But Gerrard — who will leave the club for LA Galaxy at the end of the season — has not been overly missed it seems, as Rodgers's side have extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League, which started in mid-December, and have moved into Champions
League qualification contention after Sunday's victory over Manchester City.
Not exact matches
Coleman is following the example of his manager, Martinez, who also signed a five - year extension to his deal this month after a fine first season at Goodison Park saw the Toffees in
contention for Champions
League qualification for much of the season.
Here are three players that could help Arsenal to recover next season, and put them back in
contention for
qualification into the Champions
League and possibly the title hunt.
Though the Blues have surged into
contention for a top - six finish in the Premier
League and
qualification for European competition, by all accounts the season will go down as a massive disappointment for Chelsea.
The Tangerines finished fifth in the SPL last season, and will be hoping to push on and get in to
contention for the Europa
League qualification places next time round.
Dembele has been one of the stand - out stars of the French season so far this term, helping Rennes into
contention for Champions
League qualification, with the Brittany club currently sitting up in fifth place.
The result was a free - fall from
League title
contention to significantly off pace for Champions
League qualification all after the break.