Fred admits the stunning winner he scored against Crystal Palace ranks as a favourite Manchester United moment after passing 100 appearances in the Premier League. The 29-year-old brought up three figures during a recent draw with Leicester City before picking up a hip injury against Everton.
Having been forced off in the opening 45 minutes during the defeat to Frank Lampard's relegation-threatened side, Fred missed out on Saturday afternoon as Cristiano Ronaldo inspired United to victory over Norwich in a result that dragged them back into the top-four mix.
A stand-out performer since Ralf Rangnick took temporary charge, Fred was sorely missed in that game and faces a race against time to be fit to play Liverpool. It was, meanwhile, his jaw-dropping strike that got the ball rolling under Rangnick in his first match at the United helm in December.
