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Liverpool skipper Gerrard: Mario knows I'm No1 penalty taker

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard says he's their prime penalty taker after scoring in victory over Tottenham.

Gerrard remains Liverpool's first choice when it comes to penalties, but he knows Mario Balotelli can be lethal from 12 yards too.

"I'm aware he's a terrific penalty taker," Gerrard said.

"I'm sure he'll get the chance to take some penalties for the club.

"The manager's told me if I'm not on the pitch he'll take them.

"That was a very important penalty today, because I know everyone's waiting for me to miss so they can tell me Rickie (Lambert) or Mario can be the penalty takers. But the more good penalty takers we've got, the better."

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