5 Reasons Why Liverpool MUST Sign Christian Benteke

2. Statistics

Since Benteke made his debut on September 15 2012, he's scored 42 Premier League goals. During that time, according to Sky Sports, only van Persie, Suarez and Aguero have scored more. Reaching double figures in each of his three seasons, 42 goals in 89 appearances is impressive. Despite suffering injury problems Benteke got 13 league goals last season - more than Lambert, Balotelli, Borini and Origi (on loan at Lille) combined! To have achieved this in a side who finished no higher than 15th over three seasons is surely worthy of a punt from Liverpool's perspective. It seems unfair to factor in Sturridge's tally of 4 goals as he had a season disrupted by injuries, but it's clear that Benteke's statistics back up the praise of Villa fans - and justify the potential cost.