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Jordan Henderson insists Liverpool FC will break off the shackles and prove they are genuine contenders for the Premier League title.

The Reds face West Ham at Upton Park today with the midfielder admitting Brendan Rodgers ’ side have yet to truly click into gear.

They head for the capital after a testing week which saw them lose at home to Aston Villa and then secure a last-gasp win over Ludogorets in the Champions League.

“We all know we can do better,” Henderson said.

“We’ve not hit top form yet but there have been positive signs.

“I feel as though we’ve been dominating games with the ball but when teams sit back and make it difficult we need to find solutions to that.

“We have a lot of quality players with the likes of Daniel Sturridge , Steven Gerrard , Mario Balotelli and Raheem Sterling , and I’m sure we’ll hit top form very soon.

“The experience of last season will be really important, especially towards the end of the season if we’re in a good position.

“We believe we could win the Premier League and got so close. That disappointment and hurt we went through will drive us on to hopefully go one better this season.”