Liverpool have had a strong start to the season and going into their Monday night showdown with Manchester United, they sit fourth in the table.

But with the game against the Red Devils to come, things could change depending on what happens at Anfield in a couple of days time.

Jurgen Klopp will be hoping his new-look Liverpool side can once again prove they are title contenders whilst Jose Mourinho will be desperate to get his United side back to winning ways.

Whichever way it pans out, it will be a spectacle and no-doubt the entire footballing world will be watching with keen interest.

But we’ve got a feeling that this will be Liverpool’s day – inf ront of their own fans in their upgraded stadium.

So with that in mind, here’s our Liverpool XI that will beat Manchester United at Anfield on Monday evening…

GK: Loris Karius

Loris Karius has finally broken into the first-team following his transfer from the Bundesliga this summer and we’re expecting Jurgen Klopp to give him his first taste of action against Manchester United on Monday.

He looked pretty good in wins over Hull and Swansea but this game is another kettle of fish. A great opportunity for Karius to prove himself.

RB: Nathaniel Clyne

One of the most consistent players in Liverpool’s side, Nathaniel Clyne looks like a sure-fire starter for the entire season, let alone the game against United.

He’ll be looking to get forward at every opportunity to help his team-mates in attack but defensively he’ll have to be switched on too. Lingard or Martial will be on that left-hand side and Clyne will have to be at his best.

CB: Joel Matip

An inspired signing, Matip has adjusted to the Premier League like a duck to water and looks a real promising player going forward.

He’s quick, agile and good in the air – he has all the makings of a really good centre-halve. But this weekend will be his toughest test yet and he’ll have to keep the likes of Ibrahimovic and Rashford quiet.

CB: Dejan Lovren

Dejan Lovren should be the most well-rested player in this Liverpool squad having missed his nation’s international games through injury.

However, he’s back in contention for the game against United and he’s been ever-present in the side so far this campaign.

LB: James Milner

James Milner has been in inspired form playing at left-back for the Reds this season and you’ve got to give the England veteran plenty of credit.

He’s really made that left-back position his own and is playing some of the best football we’ve seen in years. Has a tough afternoon waiting for him on Monday but there is little doubt he’ll be raring to go.

CDM: Emre Can

With Georginio Wijnaldum’s injury concerns still ongoing, we’ve elected to go for Emre Can in the middle-of-the-park.

The German has had to play a part-bit role at times this season but if picked, he’ll relish the chance to go straight back into the Liverpool first-team.

CDM: Jordan Henderson

Liverpool’s captain won’t miss this game for anything and we’re tipping Henderson to really shine in the game on Monday evening.

He has been in fantastic form of late, really showing how much he’s improved since his days with Sunderland. His passing has been good and overall, he is becoming more and more of a leader each week.

RM: Sadio Mane

Again, like Henderson, Mane could be the difference between winning and losing this game for Liverpool.

He’s been in inspired form at times this campaign and slightly quieter on other occasions. But on Monday evening, the stage is set for him to really get at Luke Shaw and get the Anfield faithful rocking.

He’s had a great start but now, he could write himself into folklore.

CAM: Roberto Firmino

Drew the foul to earn a penalty for the winner against Swansea and also bagged one himself. He has been one of Liverpool’s biggest attacking threats all season and has already bagged four already this campaign.

He he can sit in behind Sturridge and pull United’s midfield apart, then Liverpool can have great success in this game.

LM: Phillipe Coutinho

Played 83 minutes in a World Cup qualifier for Brazil against Venezuela in the week and Reds fans will hope he can fully recover for the game against United.

We all know how good this man is and the effect he can have on any game he likes. He’s so quick, skilful and reads the game superbly. If he can disrupt United’s shape in midfield then that could be the way through for the Reds.

ST: Daniel Sturridge

Daniel Sturridge is yet to have a blistering spell yet this season but you always get the impression he has the ability to really change a game for his side.

His pace, skill and directness leading the line could be huge for the Reds in the game against United but he’ll be facing the likes of Bailly in the United defence, who has been excellent himself.

If Sturridge is ready to go then his performance could decide the game.