Liverpool hammer Everton in Merseyside derby

Updated: Tuesday, 28 Jan 2014 22:42 | Comments Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool's opening goal in tonight's demolition of Everton Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge scored two and missed a penalty but it was captain Steven Gerrard who dictated the tone of the 222nd Merseyside derby as Everton were blown away 4-0 in a scintillating first half. The England skipper had endured a miserable 45 minutes on his last appearance on this ground against Aston Villa 10 days ago but he rarely does not turn up for a cross-city clash. He duly led from the front and his influence plus Liverpool's superior firepower meant the Toffees never stood a chance. Gerrard's header opened the scoring in the 21st minute and was followed by Sturridge's two in