Analysis: Skipper covers both boxes
The level of Steven Gerrard's match-deciding performance against Fulham was clear to the naked eye, but statistics produced by Opta provide further evidence of the captain's immense contribution.
In a moment of ingenuity, the No.8 created an equaliser for Daniel Sturridge in the first half; then, when his team most needed him, the 33-year-old calmly directed a stoppage-time spot-kick into the net.
His was a classic box-to-box display at Craven Cottage, with five tackles, four clearances, one interception and 80 per cent of duels won from a defensive point of view.
Gerrard delivered 74 passes during the 90 minutes with an 86.5 per cent completion rate; just for good measure, the skipper also attempted three crosses and created two scoring opportunities for a teammate.
Moving forward, the midfielder struck a shot at goal three times against the Londoners, with two registering on target - most notably, of course, that dramatic penalty for three crucial points.
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