Big game this, really big in fact. Ngog could be a hero here IMO, a double with a broken nose and everyone will sit up and take notice. Expect both managers have spent plenty of time planning for this game (although Hughes has had the distraction of going to Abu Dhabi) so I expect it to be very cagey early although I suspect Rafa will have us going forward quickly with purpose as soon as possible.
We need the crowd involved asap and play with confidence. 3-0 or 3-1 for me, Ngog (2) and Gerrard for us and couldnt give a fuck who scores for them, hopefully noone.