Steven Gerrard claims Liverpool's current crop of players are the best he has played alongside. The Reds lead the way in the race for the Premier League title after a 5-1 demolition of Newcastle United.

And the Liverpool skipper is confident his team-mates can last the distance this season.

He said: "This is the best team I have played with. We have big players here and have a lot of tests and challenges to come.

"But if we keep performing like this, then we will be there.