Opta Stats: Gerrard to light up dark week for Liverpool

Steven Gerrard loves a game against the Toon

It's that time of the week when Christian Crowther takes Opta's pearls and converts them into tips...

Everton v Fulham (Saturday, 15:00)
Marouane Fellaini has scored four goals in his last three appearances in all competitions against Fulham
Everton could not wish for a more generous opponent against which to reignite their quest for European football at Goodison Park. The Toffees have won every one of their last 19 league games against Fulham on home soil. Though Everton's towering Belgian has failed to reach his early-season heights of late, he did fire both goals against the Cottagers in the reverse fixture and has notched his last three goals on Merseyside.
Recommended Bet: Back Marouane Fellaini to score @ 3.1511/5

Southampton v West Brom (Saturday, 15:00)
Rickie Lambert remains the top scoring Englishman in the Premier League this season (14)
Aside from a six-game period in the first quarter of the season when Saints were getting used to their new surroundings, England's top Premier League scorer has not gone more than three games without a goal this season. On the eve of this rendezvous with West Brom, Lambert is entering his fourth match without notching but, two goals from his last three at St Mary's suggests that he can strike again.
Recommended Bet: Back Rickie Lambert to score @ 2.68/5

Wigan v Tottenham (Saturday, 15:00)
Jermain Defoe has scored 10 goals in 12 Premier League appearances against the Latics
It was clear what Tottenham had been missing against Manchester City: Jermain Defoe. The introduction of the England striker gave the whole crowd a lift at White Hart Lane and Defoe duly rewarded the Spurs faithful with an instinctive strike typical of the man. Now he's back in the fold, Tottenham's quest for the top four will be greatly aided.
Recommended Bet: Back Jermain Defoe to score @ 2.68/5
 
Newcastle v Liverpool (Saturday, 17:30, ESPN)
Only against Aston Villa (11) has Steven Gerrard scored more Premier League goals than he has against Newcastle (seven)
As weeks go, it's been pretty bad for Liverpool. Their star striker now faces a 10-game ban for gnawing on Branislav Ivanovic, casting into doubt Luis Suarez's future at Anfield. Still, they have captain marvel in their ranks so there is light at the end of the tunnel. With Suarez out, Steven Gerrard, who has played every minute of the Reds' Premier League campaign to this point, will no doubt step up to the plate as he has so many times before.
Best Bet: Back Steven Gerrard to score @ 3.9n/a