Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen has hailed the manner of their victory over Swansea City.

The Wales midfielder feels Liverpool's win, which stretches their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 13, nicely tees up Sunday's showdown with Manchester United.

"It will be significant, I'm sure," he said. "It's one that as players you always look forward to.

"It was important, with them getting three points at the weekend, that we answered with three points ourselves to keep within touching distance."