Former Manchester United star David Beckham has backed his old club to win this year's league title.

After appearing almost 400 times for the Red Devils, Beckham still holds a place in his heart for the club and hopes they can defeat Liverpool this weekend and set themselves up for a third successive championship win.

"As a Manchester United fan to beat Liverpool it's something special," Beckham told Sky Sports News.

"I was lucky to be on the good end of a team that went to Anfield and beat them there and at Old Trafford.

"Liverpool are playing well but Manchester United are playing incredibly well and have a great squad, they have some of the best players in the world.

"So for me, as a fan, Manchester United will win the league this season.

"Obviously it's not over yet but the way they're playing, with the players and manager they have, it's incredible."