Dirk Kuyt: Mersey derby win can be catalyst for Liverpool’s FC Premier League campaign

30 November 2009 00:47
DIRK KUYT believes derby day success was the perfect way to banish Liverpool's Champions League misery - and can be the catalyst for another assault on the top four.[LNB]The Holland international is no stranger to scoring crucial goals against Everton and he repeated his trick of two years ago, when he bundled in from close range to give the Reds a priceless 2-0 victory.[LNB]Liverpool have climbed up to fifth in the table now and are just three points behind third-placed Tottenham Hotspur but, as Kuyt accepted, three points were not secured with a performance to please the purists.[LNB]That, though, was no concern to the Dutchman, who feels winning one of the most significant games they will play in the Premier League calendar will give him and his teammates the belief to emerge from their dreadful autumn with a bang.[LNB]'We're really happy with the result,' said Kuyt, who netted for the first time September 19.[LNB]'It's one of the most important games of our season and to beat Everton always gives you a special feeling. I'm really happy for the team and the supporters.[LNB]'It's a good result and hopefully we can take the confidence from this into our next couple of games. It's been a while since I scored, but for me that's not the most important thing.[LNB]'We needed to win, and that's what matters most. This win has come at the right moment for us. Everybody knows that we have struggled in the Premier League this season and haven't done well in the Champions League. But we have to move on.

Source: Liverpool_Echo