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[steven Gerrard wanted to look beyond the headlines following victory in Marseille, and not simply on account of becoming one himself with another starring role for Liverpool in the Champions League. The Liverpool captain insisted José Reina, not his brace of goals, was ultimately responsible for three points at the Stade Vélodrome. He was also adamant that confidence at Anfield runs much deeper than one precious result over Manchester United.

 

Liverpool arrived in Marseille invigorated by their first league win over United under Rafael Benítez, their stand-out performance and result of an unbeaten season so far. For the third time in five matches they turned a deficit into a 2-1 triumph in the south of France on Tuesday night, with a belief and character, Gerrard believes, that formed long before the curse of Sir Alex Ferguson's side lifted at Anfield. The statistics back him up.

 

In 19 league games since losing at West Ham United in January, Liverpool have racked up more league points in what amounts to half a season than their fellow members of the big four. Benítez's side have collected 46 points in that period, compared to 45 for Chelsea, 40 for United and Arsenal's 38. It remains a valid criticism of Liverpool that the majority of those points came with the title and the pressures of a genuine challenge out of sight, but it also explains the momentum behind this season's unbeaten start.

 

"I wasn't aware of our recent record but going on good runs is something we have to try to do," said Gerrard, who requires one goal to reach a century for Liverpool following his double against Marseille. "The team was confident after Saturday. Before the game I could sense we were going to get another positive result. We know we're a fantastic side in Europe and it's always difficult away from home. We didn't play well in the second half but you could see the togetherness. We just don't like getting beaten."

 

Few players illustrated that sentiment better at the Stade Vélodrome than Gerrard and Reina, the captain outstanding on his first start since undergoing a double-groin operation and the Liverpool goalkeeper equally impressive, particularly when standing his ground to deny Mamadou Niang in the final seconds.

 

"I'm sure people will mention the goals on my behalf," added Gerrard. "But for me the real heroes were the back four and especially Pepe [Reina]. We all have him down as the best keeper in the Premier League. He's immense."

 

Gerrard and Reina played verbal table tennis with their tributes to each other after Tuesday's victory, back and forth, but while the Spaniard insisted Gerrard accept the plaudits he concurred with his captain's view on Liverpool's attitude.

 

"The atmosphere is special at the moment and we don't go out thinking about anything else but winning," said Reina. "We are Liverpool and we are favourites. We are in the business of having to win."

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Great quotes from Pepe too!!!

 

If this has been mentioned elsewhere - sorry

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Sion

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The 'because we had no pressure' thing doesn't always explain why, How many of them games might we have tried to win if we knew we had a PL shot? we could have ended up with 50 points.

CarraLegend

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I think Stoke are going to get a real hiding to be honest - and I mean 5 or 6!

 

They're absolutely horrific defensively so hopefully we dont just ease to a comfortable win. Lets smash them!!

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Last time I was this confident was Derby last August, so perhaps you are right!!!! :rolleyes:

 

I'm confident of a win. Your level of confidence won't be causing me to rush down the bookies and bet on 6-0 though!

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I think Stoke are going to get a real hiding to be honest - and I mean 5 or 6!

 

you can probably get about 9-2 on us to win by 4 or more. Go for it.

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you can probably get about 9-2 on us to win by 4 or more. Go for it.

I am going to put a tenner on us scoring 5 or more - my BIL is actually a bookie - and a Stoke fan :rolleyes: so it will go down well!!!

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i'll take 1-0 against Stoke

 

I hear and understand the whole 3 points is 3 points argument...but for the past few weeks we've been neck in neck with Chelsea who always have the superior goal difference. Look at last season's premiership - United's goal difference was a telling feature towards the end of the season. We need three points but we also need to complement our usual high number of clean sheets with a few thumpings for player confidence and for the pressure it puts on teams around us. Games like the Stoke one are games that we should be looking to gain that advantage

 

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Over the last few years, including Geds tenure, we have had numerous individual games, which have been chances to really make a mark in the Prem - and not taken them. Its still early in the season, but a win on Saturday puts us clear at the top and would be a real mark in the ground and help the lads growing belief and confidence.

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Over the last few years, including Geds tenure, we have had numerous individual games, which have been chances to really make a mark in the Prem - and not taken them. Its still early in the season, but a win on Saturday puts us clear at the top and would be a real mark in the ground and help the lads growing belief and confidence.

Agreed. If we could get out front rather than play catch up it would be very interesting. Plus having beaten ManU for the first time in years must bring a feel good and confidence factor to the players mentality. We have the squad and the players do win the league I believe.

 

Game by game inch by inch.

This should be played before every game.

 

Cheesy I know but i love it.

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Agreed. If we could get out front rather than play catch up it would be very interesting. Plus having beaten ManU for the first time in years must bring a feel good and confidence factor to the players mentality. We have the squad and the players do win the league I believe.

 

Game by game inch by inch.

This should be played before every game.

 

Cheesy I know but i love it.

 

Might lose its effect if it were played before every game?

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