Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has backed his old club to come 'flying out of the blocks' when the Premier League campaign resumes in just over a week's time - firing a warning to Manchester United in the process.
United, who will resume their league campaign at home to Nottingham Forest on December 27, are currently fifth in the standings, one place and four points ahead of Liverpool. The Merseyside outfit, who have gone toe-to-toe with Manchester City for the title in recent years, have experienced a difficult start to the campaign, winning just six of their opening 14 games.
Their struggles have caught many by surprise, with Jurgen Klopp's side backed by almost everyone to push City every step of the way in pursuit of the title again this season. However, their performances have been up and down, likewise their results, highlighted by their shock defeats to Nottingham Forest [1-0] and Leeds United [2-1] in late-October.
