You'll Never Walk Alone -- The End...

[m_vaughan]

I think thats still a good result for Juventus.

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Last updated: 29th November, 2009

Liverpool retained their position at the top of the Premier League after a comfortable 2-0 win over Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

The Reds could have had a penalty when Alberto Aquilani's shot hit Younes Kaboul's arm and also went close when Dirk Kuyt's shot hit the post. Fernando Torres put Liverpool ahead when he met Gerrard's low cross and Jamie Carragher headed home a second soon after. City lost their shape completely after the break and had Niko Kranjcar sent off late on for kicking Ryan Babel.

It ended up as a ragged performance from the home side, with central-defender Campbell pushed forward in the second half to leave some huge gaps at the back. And, if Liverpool had taken their chances and referee Alan Wiley had seen two other penalty claims differently, then this would have been an even more comprehensive victory for the Reds.

Torres, operating as a lone striker, went close to opening the scoring in the third minute when he beat Jamie Ashdown to Kuyt's cross but saw Sol Campbell clear his weak shot off the line. The visitors kept coming forward and should have had a spot-kick when Aquilani's shot came back off Kaboul's elbow after the defender lost his footing in the area.

That stung Pompey into action but they were unable to penetrate a solid Liverpool backline that defended fiercely on the edge of their own penalty area. The same could not be said of the home defence, however, and Kuyt was given plenty of time to pick his spot before he curled in a dipping shot that came back off the woodwork with Ashdown beaten.

Pompey's players, who were sent on holiday by manager Paul Hart after beating Arsenal in their last game, looked as though their minds were still on the beach. Liverpool finally capitalised on the half-hour mark when Campbell gave the ball away and Gerarrd crossed for Torres, who finished with aplomb.

Things got worse for Pompey before the break when Carragher escaped Kaboul to meet Riera's cross and head past a stranded Ashdown. That still left time for Hart's men to get back into the game but the second half only served to further expose their shortcomings.

Javier Mascherano was unlucky to see his shot fly over the bar straight after the interval and Kaboul had to clear off the line after Babel met Alexis Sanchez's cross. Hart's response was to throw men forward but although Kranjcar had a shot blocked by the impressive Martin Skrtel and Campbell headed over, Pompey were looking even more shambolic at the other end.

Campbell was lucky to only concede a free-kick on the edge of the area when he handled Carragher's long throw and Hermann Hreidarsson also handled the ball inside the box without being penalised.

Ashdown saved Pompey's blushes with a superb stop to keep out Alberto Aquilani's long-range shot, and repeated the trick to deny substitute Alexis Sanchez from close-range.

Pompey did threaten again through Hayden Mullins' long-range shot, which was blocked by Pepe Reina, but their miserable night was summed up by Kranjcar's late dismissal after he kicked out at Babel, seconds after clashing with Sanchez.

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Portsmouth boss Paul Hart: "I haven't seen the penalty claims but it really doesn't matter if it's a penalty or not. A 2-0 is a 2-0. Some minutes before the sending off Kranjcar did somthing si that way I can understand it but when it happened I didn't think it was a red card. It was not a kick, but the ref thought that was right."

Liverpool boss Jose Mourinho: "I am very happy we have another three points in the bag now. But we had to count the cost for the three points as Gerrard and Torres picked up knocks during the game. Overall the performance was good we had won the game within the first 40 minutes and we defended well later in the game."

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Portsmouth: Ashdown, Finnan, Campbell(C), Kaboul, Hreidarsson, Basinas(Mokoena 80), O'Neill, Wilson(Mullins 56), Piquionne, Kranjcar, Nugent(Hughes 70).
Subs Not Used: Begovic, Viduka, Primus, Pele.

Sent Off: Kranjcar 88.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher(Agger 80), Skrtel, Dossena, Mascherano, Aquilani, Gerrard(C)(Babel 46), Reira, Kuyt, Torres(Sanchez 46).
Subs Not Used: Diego, Camacho, Fabio Aurelio, Degen.

Goals: Torres 32, Carragher 36.

Att: 20,552.

Ref: A Wiley.

Man of the Match: Jamie Carragher. ​

 

[m_vaughan]

Good win and awesome performance from Carragher. Can you post the league standings?

