Boost for Liverpool! Jamie Vardy revealed to be most prolific against top six

If Liverpool want a reason to be hopeful in their push for the title, then the presence of Jamie Vardy for Leicester against Manchester City will come as a big boost.

Vardy has scored more goals than any other player when taking on the 'Big Six' sides in the Premier League since the start of the 2014-15 campaign.

And he could have a huge say in the title race on Monday night with City knowing that anything but a win would put Liverpool back in control of the battle.

The former England striker has hit 31 goals in the last four seasons when playing against the 'Big Six'.

Vardy has taken just 53 games to reach that mark.

He has also managed impressive individual campaigns when it comes to downing the Premier League's best teams.

Vardy's ability against the top six was highlighted last campaign, when he became the first player in Premier League history to score against all of the 'big six sides'.

He bagged against Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham.

This season he has also kept up his good form, striking against United, Chelsea, Spurs and bagging a brace last time out against Arsenal.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers believes City have a reason to worry about Vardy on Monday.

'Well he does [strike fear into opponents] there's no getting away from that,' Rodgers said.

'When I was preparing a team to play against him you just knew you've got to be really careful against him, because if you don't counter-press the game well and there's space to play that pass, he's going to hurt you. He's a goalscorer.

'If you watch him and see his ability to score a goal, and his threat, you'll always be mindful of it. But that's the Premier League - top players, top strikers - and you're always having to find a way to nullify that.

'But it's absolutely brilliant to have him on your side.'

Not that Vardy will not have competition on the field on Monday evening when it comes to the striking stakes.

Sergio Aguero may not be facing top six opposition but his potency against them speaks for his general class in front of goal.

The Argentine has scored 29 goals in games against City's top six rivals since August 2014, taking 43 games to do so.