Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius says he won’t be harbouring any fear but show plenty of respect when they take on Manchester United on Monday.

The Reds will now welcome Jose Mourinho’s side to Anfield having enjoyed an impressive start to the 2016-17 season under Jurgen Klopp.

Karius and his teammates have the chance to claim yet another big scalp when United arrive on Merseyside – and the German sees no reason why they should not.

Karius says his side have prepared well for their clash against the Red Devils and he believes Liverpool has the willingness to walk away with all three points

‘It will be a big game, I think it will be a close game,’ Karius told the Liverpool website.

‘Man Utd has a good, strong team but we have a great team and we play at home. We have respect for them but we’re not scared of them and we know we want to win the game.

‘We’ll have a good plan – or more than one plan – so we will be well prepared. Monday night at Anfield, the fans will be behind us, so I think everyone’s looking forward to it.’

The summer signing from Mainz could be in line for his first taste of a meeting between English football’s two biggest clubs.

Kick-off has been set for 21:00.