Steven Gerrard’s performance for England on Wednesday will have done much to silence the doubters. It is possible even, that the seemingly perennial Gerrard vs. Lampard dispute took a step toward resolution.
Having beaten Marseille in the opening match of group D, Liverpool start tonight’s game with PSV as favourites. That said, Benitez won’t be taking many chances.
Another night in europe and it was another Steven Gerrard night to remember. Two goals from the midfielder in the space of six first half minutes gave the reds three points on the board.
Dirk Kuyt secured a place for Liverpool in the group stage of the Champions League by firing home from close range in the 117th minute, much to the relief of an exacerbated Kop.
With Benitez still intent on bringing Gareth Barry to Anfield, could Xabi Alonso really be on his way to north London to ply his trade for top-four rivals Arsenal?