article_snippet.sent: I was in a very good moment, probably the best moment in the last couple of years, and I had a good run of games,' captain Steven Gerrard said. '
article_snippet.sent: The beginning of the season wasn't good for captain Steven Gerrard because I couldn't play much, but as soon as I got back in the team I think I helped a lot. '
article_snippet.sent: I don't know if Stevie's suspension will change things because the team were playing well, but I need to be ready and there are a lot of games to play and the FA Cup as well, so everyone will be needed. '
article_snippet.sent: Fifth-placed Liverpool head to Arsenal on Saturday knowing they cannot realistically afford to lose if they are to keep pace with the top four, but
article_snippet.sent: in addition to Gerrard's absence they will also be missing centre-back Martin Skrtel, a virtual ever-present this season, after Gerrard was retrospectively banned for standing on United goalkeeper David de Gea. '
article_snippet.sent: Martin is having a fantastic season again.
article_snippet.sent: Martin has been a very consistent player for us and losing Martin and Stevie is hard to take, but if you want to be successful you can't rely on one or two players,' Lucas told liverpoolfc.com. '
article_snippet.sent: Both are very important players for us as one can change a game and the other gives us stability at the back, but us have other players as well who can step in. '
article_snippet.sent: Of course it's going to be a big miss not having Stevie and Skrts, but we have to show we can cope for the three games
article_snippet.sent: The Brazilian is aiming to take advantage of Gerrard's absence in Gerrard next three games .
article_snippet.sent: I was available for the Manchester United game, but probably wasn't able to play the Manchester United game.
highlights_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard's suspension opens up spot in Reds' midfield .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: But Steven Gerrard's has just returned to action after another lay-off .
  
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