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30th Dec 2015

Liverpool should leapfrog Manchester United if this attacking XI fires

Black Cats await

Patrick McCarry

Liverpool eager to build on the recent win over Leicester City at Anfield.

Christian Benteke has been rewarded for his matchwinner against City by being recalled to Liverpool’s starting XI for this evening’s league clash with Sunderland.

Benteke replaces Divock Origi up front for the Reds with the injured Belgian out of the matchday squad.

Jordan Henderson captains the visitors to the Stadium of Light while Roberto Firmino gets another chance to reclaim his November form.

Liverpool can overtake Manchester United in sixth place with a win over struggling Sunderland.

Sam Allardyce’s men need to get three points as they are in danger of being cut adrift in the relegation zone.