Opta statistics from Liverpool's pulsating 5-3 victory over Stoke City on Sunday underline Steven Gerrard's influence on the contest on his 650th appearance for the club.

Operating from a deeper-lying role in midfield, the captain had more touches of the ball (81) and played more passes than any of his teammates (58).

Gerrard was, of course, also on the scoresheet as his 51st-minute penalty put the Reds 3-2 ahead at the Britannia Stadium.

Defensively, the No.8 emerged victorious in all four of his attempted tackles and made eight clearances as Brendan Rodgers' side came under pressure from the hosts.

Browse through the embedded Opta widget below for an extensive breakdown of each player's performance, covering defending, attacking, distribution and general play.

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