Gerrard vows to fight on

08 October 2009 11:50
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has promised his team will bounce back from their recent dip in form.[LNB] The Reds are six points adrift of Premier League leaders Chelsea after their 2-0 reverse at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, which was the third defeat of the campaign for Rafa Benitez's side.[LNB]The loss to the Blues followed a disappointing result against Fiorentina in the UEFA Champions League, but the skipper maintains they are still in the title race.[LNB]Gerrard, who is preparing for England's game against Ukraine at the weekend, says there is a long way to go before the end of the season, and that his team will dig deep to turn their form around.[LNB]"There is so much more to come from us and a hell of a lot of football still to play between now and May," he told the Daily Post.[LNB]"We're up for the challenges that lie ahead. It will come down to who wants it the most and who is prepared to dig deepest.[LNB]"When the manager demands a reaction from us he gets it, and that's going to come in the games between now and the next Champions League match too."[LNB]Liverpool's next games in the league are against Sunderland and arch rivals Manchester United, with a European tie versus Lyon in between.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports