http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/kd-what-i-want-in-2012 Kenny Dalglish is hoping the New Year will bring Liverpool the fortune he believes their impressive display so far this season deserve. He told his pre-match press conference: "As I've said many times before, I don't think the players have had their reward for the performances they deserve. "Maybe January 3 is going to be the game we get the little bit we deserve for the great play, effort and commitment the players have put in. We'll keep our fingers crossed. He said: "We'll have a look, see how we're going and how we're going to play. "We've got the utmost respect for what they've done. It's all very well and good saying they've got a lot of money, but they've also got a good team. "We'll just go and play whatever 11 they put on the pitch. It doesn't matter what they cost. We'll give a lot for the football club and try and get a result." The trip to Manchester will be the first of three clashes with City this month, with the two-legged Carling Cup semi-final to follow.