article_snippet: It was then, 68 minutes into this contest, that Henderson did something that has long been synonymous with Skrtel: Skrtel came to Liverpool.
article_snippet: If it lacked finesse, and owed more to good fortune, a winning goal that narrowed the gap to Manchester United in the fierce battle for Champions League places owed everything to Henderson’s desire and determination.
article_snippet: But it was Henderson who made the run in pursuit of Daniel Sturridge’s flick-on and Henderson, after a stuttering first half, who had given Liverpool impetus with Henderson’s ambition and endeavour after the break.
article_snippet: a winning goal that narrowed the gap to Manchester United in the fierce battle for Champions League places was Henderson's third in the last three Premier League games after Henderson strikes against Manchester City and Burnley .
article_snippet: Henderson clattered into Shelvey with this kick to the head after just 16 seconds but Roger East opted not to even book Henderson.
article_snippet: If Henderson had an impact, it was Henderson deployment as a holding midfielder that allowed Henderson to get forward.
article_snippet: Nobody has met that challenge with more authority than a young midfielder in Henderson now reflecting on three goals in Liverpool’s last three games.
article_snippet: But after Liverpool were better — there was more urgency, more composure, with Henderson very much at the centre of things, even if the arrival of the outstanding Martin Skrtel from the bench was important.
article_snippet: That gave Henderson freedom to bomb on and in the 68th minute
article_snippet: Until Henderson’s goal, they looked the more likely winners.
article_snippet: But Liverpool, rather like Jordan Henderson at that crucial moment, have what teams need come the business end of the season: momentum.