Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has praised Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay ahead of Sunday's clash between the two sides.
McTominay has started all eight of the Red Devils' Premier League matches so far this season and scored in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal prior to the international break.
However, United's form this season has been poor and they head into this weekend's game with Liverpool at Old Trafford at risk of falling into the relegation zone if results elsewhere go against them.
While Robertson will be aiming to pick up bragging rights over Scotland teammate McTominay, he praised the 22-year-old midfielder ahead of this weekend's mammoth clash.
"He's been excellent all season in a United team that has had its critics. I think he's carried himself very well," he said, quoted by Goal.
"I'll be looking forward to facing him on Sunday. Obviously, I hope to come out on top."
Liverpool are the favourites for this weekend's game but Jurgen Klopp is yet to taste victory on United soil, something that Robertson hopes will change this week.
"I think what makes the fixture so special is that it's historic. There have been such great battles down the years. And they've always had top teams who have always fought against each other for everything on the pitch.
"It's always like that. And it's genuinely a different atmosphere when you play against them. It's one game that we always look forward to.
"Since I've been a Liverpool player, we've not managed to get a result at Old Trafford. So hopefully that changes on Sunday."
