Gerrard will captain Liverpool at Anfield for the last time in his Liverpool career today
Anfield will be an emotion filled venue this weekend, with homegrown skipper Steven Gerrard making his final appearance in front of his boyhood club’s fans. Liverpool picked up a good point last weekend at newly crowned champions Chelsea and a win this weekend will guarantee that they cannot be caught in fifth spot.
Liverpool will be looking to keep a clean sheet in front of their home fans for the last time this season, and will be led by Martin Skrtel. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal that he has won 33 tackles this season, 78.6% of his overall attempts. He has also racked up 301 clearances, 54 interceptions and 37 blocks and will be looking for a similar caliber of performance this weekend.
In the middle of the park, the man looking to fill the boots of Steven Gerrard is England international Jordan Henderson. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal that he has covered a squad best 385.5km, winning a squad best 81 tackles in the process, 73.6% of his overall attempts. He has also completed 950 passes in the opposition area, managed 10 assists and found the net six times. He will prove a threat in the opposition half with his vision and finishing, and Liverpool fans will hope to see that for years to come as he takes up the mantle left by Stevie G.
Steven Gerrard; what a career he has had and continues to have. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal that he has not lost his appetite for the big tackle, winning 48 tackles this season, 64.9% of his overall attempts. He also has one assist to his name and is the team’s top scorer with eight goals so far this season; don’t be surprised to see that venomous right foot add to that tally this weekend on
an emotional sign off. He is 37/20 to score anytime with 888sport.com.
Crystal Palace have a habit of spoiling parties, and that is exactly what they will be looking to do this weekend. Liverpool need not be reminded of their end of season encounter with Crystal Palace last year, and it’s in no doubt that Palace will be looking to put their poor run of form straight with victory on an emotional day for Liverpool.
Scott Dann will be leading the Palace line this weekend, and the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal what a good season he has had. Dann had won 29 tackles, 69% of his overall attempts. He has also made 210 clearances, 53 interceptions and 36 blocks and will be looking to add to all of those respective tallies with a clean sheet this week.
In the middle of the park, Mile Jedinak has had a fine season for the Eagles, as demonstrated by the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index. He has won 76 tackles this season, 78.4% of his overall attempts, also managing 81 clearances and 79 interceptions. In front of goal, he has hit the target with 60% of his 20 shots, finding the net five times.
The main danger man of late for Palace has been Yannick Bolasie who has hit top form just at the right time. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal that he hard work is key to his success, having won 48 tackles this season, 77.4% of his overall attempts. On the ball, his direct style poses a major threat, having completed a squad best 86 dribbles this season, helping him on his way to 10 assists and four goals for the term. He is 23/4 to score anytime with 888sport.com.
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