Deflated Dalglish seeking derby lift

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes tonight’s Merseyside derby could be just what his side need to shake themselves from their current run.

Defeat at Sunderland at the weekend was the first time since 2003 the Reds had lost three successive league matches.

Performances have varied wildly from the dominant display against Arsenal on their last appearance at Anfield to the disappointing show at the Stadium of Light.