LIVERPOOL CAPTAIN STEVEN Gerrard put a tough spell behind him score in a 3-1 Premier League victory at 10-man Leicester City.

Issues surrounding Gerrard’s future at Anfield dominated the build-up to Tuesday’s match – where the former England skipper reverted to an advanced midfield role and scored the vital second goal for the visitors.

Simon Mignolet was almost left red faced in the 19th minute when he inexplicably cleared straight to Esteban Cambiasso but the veteran Argentine midfielder side-footed wide of an open goal from 30 yards.

Leicester then took a 22nd-minute lead when Mignolet, who turned in another nervy performance, was unfortunate to have Leonardo Ulloa’s shot ricochet off him and into the net.

Adam Lallana restored parity shortly afterwards and Brendan Rodgers’ side were ahead when their skipper Gerrard – left out of the starting XI against Stoke City last Saturday - made no mistake with a calm finish after 54 minutes.

Bottom club Leicester, who are now without a win in nine Premier League matches, were reduced in numbers when captain Wes Morgan was sent off for a professional foul on Rickie Lambert.

And Jordan Henderson converted from close range after a mistake from Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel, and a superb backheel from the outstanding Raheem Sterling, with seven minutes to go to ensure Liverpool made it back-to-back top-flight wins for only the second time this season.

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Despite Mignolet’s best efforts, Liverpool beat Leicester with help from Steven Gerrard