Liverpool moved back to the top of the Barclays Premier League table as captain Steven Gerrard scored two penalties to see off a spirited West Ham side at Upton Park.
Gerrard struck from the spot in either half, with Guy Demel drawing West Ham level in first-half stoppage time.
Luis Suarez could not add to his tally but hit the woodwork twice, with Carroll also kept at bay by the crossbar with a strong header after the interval.
Daniel Sturridge has a chance of playing in Liverpool's visit to Norwich City on Sunday after scans revealed he suffered a small hamstring strain against Manchester City.
A statement released by Liverpool on Wednesday read: "Sturridge has undergone further assessment with the club's medical team at Melwood and a small strain was detected following a scan. The 24-year-old will now undergo a treatment programme in order to try and be available for the trip to Carrow Road."
LIVERPOOL trio Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge are on the shortlist for the English Professional Footballers’ Association player of the year award.
Sturridge and also nominated for young player of the year, along with Liverpool’s England winger Raheem Sterling.
Sunderland claimed a mind-boggling 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge .Brilliantly from a Liverpool fans’ perspectives, the match winner at Chelsea for Sunderland was Reds on-loan striker Fabio Borini who converted the critical penalty.
The Reds now have a golden chance to make this title theirs.
We missed the threat of the injured Sturridge, we missed the energy and commitment of the suspended Henderson far more. Liverpool’s Win Was Grim, Gritty & Terrifying (Three More Like That, Please)!
Brendan Rodgers will be offered the biggest war-chest in the history of Liverpool FC as a reward for delivering the dream of Champions League football.And his prize will be at least £60million to spend - plus anything extra he raises from sales.
Rodgers 'sure' to sign new Liverpool deal.
While several clubs are expected to be interested in Rodgers, the former Swansea manager said he still had a lot to achieve at Liverpool.
"There is nothing really until the end of the season, but there is no doubt that at some point we will agree another deal," the 41-year-old said."I am sure of that."
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發表於 2014-4-6 07:01:45
