Gerrard glad to be making right headlines

Gerrard's hat-trick during Liverpool's 5-0 rout of Luton last night meant today's newspapers are talking mainly about the match rather than the problems between the owners and the manager, to the relief of the players.

"A lot was said in the media about the club so it was important that the headlines were about the football and a good win," said the Reds' skipper.

"We're aware of it, every time we pick up a paper or switch on the TV, so it's important we stay focused on winning football matches.

"It's not particularly about the manager, it's about the team, about progressing into the fourth round, so we're happy we've done that.

"It's important we keep winning football matches and making sure the only headlines are about football and not what's happening off the pitch."