Reds recognise Sterling value

Liverpool 3 Wigan 0

That the Reds could fall prey to wealthier clubs is a sign of how far the once kingpins of Europe have fallen in recent times, but at least the attacking pair represent a degree of hope for the future.

Suarez scored twice, taking his tally for the season to 13 — while 17-year-old Sterling contributed a pair of assists — in a performance which prompted chairman Tom Werner to warn Manchester City to forget about attempting to sign him in January.