Jordan Henderson says Liverpool won’t get carried away

Liverpool vice-captain Jordan Henderson insists they will not get carried away with beating reigning Premier League champions Manchester City as the memories of last season’s title heartbreak provide a reminder of what can go wrong.

Eleven months ago, the Reds defeated City to take pole position in the race for the championship but the euphoria dissipated a fortnight later when they lost at home to Chelsea and handed the initiative back to their rivals.

Liverpool eventually came up just short despite an incredible run of 12 victories in their final 14 matches and Henderson is urging the team to replicate a similar sequence to secure Champions League football once again.