only lost twice in the league. They produced their best display of the season in the 3-0 victory over Tottenham. Plenty of players have improved, some have faded, while Brendan Rodgers and Louis Van Gaal have toyed with their systems. Here, Sportsmail looks at how a composite XI of the sides might take shape, choosing the 3-4-3 formation favoured by Liverpool to fit as many attackers in as possible. Why not. The Liverpool and Manchester United composite XI selected by Sportsmail . Goalkeeper David de Gea . The outstanding goalkeeper in England and arguably the best in the world right now. Seems to pull off a save a real substance every game, offers good distribution, and exudes calm from his penalty box. David de Gea has been outstanding between the sticks for Manchester United this season . Centre-back Chris Smalling . A surprise perhaps, but turned in one of his best games in a United shirt against Spurs. He was strong, brought the ball out with assurance, and picked a pass more than once. Chris Smalling produced one of his best performances of the season in Uniteds win over Spurs last week . Centre-back Michael Carrick . Not his ideal position but for want of excellent defenders could easily operate here. His anticipation and experience are valuable. A breathe of air to Uniteds team after returning from injury. Michael Carrick celebrates his goal in Man Uniteds 3-0 win over Spurs at Old Trafford last weekend . Centre-back Emre Can . Has blossomed in his converted role in Liverpools back three. Deceptively quick because of his hulking frame, and an excellent ball player. Emre Can . Right wing-back Adam Lallana . Such a skilful player clever enough to function in a variety of positions. Offers energy and trickery down the flank and a threat when cutting in. Liverpools Adam Lallana takes on Neil Taylor during last weeks 1-0 win at Swansea City . Left wing-back Ashley Young . Has enjoyed a really consistent season and seems to be growing under Van Gaal. A menace down the left n recent games with renewed drive and end product. Ashley Young rampages down the wing against Tottenhams Nacer Chadli during last Sundays match . Centre midfield Philippe Coutinho . Dazzling talent and goal threat from any range. The oil to make the midfield cogs roll seamlessly along and possesses the imagination to unlock defences in the final third. Philippe Coutinho celebrates after scoring Liverpools opening goal against Southampton last month . Centre midfield Jordan Henderson . The steely core to the team and the best-performing midfielder in England right now. Two stunning goals from distance in his recent back catalogue and a formidable mentality to seep across the side. Jordan Henderson celebrates his important winner for Liverpool against Swansea last Monday . Right wing Raheem Sterling . Brings whippet pace to stretch defenders and is illustrating his flexibility by coping intelligently to requests by Rodgers for positional changes. An absolute terror at his optimum. Raheem Sterling takes on Swanseas Jack Cork during Liverpool victory at Swansea . Left wing Daniel Sturridge . Has not yet burst to life since his comeback from injury, but offering enough glimpses to force his way into this imaginary line-up. A potent scoring danger and able to assist as well. Daniel Sturridge celebrates in hallmark fashion after scoring against West Ham at Anfield in January . Striker Wayne Rooney . Back to his best as a snarling centre-forward, with five goals in his last six games, so let him continue there. Vast experience, vast ability and a ferocious desire to win. Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring Uniteds third goal against Tottenham at Old Trafford last weekend . So six Liverpool players to five from United, eight Englishmen, and a team full of attacking intent. Marouane Fellaini would be first off the substitutes bench to offer a physical presence up front. 