Sophie Roman Haug is in scintillating form for Liverpool.

The 24-year-old forward has been involved in five of her team's last seven goals, scoring twice and registering two assists in her her last two appearances.

She has established herself as a key player for the Reds, who are making encouraging progress in the Women's Super League this season.

Ahead of today's clash with Manchester United, we consider whether Roman Haug can continue her recent hot streak.

Hitting form

Roman Haug was signed for a club-record fee from Roma in the summer — and she is beginning to live up to the hype.

It took the Norway international four games to score her first Liverpool goal, as she settled into life in a new country and new league.

But she is now well and truly under way on Merseyside, with three goals in four WSL games.

Roman Haug was particularly impressive in Liverpool's recent 4-0 win over Brighton, providing two assists before converting with an emphatic finish to complete the victory at Prenton Park.

She said: "It's always nice to score in front of the fans, we appreciate them so much.

"Our fans are incredible and the team is as well. I'm really enjoying it here and can't wait for the rest of the season."

Leading the line

Roman Haug has quickly established herself as the ideal focal point for Liverpool in attack.

The former LSK Kvinner star has won by far the most aerial duels of any player in the WSL (41), with a success rate of 67.2%.

That means she can bring other attacking players into the game and is often as much of a creator as she is a goalscorer.

Signing Roman Haug has clearly taken Liverpool to a new level, after last season's seventh-placed finish and paltry return of 24 goals from 22 games.

Scoring 13 goals in nine games this term is a total that could be improved on — but they are clearly more threatening in the final third with Roman Haug up front.

Making progress

Sitting fifth in the WSL and within reach of the established top four of United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal, things are looking promising for Liverpool since Roman Haug's arrival.

Back in September, manager Matt Beard said: "The final piece of the jigsaw puzzle was Sophie Roman Haug, which is a great signing for us.

"It was a club record fee and I never really spend money! We did our homework. The girl can score goals. Wow, she can score goals.

"Watching her for the national team and for her former club Roma, she can score all types of goals. We're really excited but she's only 24 and she's coming into the toughest league in the world.

"We had a five-year plan when I came in and we are three years into that. We're now looking at another five-year plan so we make sure we keep progressing.”

In the short term, Liverpool will hope Roman Haug can inspire them to a big result against rivals United this afternoon.