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Last updated: 30th November, 2009

Gerrard Hamstrung

Gerrard injured during the match against Portsmouth​

The Liverpool skipper limped off after the first half of his side 2-0 Premier League win over Portsmouth yesterday evening at Fratton Park.

Tests this morning confirmed that Gerrard will be absent for Liverpool’s Premier League match against Blackburn at Anfield and Liverpool's trip to Bayer Leverkusen for the last CHampions League group stage game as well as Liverpool's Premier League visit to Wigan.

A club spokesman told Liverpool’s official website: “A scan has confirmed a tear in the hamstring of Steven’s left leg. He will be out of action for about three weeks.”

The injury presents Mourinho with a problem as to how to cope without his captain, on whom Liverpool’s system depends. The Portuguese will also not wish to take a risk with the fitness of strike Fernando Torres, who has been cast straight into first team action despite missing two games with groin troubles of his own.

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[shantanu_rooney]

Last updated: 1st December, 2009

League two side Rochdale face the toughest test at their home in the cup holders Chelsea after the draw for the FA Cup third round took place.

Jose Mourinho's Liverpool face a tricky test away to Barnsley, the same side who knocked them out a couple years ago, while Sheffield United host champions Manchester United. Runners-up Everton host championship side Doncaster Rovers at Goodison Park, as Blackburn face Lancashire rivals Manchester City at Ewood Park.

Bolton Wanderers entertain championship side Nottingham Forest, while Sunderland face an away trip to Leyont Orient. Wigan face Colchester while Arsenal face Portsmouth at the Emirates in the second all Premiership tie.

Aston Villa and Hull City face off at Villa Park, Newcastle United face Premier league side Wolves at St James Park. Fulham face and away trip to lower league side Dag and Red. Championship side Coventry City face League one side Leeds United.

Harry Redknapp's Tottenham Hotspur host fellowe premier league side Birmingham City at White Hart Lane, while Stoke travel away to the Riverside to face Gareth Southgate's Middlesbrough.

Ties will be played on the weekend of 2-3 January.

Derby v Ipswich
Crystal Palaca v Millwall
West Brom v Preston
Tottenham v Birmingham
Barnsley v Liverpool
Gillingham v Southampton
Sheff Utd v Man Utd
Walsall v West Ham
Middlesbrough v Stoke
Scunthrope v Cardiff
Bristol City v Blackpool
Everton v Doncaster
Blackburn v Man City
Southend or Oldham v Burnley
Leyton Orient v Sunderland
Bolton v Nottm FOrest
Q.P.R v Huddersfield
Barrow v Kidderminster
Leicester v Charlton
Wigan v Colchester
Sheff Wed v Peterborough
Arsenal v Portsmouth
Chester v Siwndon or Tranmere
Norwich v MK Dons or Carlisle
Aston Villa v Hull
Newcastle v Wolves
Brighton v Plymouth
Swansea v Histon
Watford v Reading
Rochdale v Chelsea
Coventry v Leeds
Dag and Red v Fulham.​

 

[Mad Snake]

Just read through the story such a magnificent story Shan!!

 

[Dutch]

How will Liverpool cope without Gerrard? I posted earlier that I felt Liverpool would be vulnerable if Gerrard was to get injured. Now we shall see. As always a great read!

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Last updated: 5th December, 2009

Fernando Torres' penalty four minutes from time earned Liverpool a narrow win that saw them increase the gap on second place Manchester City to four points.

It was a cruel finish for Blackburn, who had battled well before Zurab Khizanishvili felled Ryan Babel late on, allowing Torres to convert from the spot. The Spaniard had earlier fired the hosts into the lead with a 20-yarder. Morten Gamst Pedersen levelled with a firm header and the Rovers looked to have earned a hard-fought point until Torres' goal.

The result meant Rovers haven't won a game for almost four matches. And it could prove a vital three points for Liverpool, who move a four points ahead of Manchester City again after the Citizens' were defeated by Chelsea.

The opening of the match, between two Premier League side, was predictably fraught, with four bookings in the opening 20 minutes and a host of fouls interrupting the flow of the game. However, it was Liverpool who settled first, despite the absence of skipper Steven Gerrard through injury.

