Gerrard Winner Sends Liverpool Into Last 16

The Liverpool skipper scored with a far-post header in the 23rd minute from Xabi Alonso`s deep cross to settle the Group D clash.

 England midfielder Steven Gerrard's first-half goal secured Liverpool's place in the last 16 of the Champions League as they beat Olympique Marseille 1-0 at Anfield.

The Liverpool skipper scored with a far-post header in the 23rd minute from Xabi Alonso's deep cross to settle the Group D clash.

Marseille failed to repeat the surprise 1-0 victory they recorded at Anfield last year that would have kept their hopes of qualification alive.

The French side did create plenty of chance with keeper Pepe Reina saving well from freekicks by Taye Tawio and Hatem Ben Arfa. Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, who have also qualified for the knockout phase, have 11 points with one match remaining.