Liverpool midfielder and captain Jordan Henderson believes that the Reds will need to keep playing with the ball if they want to break the teams that are keen to only defend against them.

The Reds have been the most dominant team in terms of attack as they have been class apart from all other Premier League teams and most teams were happy sitting back and defending.

‘I think because of the way we started the season, teams will come and try to defend and break up the play,’ Henderson said.

‘They’ll want to disrupt our rhythm as much as possible. But that’s part and parcel of football. Teams might see that as the best way to get a point, or three, against us.

‘We have to be prepared to face that scenario and when we do come up against it, find the solution to get a win.

‘It’s about momentum and keeping it going by retaining the ball well and ensuring the pressure stays on them.’