Henderson ready for United test
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Jordan Henderson looks ahead to Sunday's game against Manchester United on Wearside.
Sunday's game against Manchester United is probably Sunderland's biggest home fixture of 2009-10, according to midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Wearside's biggest crowd of the season is expected as the Black Cats look to round off their home campaign in style against a United side gunning for the title.
"It's probably the biggest game of the season at home," said Henderson, who came on as a substitute during Sunderland's 2-2 draw at Old Trafford earlier in the season.
"They will be coming here to win because they need the points at the top of the league, but I'm sure we will give them a tough time at home."
Sunderland currently occupy tenth position and are trying to hold off competition from Blackburn, Fulham and Stoke to finish in the top half.
United, meanwhile, are a point behind leaders Chelsea, who face Liverpool in Sunday's early kick-off before the Red Devils step out at the Stadium of Light.
"We have been playing well recently and we mustn't show Man United too much respect," Henderson added.
"We're still definitely looking for that tenth place; all we can do is keep playing well, keep winning and see what happens after the last game of the season.
"Finishing tenth in the Premier League would be a big step forward for this football club."