rs Johnson, Gerrard and Sturridge. And how about Sterling as a wildcard pick? On the evidence of Sunday – with Roy Hodgson watching on – the 19-year-old could well be the maverick talent England crave. World at their feet: Daniel Sturridge and Gerrard are certain starters for England at this summer's World Cup 7) They’ve wandered through the Premier League wilderness for long enoughTraditionally, Liverpool are the club we love to hate – success has a habit of triggering such contempt, or possibly jealousy. For through the Seventies and Eighties the Kop idols were king, dominating the domestic and European landscape. But since their last league triumph in 1990,Nike Air Max 2011, others have come to the fore to take residence of that malice-laden mantle. That being the case, the level of resentment towards the Reds has subsided in recent years and their re-emergence has been a welcome one. Kop idol: Kenny Dalglish was one of the stars as Liverpool dominated during the Eighties 8) The EntertainersNothing excites supporters more than a team which breaks at speed, for there is no sight more satisfying than a swift counter-attack being climaxed with a goal. To that end, Liverpool are the most mesmerising side in the country right now and a title would be just reward for their endeavour. The Entertainer: Raheem Sterling was man-of-the-match against City9) We’re nuts for the BrazilianNo, not Lucas, Philippe Coutinho. We all assumed the Inter Milan reject was too lightweight for the rigours of the English top flight when he landed on these shores in January of last year. How wrong we were, for his cunning,Nike Air Max LTD White Red UK Womens, creativity and trickery have more than compensated for his slight of frame. At just 21 years old his best years are still ahead of him, let us hope they are in the Premier League. Brazil-iant: Philippe Coutinho was the match-winner on Sunday and has impressed all season 10) Hope for the rest of usShould they prevail, Liverpool will be the first side in Premier League history to come from a finish as low as seventh to lift the championship. And that gives everyone else a little bit of hope; belief that the monopoly can be broken. They are proof that canny management, team spirit and shrewd investment can pay dividends. Their victory, then, would be a victory for us all. Record breakers: Liverpool could become the first team in Premier League history to finish seventh and lift the title the following season More... Gerrard's passion play inspires Liverpool troops with stirring speech after City win Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City: Coutinho's winner means hosts can almost touch their first Premier League title and are so close to one of greatest achievements in modern era BIG MATCH RATINGS: Sterling stars and Gerrard shows his class, but Toure injury was disastrous for Pellegrini's chances Superb Clattenburg got Henderson red spot on - but late Skrtel penalty call was wrong and Suarez should have walked for his dive
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