When Steven Gerrard netted direct from a free-kick against Manchester United on Saturday around 200 million Liverpool fans screamed in delight. Whilst it wasn't quite enough to win the game for us, it represented a successful return of a Kop hero after almost six months struggling on the sidelines.

Saturday was his first start in ages, and the fact that he came through all 90 minutes of such a physical encounter should boost Stevie G's confidence levels ahead of the Christmas run-in.