Liverpool's Steven Gerrard celebrates his goal against Derby County during their English Premier League soccer match at Pride Park in Derby, central England, December 26, 2007. Gerrard's unrelenting determination earned Liverpool all three points with a late 2-1 win.

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard celebrates his goal against Derby County during their English Premier League soccer match at Pride Park in Derby, central England, December 26, 2007. Gerrard's unrelenting determination earned Liverpool all three points with a late 2-1 win.

Derby County players react as Liverpool's Steven Gerrard (2nd R) celebrates his goal during their English Premier League soccer match at Pride Park in Derby, central England, December 26, 2007. Gerrard's unrelenting determination earned Liverpool all three points with a late 2-1 win.

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard (L) celebrates his goal against Derby County with Dirk Kuyt during their English Premier League soccer match at Pride Park in Derby, central England, December 26, 2007.  Gerrard's unrelenting determination earned Liverpool all three points with a late 2-1 win.

Liverpool's Jamie Carragher (top) tangles with Derby County's Lewis Price during their English Premier League soccer match at Pride Park in Derby, central England, December 26, 2007.

Liverpool's Jamie Carragher (C) beats Derby County's Steve Howard (3rd R) to get a shot at goal during their English Premier League soccer match at Pride Park in Derby, central England, December 26, 2007.

(Agencies via China Daily December 27, 2007)