Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano believes he should be credited with the opening strike in Sunday's Merseyside derby despite it going down as a Joseph Yobo own goal. The Argentina captain let fly from 30 yards and took a wicked deflection off the Everton centre-back before spinning past keeper Tim Howard.
Mascherano, however, is determined to claim the opener, which would be only his fourth career goal after hitting just one for Liverpool and two for Argentina.
"I think it's my goal because I tried to score with the shot," said the 25-year-old.
"It was a really important moment for me because I want to do my best.
"This season some people have criticised my shooting but I am trying hard to improve it and I am happy."
