Joe Cole has warned Manchester City that Liverpool will head to Eastlands on Monday full of confidence following their unbeaten start to the season (Liverpool 2/1 to win on Monday – match market).

The Reds have so far won three Europa League qualifying games and almost beat Arsenal with 10 men last weekend only for a freak own goal by goalkeeper Jose Reina to give the Gunners a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Cole has personally endured a somewhat difficult start to his Liverpool career – getting sent off against Arsenal and then missing a penalty on Thursday in the 1-0 win over Trabzonspor – but he says Roy Hodgson’s side are in good shape and will take on big-spending City in fine fettle (Liverpool to win 3-1 – 25/1).

The England man, who is suspended for Monday night’s clash, said: “I’ll be cheering the lads on and I think we’ll do a good job.

“We are ready, we are getting stronger.

“It’s been a disjointed pre-season but we are getting fitter and fitter. The players are looking better every day.

“We are going there full of confidence after holding Arsenal to a draw.”

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