Since winning the FA Cup in 2006 Liverpool have hardly had a sniff of a trophy, suffered a bitter takeover battle, dropped out of the Premier League's 'Big Four' and in recent months found themselves embroiled in a damaging racism row.
Not even the return of former manager Kenny Dalglish has managed to reinstate Liverpool as title pretenders although, in cup football at least, the Scot has provided suffering fans a silver lining to a depressing few years.
While City travel to Wembley hopeful of becoming the first Welsh club to win the competition, it looks a gilt-edged chance for Dalglish's side.
"Six years without a trophy for this football club isn't good enough," said Gerrard who scored in Liverpool's dramatic 2006 FA Cup final win over West Ham United.
"It's been too long and everyone knows that. It's time we delivered a trophy.
"Everyone knows the club has been through some tough times but we're moving forward now.
"We're all desperate to bring success back. It's what we're working so hard to achieve," added England midfielder Gerrard.
"I'm hoping this is just the beginning for us. It would be stupid to win the League Cup and then rest on our laurels. This is an important cup for us but there are other big prizes we want to strive for."
"I honestly believe winning this cup will be the catalyst for a successful period for the club," he said.
"It will give us the belief and confidence to deliver more. That's what happened back in 2001 - we picked up the League Cup and then went on to win the treble [with the FA Cup and UEFA Cup]."
