Gerrard to return for Liverpool

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is ready and raring to go as the Reds prepare to take on Man City this weekend. Gerrard has now recovered from injury and is confident he is OK to take on the Citizens.

"I felt very tired after the game, as I wasn't really ready to return (against Birmingham) and I'd done very little training in the three weeks beforehand," Gerrard told the Post.

"It took me two or three days to recover from that game but I have spent the past week doing strengthening work but I'm feeling a lot better now. I'm looking forward to the weekend. There's no mental hurdle to cross.

"I've had a problem in my groin that has taken a while to get over but I'm just relieved the second injection seems to have done the trick.

"It's a case of so far so good and the aim now is to make sure I get a good week's training under my belt so I'm ready for the game with City."