Likely lads steady Reds

GERARD HOULLIER demanded answers when he doubted his Liverpool players’ nerve for the battle and he got them against Newcastle.

They came from the local Scouse lads Jamie Carragher and captain Steven Gerrard, who may have just helped turn the corner for beleaguered manager Gerard Houllier.

Although Bruno Cheyrou stepped from the shadows to grab the goals which accounted for Newcastle, it was Carragher and Gerrard who epitomised everything Houllier expects from his team.