Liverpool news: We need to be at our best to stop Manchester United, says Reds' star

What's the news?

Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson believes that United have gone through a huge transformation since they last met in December and he is expecting a tough test against their rejuvenated rivals.

In case you didn't know...

One of the biggest games in the English football, Manchester United vs Liverpool is set to be played at the Old Trafford later today.

The Merseysiders thrashed the Red Devils 3-1 when they faced each other for the reverse fixture at Anfield in December, a game which also marked the end of Jose Mourinho's tenure at the club.

The Red Devils appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their caretaker manager after the game and the Norwegian has injected a new lease of life at the club since his arrival. They are currently unbeaten in the league since losing to Liverpool and won eight & draw one game during that period.

On the other hand, Liverpool are consistent with their performances since their success at the Old Trafford and are currently second in the Premier League table. They are level on points with leaders Manchester City but have played a game less than the Cityzens.

The heart of the matter

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes that it would be a tough test for his team to secure all three points at the Old Trafford.

He said( via goal):

It is a different United, definitely,". "They are in a better moment now. They are in much better form, everyone can see that.

"Their performance against Chelsea in the FA Cup was very, very good. Their counter-attack was very good and defensively they were solid.

He further added:

"They are a good team with top, top players. So it will be another tough test for us going to Old Trafford. We will need to be at the top of our game to get anything out of it, but we are in a good place as well and just need to give everything.

"Every game is the biggest game for us now. They are all massive. It would be a massive three points for us."

What's next?

Manchester United vs Liverpool always remains to be crunch affair and we can expect the same when the giants go head-to-head against each other later today.

Both teams will head into the game in a good form and will be looking forward to taking a big step towards fulfilling their season objectives by securing all three points.