He enjoyed this one. Beaming smile, arms outstretched and sliding on his knees into the corner flag, revelling in the adulation that was showered upon him. Steven Gerrard had scored 176 goals for Liverpool before Tuesday night, including strikes that defined European and domestic finals, but No 177 seemed different, sweeter almost. It was, perhaps, a reminder of his ability to produce just when it matters. With all the speculation surrounding his contract, all the conjecture about whether he will stay at Anfield or pursue a fresh challenge next year, Gerrard could not have provided a more telling riposte when he burst into Leicester City’s area in the 54th minute to settle a game Liverpool needed to win.
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Liverpool defeated Leicester 3-1 in their Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium
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Steven Gerrard was restored to the starting line-up after being dropped for the weekend game against Stoke
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Leonardo Ulloa's shot hit the post before rebounding off Simon Mignolet for the opening goal
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Adam Lallana levelled four minutes later after combining well with former Southampton teammate Rickie Lambert
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Gerrard gave the Reds the lead in the second half after a well- timed run into the box
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Wes Morgan was dismissed after bringing down Lambert as the Foxes' last defender on 62minutes
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Kasper Schmeichel was fortunate not to be sent off after appearing to bring Gerrard down in the box
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Jordan Henderson sealed victory with a late strike after an error from the Leicester keeper
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