Daniel Sturridge says he should start at Manchester United today because he's "the best Liverpool has".

Despite his lack of playing time, Sturridge still believes he is top dog among the other strikers at Anfield.

"I believe I'm the best striker Liverpool has," Sturridge told Sky Sports News.

"That's my opinion but the manager and everyone else is entitled to their opinion as well.

"It's the manager who picks the team so if in that specific game, he doesn't feel I'm the best striker for the job, that's his decision.

"You have to take it on the chin, I can't be upset about it.

"You have to take the rough with the smooth in football, you can't take things personally."