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Tuesday’s fantastic performance against Marseille sets us up nicely for a commanding position in Group D.

Of course it was the Stevie Gerrard show but he was outstanding yet again and for once in a while got a couple of goals as his reward. So many games you see him battling away and keeping the team moving with no reward - I thought it was fair that Gerrard scored a few, especially as we came out with an away win in europe.

I’m sure you don’t need reminding about Gerrard’s amazing strike from Kuyt’s cut back; Gerrard curled in a 22 yarder right across goal into the top left corner leaving Mandanda stranded!

After the game Benitez said; “Gerrard’s first goal was amazing. A fantastic goal.

“We played on the counter-attack and it could have been better but three points is a massive result for us.

“They have a good mentality. We knew it could be difficult and it was. The team as a whole was very good in defence.”

Of course it wasn’t just a one man show, Gerrard go the goals but Reina was in top form saving twice in the last 10 minutes. A great all round team performance - perhaps that’s why we’re second in the league at the moment?! Early days I know but still very, very nice to come out on top of United and get an away European win - all in the same week!!

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