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Sturridge best second-choice striker in Premier League, says Murphy

The fit-again Liverpool forward has four goals to his name already this season

Danny Murphy believes Daniel Sturridge is the best second-choice striker in the Premier League.

The Liverpool forward netted a stunning late equaliser against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and has four goals to his name already this season.

Sturridge, 29, has endured a difficult few years thwarted by numerous injury issues and was shipped out on loan to West Brom for the second half of last season.

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Many expected him to make a permanent exit from Liverpool in the summer, with Reds striker Roberto Firmino continuing to impress as the club’s number one striker.