AN alleged gesture from Steven Gerrard caused a minor fuss on Monday night.

RAFAEL BENITEZ believes Alberto Aquilani has accepted he could be restricted to a bit-part role as Liverpool aim to end a difficult season with a flourish.

EMILIANO INSUA believes he has finally settled into life at Liverpool – as left-back rival Fabio Aurelio suffered another injury blow.

ALBERT RIERA is facing an uncertain Anfield future – as Pepe Reina agreed to extend his Liverpool career.

FERNANDO TORRES has told Rafael Benitez not to worry about his fitness after expressing he always wants to play for the Spanish national team.

IT ISN’T just the score but the names on the scoresheet that make pleasant reading for Liverpool today.

THREE points gained, 90 minutes for Fernando Torres and Sam Allardyce sent home in a huff; for Rafa Benitez it was, clearly, a case of mission accomplished.

RAFAEL BENITEZ is convinced Liverpool are building a momentum that can carry them back to the Champions League – as his worst fears over Martin Skrtel were realised.

IN the context of their Europa League tie against Unirea Urziceni, it may have done nothing more than add a touch of gloss to a professional Liverpool performance.

RAFAEL BENITEZ has dismissed criticism of his team’s style and believes Liverpool will “step forward” in attack with the return of their more creative players.