Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says today's opponents Manchester City set the standard.
The midfielder will lead his side out against City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon in a highly-anticipated game that sees the last two Premier League Champions come up against each other.
"There's no doubt that today's game is our biggest of the season so far. The Premier League table tells us this, recent history and the aims of the two clubs tells us this," Henderson said of the game in his pre-match programme notes.
"As an opponent, Manchester City are as strong as they come and we welcome them to Anfield in the knowledge that having got a great result at Chelsea last weekend they will be looking for another one today.
"City's record under Pep Guardiola speaks for itself. From a Liverpool perspective, they set the standards that we had to live up to before we could become champions and any team which wants to win the league this season will know that their chances of doing so will be maximised if they finish above City.
"They are the reigning champions and someone will have to take their crown because City won't be handing it over."
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