Keane and Ince were partners in crime as United claimed their first Double in 1994 - but watch the sparks fly when they clash at Old Trafford tonight .

Keane is another United player who has struggled to reach his peak this season, though miracles were hardly expected after his 11 month lay-off with a serious knee injury.

The Liverpool skipper has also been steady rather than spectacular but if he needed any greater incentive to play well, ex-manager Alex Ferguson's comments on television on Tuesday night about him being a "big-time Charlie" will have served that particular purpose.

Ince has not been on a victorious side against United since leaving them to join Inter Milan in 1995 but if he wins the midfield battle with Keane, he will have a great chance of breaking his duck.