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Sturridge Shows Off As Liverpool Humiliates Everton

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge scored two and missed a penalty as the toffees humiliated Everton 4-0 in their 222nd merseyside derby Tuesday.

England skipper Steven Gerrard’s header opened the scoring in the 21st minute and was followed by Sturridge’s two in quick succession with Luis  Suarez scoring his 23rd of the season just after half-time.

Everton dominated the early possession but it was the hosts creating the chances with Jordan Henderson, Sturridge and Suarez, twice, denied by goalkeeper Tim Howard.

It was to prove a double blow for Everton as Barry’s attempts to re-engage with Gerrard at the corner saw him clatter into team-mate Romelu Lukaku, resulting in the striker being carried off on a stretcher.

Suarez and Sturridge now have 36 Premier League goals between them and remain the most crucial factor in Liverpool regaining their place among Europe’s elite.