Liverpool marched into the knockout stages of the Champions League with a convincing 4-0 win over an outclassed Marseille on Tuesday. An early strike from captain Steven Gerrard was followed by a superb solo effort from Fernando Torres, a Dirk Kuyt goal early in the second half and a stoppage time effort from substitute Ryan Babel as Liverpool became the first English club to win at the home of France's best-supported club.
From the fourth minute, when Gerrard knocked in the rebound from his own penalty, there was little doubt that Liverpool would complete a remarkable turnaround in their fortunes in group A. They have beaten Besiktas 8-0 and FC Porto 4-1 at home and the equally comfortable nature of this win will send them the five-times champions into the last 16 - and Sunday's Premier League showdown with Manchester United - in confident mood.
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