Rafa hopes for Gerrard century

Last updated : 27 September 2008 By Al Campbell
Gerrard is stuck on 99 Liverpool goals after his strike against Stoke last week was bizzarely disallowed for offside. Rafa Benitez is hoping his captain now gets his ton against Everton this afternoon.

"Maybe his goal against Stoke City was disallowed because destiny has reserved him to score his 100th goal against Everton," said the Reds' boss.

"Steven can score in any game, he's always a threat. But maybe it will be better for him if he scores on Saturday.

"Clearly, he is a player with quality and not too many midfielders can score 99 goals in their career. Steven is maybe the best attacking midfielder around."