Gerrard may be fit in terms of injury free but he will not have match fitness and thus not the desired impact Liverpools would normally expect of him. If De Jong gets into him early on with a few crunching tackles, I don't think we'll see him again all game. The injury will play on his mind.
In terms of the size of the game - make or break. If we win, top four is a huge possibility and yet if we lose it effectively kills it off and nips the challenge in bud for me. A draw? Well, we're getting used to them anyway aren't we?
Adebayor will return to his best in this game. Put £5.00 on him having first goal if you like a bet.