Gerrard on form in 3-1 victory

Steven Gerrard continued his superb run of form with a vintage display as the captain helped Liverpool to a 3-1 victory over Blackburn at Anfield. Gerrard also crossed for Fernando Torres to grab his 22nd goal of the season, and there was plenty of time left for Andriy Voronin and Roque Santa Cruz to get on the scoresheet.

Fourth spot looks pretty much secure now for the Reds; who have managed to forget the off-field ownership struggles between George Gillett Jr. and Tom Hicks; who has called for the resignation of Rick Parry at Anfield.

Liverpool have really shown exactly why Rafa Benitez put so much faith in their squad rotation system earlier in the season; as Arsenal limped over the finish line, Liverpool have proved they have the competitive nous and squad to be a real threat next season in the Premiership.

After a goalless and rather uninspiring first 45 minutes, Liverpool took command in the second half.

Gerrard opened the scoring on the hour, sliding the ball home after playing a one-two with Lucas Leiva.

And that man Torres netted for the seventh consecutive home game when he headed home a Gerrard cross eight minutes from time.

Sub Voronin slid home the third from a John Arne Riise cross as the game entered stoppage time, before a fine Santa Cruz volley gave Rovers something from the game.

This has allowed Liverpool to firmly cement fourth spot in the Premiership ahead of Everton.