With early pictures of Ian Rush in the stands it looked like things might fall in place, as here is the man who last scored a hat-trick in this derby. For the first half hour though it was looking like the same old story for Liverpool. Plenty of chances and nothing to show for it. Was it going to be another frustrating day where everything hit the woodwork and one simple error would cost the game. When the moment happened though, I knew this was going to be a great day for the club. Many players panic when the ball lobs at their feet but what happened from the moment it was struck by Gerrard's left boot, it was clear today was going to be something special. Instead of belting it as hard as he could and hoping nothing got in the road, he saw clearly and perfectly lobbed the ball with deft touch over the top of the defence and into the net.
With a 1-0 lead at half-time there was still plenty of work to do to ensure that Everton were no chance for glory. Everton showed the odd chance but realistically never looked like they were going to ruin the day. What transpired in the second half will go down in folk lore at Anfield and is something that the fans have been screaming out for all season. It only took six minutes into the second half for Gerrard to get on the score sheet again finishing off the great lead up work by Suarez with a thumping finish to make it 2-0. And then in injury time Saurez created the chance yet again for Gerrard with great skill and an unselfish pass to Gerrard who sealed the victory with the first hat-trick against Everton since Ian Rush in 1982.
This is the Liverpool that the fans know exist and want to play. This may be the game they needed to spark them into top gear. If they take this form and excitement forward it can only get better.
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