Dalglish: We must knock champions off perch

LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish admits Manchester United have set the modern-day benchmark for success but insists the status quo should not just be accepted.

The Scot played a major part both on and off the field in the trophy-laden dynasty established by Liverpool in the 1970s and 1980s. However, as the last Reds boss to win the league title in 1990, Dalglish is all too familiar with the shift in power which took place almost as soon as he quit Anfield two decades ago.

“They are in a position that everyone wants to be in and that’s top position in the league,” said Dalglish.