Manchester City ace Erling Haaland says he is relishing their trip to Liverpool.

City go to Liverpool on Sunday with Haaland's clash against Reds captain Virgil van Dijk seen as pivotal.

The Norway international says he's excited by the challenge.

He said: “I think he is Liverpool's main player. Virgil is just a monster. I like playing against players like van Dijk because it's a real test."

City meet Liverpool a point behind the current Premier League leaders.