In-form Liverpool raise the stakes as Man United clash approaches

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Jordan Henderson’s fortuitous goal ensured the stakes will now be even higher when Liverpool and Manchester United collide on Sunday as Brendan Rodgers’ team moved within two points of their bitter rivals, who occupy the fourth and final Champions League spot.

Midfielder Henderson scored for a third successive Barclays Premier League game to make it five successive top-flight victories for the Reds.