Dirk Kuyt had the game's first real chance when Alexis Sanchez helped on a Torres cross only for the Dutchman's shot to be deflected wide. With 24 minutes on the clock, though, the match was crying out for a piece of individual brilliance - and Torres duly obliged.

The striker collected Kuyt's cross-field pass first time, stepped inside Vince Grella and drilled into the top corner right-footed, with keeper Paul Robinson motionless. But instead of sparking an expected Liverpool onslaught, it was Blackburn that struck next just seven minutes later, Pedersen rising brilliantly to head home Emerton's deep cross.

Suddenly the match was full of quality and endeavour, and Alexis Sanchez came agonisingly close to restoring the hosts' lead when his excellent improvised lob cleared Robinson, only for Chris Samba to head off the line. And the move of the match came just before half-time, with Aquilani and Torres exchanging passes on the edge of the box before the latter latched onto Aquilani's clipped cross, firing a flamboyant scissors kick narrowly over the bar.

Blackburn were not without their own moments in the opposition half, not least when a Samba break down the left had home keeper Pepe Reina sprawling, but it was largely a defensive effort again at the start of the second half.

Minutes after Robinson was forced to parry an Camacho drive, Sanchez fed Kuyt in the box and his deflected shot again brought the best out of the English keeper. But the visitors, who had conceded thirteen goals before Fernando Torres' first half goal, refused to buckle.

Liverpool became increasingly frustrated in their approach play, prompting Jose Mourinho to replace Javier Mascherano with Ryan. It had little impact, a firm Sanchez drive that dipped onto the roof of the net one of very few decent efforts on goal.

However, with the match approaching the closing stages, Khizanishvili inexplicably swung his back leg around to fell Babel as the Dutch winger drove into the box. Referee Howard Webb awarded the spot-kick and Torres made no mistake to keep Liverpool well in the title hunt.

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Liverpool boss Jose Mourinho: "This was a difficult game for us - possibly a bit too tactical at times - and Blackburn closed us down well and fought for everything. But, especially in the second half, our performance was full of desire and determination and there was only one team trying to win. It was a special win because it came so late. This is a period when a lot of games come close together and we don't expect it to be easy, so it's good to be up at the top of the table."

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce: "We're really disappointed at the decision Zurab Khizanishvili 's made - it really was a moment of madness. But we played well today. You're never going to come here and have it all your own way or dominate possession, but we defended well when we had to and shut them out. I won't let the players be too down. This has been a decent season for us so far, we're pushing forwards and people are realising we should be taken seriously, so we have a lot to be positive about."

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Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher(C), Skrtel, Fabio Aurelio, Mascherano(Babel 71), Camacho, Aquilani, Sanchez, Kuyt, Torres.
Subs Not Used: Diego, Degen, Riera, Lucas, Benayoun.

Booked: Mascherano, Johnson, Babel.

Goals: Torres 24, 87 pen.

Blackburn: Robinson, Jacobsen(Van Heerden 72), Samba, Nelsen(C), Warnock, Grella, Dunn, Reid, Emerton(Khizanishvili 80), Pedersen, Roberts(Kalinic 72).
Subs Not Used: Nielsen, Olsson, Givet, Simpson.

Booked: Khizanishvili, Jacobsen, Reid, Dunn.

Goals: Pedersen 29.

Att: 44,364.

Ref: H webb.

Man of the Match: Fernando Torres.

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Group Stage - 8 December 2009 20:15 GMT - BayArena - Leverkusen - Germany​

Leverkusen qualify for Europa League on a High

Stefan Kie?ling celebrates his opener​

Bayer 04 Leverkusen rounded off their UEFA Champions League campaign in style, defeating already qualified Liverpool FC to maintain their unbeaten home record in Group C.

Stefan KieBling and Patrick Helmes scored inside the opening half-hour for the German side, who further extended their lead through Toni Kroos in the 59th minute. Fernando Torres pulled one back for Liverpool, who stayed at the top of the group with a better goal difference than second placed Juventus who defeated the bottom side Fenerbahce 5-1.

