Leicester City 1-3 Liverpool: Gerard anwsers his critics with a crucial goal for the Reds

Thegoalmac can reveal that Steven Gerrard marked his return to the starting XI with a crucial goal as Liverpool defeated 10-man Leicester City to move into the top half of the Premier League.

The hosts took the lead on 22 minutes when Leonardo Ulloa's shot found the back of the net via the post and the back of Simon Mignolet, but Adam Lallana pounced to bring the visitors level four minutes later.

And amid speculation over whether he will sign a new contract at Anfield, Gerrard slotted in from a more advanced midfield role on 54 minutes after a fumbled clearance from Wes Morgan, who later received a straight red card when he hauled down Rickie Lambert as the last man.


And Jordan Henderson converted from close range after a mistake from Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel and a superb backheel from the outstanding Raheem Sterling with seven minutes to go to ensure Liverpool made it back-to-back top-flight wins for only the second time this season.