Jordan Henderson feels criticism of Steven Gerrard this season is totally unjustified. The Reds captain's perceived waning influence has been highlighted as a factor in Liverpool's shaky start to the campaign. But Brendan Rodgers' side were much more dynamic in Saturday's Merseyside derby and Gerrard's free-kick in the 65th minute appeared to have sealed victory until Phil Jagielka struck a stunning late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw. Steven Gerrard scored a superb free kick on Saturday to put Liverpool 1-0 ahead against Everton The Liverpool captain has scored nine times against Everton, the most of any player in Merseyside derbies
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Steven Gerrard scored brilliant free kick in 1-1 draw against Everton
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Former England captain has been criticised for early season displays
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'I don't think he deserves any criticism' says Jordan Henderson
Instead, their bubble was well and truly burst by Jagielka's wonder strike and it was the @placeholder fans left singing in the stands at the end.