Flanngan, Gerrard, Coutinho and Sterling makes the Team of the Week DEFENDER - Jon Flanagan (Liverpool) Once again, this young Scouser makes my Team of the Week. When you consider the importance of the game against Manchester City, and assess his performance, you cannot but admire his ability to cope with the occasion. There were times in the match when Flanagan looked unshakeable. I think Liverpool have found a gem. Did you know? Flanagan made seven interceptions against City, more than any other Liverpool player has managed in a Premier League game this season. MIDFIELDER - Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) Ive watched Steven Gerrard for many years, but I dont think Ive seen him play with more authority, pride or passion. He carried Liverpool to victory against Manchester City. As Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge struggled, it needed someone of Gerrards class and stature to hold it all together for the Merseysiders, particularly when the game appeared to be drifting away from them. I still dont think Liverpool will get past Chelsea. But if they do beat the Blues at Anfield, they deserve to win the title. Did you know? Gerrard has been involved in 23 Liverpool goals this season (13 goals, 10 assists). In only one previous league campaign has he been involved in more, with 25 in 2008-09. MIDFIELDER - Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Philippe Coutinho has always looked a good player, but now hes looking like one who could win the Premier League title. Against a very dangerous Manchester City, the little Brazilian matched David Silva and Fernandinho in every department. I thought the occasion might have got the better of him, when in fact he appeared to relish the moment. Did you know? Coutinho is one of only 11 Premier League midfielders to have both scored more than five goals and provided more than five assists this season. FORWARD - Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) What a fabulous display it was by Raheem Sterling against Manchester City - particularly in the first half. England manager Roy Hodgson, watching at Anfield, must be more convinced than ever that the winger is a must to start the World Cup opener against Italy in Manaus. Did you know? Sterling has the third-highest shooting accuracy rate (67%) of any Premier League player to have more than 30 attempts at goal this season.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:54:42 +0000
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