Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has stated that his team are progressing well, and that he is happy with how the Merseyside side are playing ahead of their clash with Manchester United.

The England international signed for the Anfield outfit from Aston Villa in the summer, and feels that if Kenny Dalglish’s men become more clinical in front of goal they can be real contenders.

“We’ve been creating chances and I think there will be a day soon when we put all of them away and we’ll have a big win over somebody,” he told Mirror Football.

“We need to be more clinical and kill teams off – the game against Wolves was a good example of it. We made it a harder day than it needed to be because we should have scored a few more times.

“But it’s good to see the fans are enjoying the way we’re trying to play. We’re trying to do our best for them because they deserve it,” he stated.

Downing is happy with Liverpool’s attacking style of play, and claims that the team are eager to entertain their supporters.

“Fans watch football to be entertained. They want to see goals and forward players attacking. It’s nice when you can do that.

“Some managers obviously don’t want a game to be too open, but from a fans’ point of view, players are there to entertain and do well.

“I think, particularly at home so far, we have done that this season. Our football has been good and long may it continue,” he continued.

Downing has yet to score for The Reds, and has admitted he would love to find the back of the net against Sir Alex Ferguson’s men in Liverpool’s next game.

“It’s always nice to score, and I can’t wait to get one at the Kop end. Maybe that will happen against Man United – that would be perfect,” he concluded.

With United undefeated, top of the league and in ominous form, their trip to Anfield will be a real test for the new look Liverpool team on October 15th.

By Gareth McKnight

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