Much of the pre-match spotlight had been on Mikel San Jose and the former Athletic Bilbao defender was greeted with huge cheers from the travelling fans as he made his first appearance for the Reds. The 19-year-old was involved straight away, slotting in Lucas' pass but the Liverpool midfielder had already carried the ball over the Leverkusen by-line. There was no disputing KieBling's effort in the fifth minute, though, as the German combined with Kroos and slipped a left-footed shot past Diego Cavalieri.

Liverpool had won just once away fom home this season in the UEFA Champions League and Leverkusen were determined to ensure there was no change to that statistic. Kroos wriggled free six metres from goal and crashed a shot against the upright after the visiting defence had failed to clear Tranquillo Barnetta's free-kick. N'Gog then headed Albert Riera's perfect cross from the left over the bar and miscontrolled in a promising position before the hosts showed no such profligacy; Helmes, making his third Group C start, doubled the advantage by reacting quickest to sweep Sami Hyypia's knockdown into the net from close range.

Liverpool boss Jose Mourinho restructured his team at half-time with Torres coming on for David N'Gog and Dirk Kuyt for Alexis Sanchez - the changes that almost paid dividends on 56 minutes when Torres created an opening for Riera. The winger found the target but his shot was smothered by Rene Adler and the keeper was alert to Kuyt's follow-up. Leverkusen still looked the more likely scorers, however, and just before the hour Kroos made it 3-0. Simon Rolfes won the aerial duel following another Barnetta free-kick and the Under-21 German international forward pounced to drill in his first goal of the campaign.

Alberto Aquilani was introduced from the bench with 21 minutes remaining and the Liverpool midfielder forced a fine one-handed stop from Adler with a shot from the edge of the area. Liverpool finally found the net soon after as Torres stuck out a boot to divert in Aquilani's free-kick, but it was too little too late from the Merseyside club.

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Leverkusen: Adler, Castro, Haggui, Hyyia(Gekas 85), Djakpa, Rolfes(C), Barnetta, Schneider(Friedrich 87), Kroos, KieBling, Helmes(Gresko 86).
Subs Not Used: Lange, Vidal, Sukuta-Pasu, Risse.

Booked: Castro, Rolfes.

Liverpool: Diego, Spearing, San Jose, Agger(C), Dossena, Lucas, Camacho, Benayoun(Aquilani 68), Riera, Alxeis Sanchez(Kuyt 46), N'Gog(Torres 46).
Subs Not Used: Reina, Carragher, Johnson, Fabio Aurelio.

Booked: Spearing, Alexis Sanchez.

Att: 22,466.

Ref: T Ovrebo.

Man of the Match: Stefan KieBling.

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Last updated: 12th December, 2009

Lucas and Dirk Kuyt scored as Liverpool saw off Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium and stayed four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.

Lucas got on the end of a good Liverpool move to fire a low shot past Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland. Fernando Torres and Kuyt should have increased the Reds' advantage but Kirkland was in inspired form. Apart from a couple of Hugo Rodallega efforts, Wigan rarely threatened and Kuyt cut inside late on to fire a right-foot shot past Kirkland.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez had tipped Liverpool as title winners before the game - and they showed a steel perhaps missing in recent years in holding off a home side full of commitment but lacking in quality.

Liverpool were the better side from the kick-off and Wigan right-back and skipper Mario Melchiot almost gifted the visitors a lead inside 20 seconds with an under-hit backpass. Kuyt won a race with Paul Scharner to get to the ball but his effort was saved by the body of Kirkland.

But other than that, Wigan Athletic managed to frustrate Jose Mourinho's side for much of the half. The Reds enjoyed plenty of possession but it was mainly restricted to their own half as Martinez's men harried and pressed their illustrious opponents.

Both sides were not helped by the loss of a player inside 20 minutes, with Liverpool's Alberto Aquilani forced off with a damaged knee cap and an injured Scott Sinclair soon following him down the tunnel.

Wigan got a sniff at goal when the otherwise impressive Ryan Babel gave the ball away and Latics substitute Hugo Rodallega got on the end of a Michael Brown pass but could not beat Pepe Reina from a difficult angle.

Liverpool got the breakthrough towards the end of the half when a Ignacio Camacho cross was headed back across for Kuyt, who laid the ball into the path of Lucas, who fired a low shot past an outstretched Kirkland. It ended Lucas' long wait for a first goal for the Merseysiders this season.

