Gerrard sees hope for a Liverpool revival

Updated on: 29 December,2009 08:32 AM IST |
AFP |

Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool can turn their season around as they prepare for a vital game tonight.

Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool can turn their season around as they prepare for a vital game tonight.

The Reds got back on track with a 2-0 win over Wolves at Anfield on Saturday and now face a season-defining game against Aston Villa as they look to revitalise their Champions League hopes.

And the England midfielder is adamant that Liverpool, who have already lost seven matches in the Premier League, can begin to move up the table.

"When you're not getting the results that you expect, it's always going to affect confidence and we want to put it right.

"The players are hurting at the moment but we're fighting and we've got the confidence that we will turn it around," Gerrard said.

"With the attitude that we showed (against Wolves) we'll slowly move up that table and we know where we want to be." Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was also delighted with his captain's return to goal-scoring form.

And the Spaniard accepts that it will take small steps for Liverpool to get their season back on track and fulfil his ambition of finishing in the top four.

He said: "It was very important for us and very important for him. If he can score goals again, he will have more confidence and it will be really good for the team.

"Now, we will see if we can beat Aston Villa and stay closer. We were trying to do well but to win. We have done this.

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