SHAQIRI UNSHACKLED 'N' UNLEASHED

Swiss maestro exceeding expectations to become key player in Reds' title tilt

WOLVERHAMPTON, England - Xherdan Shaqiri proved his quality to Liverpool fans almost as soon as he arrived in July but it is only now that he is starting to suggest he can be a key figure in the Reds' Premier League title bid.

Shaqiri's two goals as a substitute on Sunday secured a 3-1 victory over Manchester United that took his team back to the top of the standings. He hopes his reward will be a return to the starting lineup away to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.