Torres could have added number two before the half-time whistle. The Spaniard headed a Babel corner past the post and was then denied by a brilliant piece of goalkeeping from Kirkland after Liverpool burst on to a fluffed clearance from Dario Veron.

Kirkland showed why Wigan wanted him as he again denied Torres, who had burst between Dario Veron and Scharner the other side of the break. Liverpool's expensively assembled front two of Kuyt and Torres began to profit from the increased space afforded as Wigan started to chase an equaliser.

Wigan became more adventurous in the final half-an-hour but, aside from a long-range effort from Rodallega that had Reina scrambling, they failed to seriously threaten snatching a point.

And in the closing minutes Kuyt found space in the box to finally find a way past Kirkland with a clinical finish to make sure there would be no late drama for Wigan this time.

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Wigan boss Roberto Martinez: "Liverpool are the favourites to win the league now - we saw that with their strength in depth. I was delighted with our effort, we showed some quality but it was not our day. It's tough when you play against teams like Liverpool and we have to learn quickly in these games."

Liverpool boss Jose Mourinho: "It was really important for us. The team showed character. We had a lot of chances and killed the game at the end - it could have been before that but it was good for the supporters and the club. It is important to see different players doing the job. We have a stronger squad now and we know we have the confidence in the players."

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Wigan: Kirkland, Melchiot(C), Scharner(Brambe 70), Veron(Boyce 80), Figueroa, Torrado, Koumas, Cattermole, Brown, N'Zogbia, Sinclair(Rodellega 25).
Subs Not Used: Pollitt, Scotland, Watson, Langley.

Booked: Scharner, Torrado, Cattermole.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher(C), Agger, Fabio Aurelio, Mascherano, Aquilani(Camacho 20), Lucas, Babel(Alexis Sanchez 73), Kuyt, Torres.
Subs Not Used: Diego, Skrtel, Dossena, Riera, Benayoun.

Booked: Johnson.

Goals: Lucas 39, Kuyt 85.

Att: 25,102.

Ref: S Tanner.

Man of the Match: Dirk Kuyt.​

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Last updated: 13th December, 2009

Aquilani injury blow for Liverpool

Aquilani out till new year​

Liverpool have confirmed that former AS Roma midfielder and summer signing Alberto Aquilani has sustained a damaged knee cap and will be out till new year.

The midfielder was substituted 20 minutes after the start of Liverpool's 2-0 win game over Wigan at the JJB on Saturday, as he collided with Wigan midfielder Michael Brown

Tests on Aquilani's injury have now revealed that he has damaged the knee cap and will receive the treatment from a specialist. Aquilani is likely to miss two to three weeks of football which includes Liverpool's trip to Villa Park and Fulham's visit to Anfield along with the 3rd round FA Cup tie away to Barnsley.

However, skipper Steven Gerrard is expected to be fit to face Aston Villa at Villa Park despite injurying his hamstring against Pompey two weeks ago. The England international successfully completed a training session on Sunday and should lead Liverpool out again.

"Stevie had a hamstring injury and he has recovered quite well, so he would be available for the Premier League game against Aston Villa," said a statement on Liverpool's official website.

"Alberto underwent a series of test on Sunday morning which confirm he has a damaged knee cap. He would be receiving treatment from a specialist and will be out for between 2 weeks and 3 weeks."​

 

[Dutch]

Well Liverpool proved that they are not completely dependant on Gerrad, but this new injury will be a new blow for them! Nicve to see the tables. very well written and presented my friend. I am a fan of your reports and watch out for them! Thanks!

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Last updated: 18th December, 2009

Liverpool will meet Olympique Lyon, while Manchester United face Celtic in the battle of Britain and Chelsea are up against Panathinaikos in the First Knockout Round of the Champions League.

Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland has produced a host of mouth-watering ties with seven times French champions Lyon, who are managed by Claude Paul.

Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United will lock horns with Scottish runners up once again in the Battle of Britain after the final losing finalist were drawn against Celtic.

The Blues are determined to go one better than last season's injury time defeat to eventual champions FC Barcelona in the semi-finals at Stamford Bridge and they would be the favourites to go to the quarter finals as they face Greek side Panathinaikos.

