Gerrard has announced today that he’s happy to take one for the team, and play wherever his manager thinks is best. Rafa has received plenty of criticism for his rotation, but regardless, are going to play a different first eleven for the 99th game in a row at the weekend. Gerrard says he understands he has to do what benefits the team, and will play where he is needed.
In other news, Petr Cech has commented on his injury, saying he has no memory of the incident with Hunt. The last thing he remembers is the coin toss at the start of the match. After scoring the first goal in the Carling Cup for Newcastle, Rossi, who is on loan from Manchester United, has been promised an extended run in the side. Manchester City captain, Richard Dunne, defends under fire manager, Stuard Pearce. The player was quick to criticise his side’s performance against Wigan last weekend, but insists that the recent slump is not the fault of the manager.