Minutes played this year - Kuyt 2340 minutes v Crouchs 1350 minutes
Appearances - Kuyt 29 (Started 24) Crouch 27 (Started 16)
Goals in the League - Kuyt 9 Crouch 9
Assists in League - Kuyt 3 Crouch 6
Time since last goal - Kuyt 540 minutes Crouch 10 minutes
Minutes per goal - Kuyt 260 minutes Crouch 150 minutes...best average by a starter striker under Rafas reign
Minutes per assist - Kuyt 780 minutes Crouch 225 minutes...best average by a starter striker under Rafs reign
Rafael Benitez was full of praise for Peter Crouch after he scored his first hat-trick for Liverpool in the 4-1 win over Arsenal.
The Liverpool manager felt it was a thoroughly deserved victory by his team and was delighted with the overall display.
"It was a really good team performance and we wanted to give our supporters something special today," enthused Benitez.
"Crouch hadn't played for 20 days because of his nose operation and he was desperate to play and score goals. All of his goals were fantastic and I really liked the move between Pennant and Arbeloa for his first goal.
"To score four goals against a top side is really good and we are fighting hard for that third place. I still think we have played better games this season but I am really pleased with the team today.
"Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano controlled the midfield and it has set us up nicely for the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday."
The Liverpool manager revealed after the game that Steven Gerrard was substituted because he felt the captain was tired after the international break. Craig Bellamy and Steve Finnan were rested but will return to the squad along with Sami Hyypia for the trip to PSV
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