Dalglish: Gerrard return bad for Magpies

Steven Gerrard’s return to action for Liverpool could not come at a worse time for desperate Newcastle, who face a daunting task at Anfield on Sunday.

Gerrard has missed four games with a groin injury but is about to be plunged back into Liverpool’s title challenge, with the prospect of leaders Manchester United being six points clear of the Reds if they win at Middlesbrough tomorrow.