LIVERPOOL HAVE THEIR 14-GOAL ADVANTAGE BACK TO SOLVE 5-MONTH PROBLEM

In a season of so many notable highs, claiming a 4-1 triumph at the home of their oldest rivals last December was among the most memorable. And as Liverpool prepare to make the short journey across Stanley Park for the 241st Merseyside derby on Saturday, that Jota is now finally ready to begin contributing having been absent for almost two months with a hamstring issue is another reason to celebrate.

Certainly, the Reds have missed the option of the Portuguese forward during a difficult start to the campaign in the post-Sadio Mane era. Not least for his ability as a “game-breaker”, the player likely to notch the all-important first goal in breaking down stubborn defences. Continue reading      LIVERPOOL HAVE THEIR 14-GOAL ADVANTAGE BACK TO SOLVE 5-MONTH PROBLEM