The nine times European champions Real Madrid face Italian challenge in Fiorentina, while Champions FC Barcelona are the second La Liga side to be drawn against Italian opposition, with Juventus the opponents for Pep Guardiola's men.

The remaining fixtures see Hamburger SV up against AC Mlan, Marseille meet Inter Milan, and Dinamo Kiev tackle former German champions Bayern Munich.

Ties to be played on 23rd/24th February and 9th/10th March.

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HSV v AC Milan
Marseille v Inter
Juventus v Barcelona
Fiorentina v Real Madrid
Dinamo Kiev v Bayern Munich
Celtic v Man Utd
Panathinaikos v Chelsea
Lyon v Liverpool​

 

[m_vaughan]

Awesome form in the league, still unbeaten. Shame about Aquilani's injury though.

Lyon can prove to be tough opponents but the draw has been most unfair to the Spanish and Italian sides.

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Last updated: 19th December, 2009

Fernando Torres' brace helped Liverpool to get their fifth consecutive win and increased gap at the top of the table to eight points over second placed Manchester United.

Torres headed in powerfully from six yards out after an excellent run and cross from Ryan Babel. Steven Gerrard scored from close range after a swift passing move and Liverpool got a third when Torres' strike was deflected in by Curtis Davies. Jamie Carragher headed in a fourth as Aston Villa rued earlier missed chances by Emile Haskey and Craig Gardner.

The visitors began normally for a side that were unbeaten in the Premier League for seventeen matches. Liverpool had fared little better in recent times and were on a four match winning streak.

Liverpool took the lead when Babel's trickery on the left saw him evade the challenge of James Milner and his pinpoint right-footed cross was met firmly by Torres' header. Villa's early optimism had been dented within 10 minutes as they failed to pick up the unmarked Liverpool striker. Martin O'Neill's side had earlier seen a header from Heskey sail over and Gardner shoot wide when unmarked inside the area.

Aston Villa almost levelled fortuitously when Miler crossed and his effort beat Pepe Reina but clipped the top of the crossbar. Babel was the central figure early on as he roved from one flank to the other causing Villa's defence numerous problems.

But the host were playing a full share in the game and almost levelled when Ashley Young's goalbound free-kick from long range was deflected wide for a corner. However Aston Villa almost became the architects of their own downfall when they failed to clear and presented the ball to Daniel Agger, whose shot cannoned to safety off the post.

The host began brightly after the interval and forced three corners which were dealt with unconvincingly by Reds' keeper Pepe Reina, who flapped at the ball on each occasion.

Liverpool made the game safe with a second goal which followed the best passage of play in the match. A swift move which included eight passes saw Fernando Torres link with Ryan Babel who then found Appiah who crossed intelligently for Gerrard to prod in from close range.

Liverpool pushed on and increased their lead further when Davies' attempted block only succeeded in deflecting Torres' shot into the net. Aston Villa's misery was compounded when defender Carragher made the most of evading his markers to head in from a free-kick.

Looks like the league title is heading back to Anfield as the Reds have an eight point lead over the second placed Manchester United at the top of the table and are still unbeaten in the Premier League this season.

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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill: "We fell apart after they scored their second goal. We have to get up and dust ourselves off and we have to take the criticism. We have only taken three points from the last 12 points available but we now have to focus against our game against Stoke next week."

Liverpool boss Jose Mourinho: "We were terrific. We scored freely today especially away from home. The first goal was crucial and we got it through Fernando Torres' header and then our confidence was high. We defended really well and it was nice to see Jamie Carragher score again today."

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Aston Villa: Friedel, Beye, Davies, O'Halloran, Sjorey(Young 61), Reo-Coker?, Osbourne, Gardner, Milner, Young(Downing 74), Heskey(Harewood 61).
Subs Not Used: Guzam, Delfouneso, Albringhton, Lowry.

Booked: Shorey, Reo-Coker.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Fabio Aurelio, Mascherano, Appiah, Gerrard?(Camacho 72), Babel(Alexis Sanchez 88), Kuyt, Torres.
Subs Not Used: Diego, Skrtel, Dossena, Lucas, Riera.

Booked: Fabio Aurelio.

Goals: Torres 8, Gerrard 58, Torres 62, Carragher 87.

Att: 38,821.

Ref: P Dowd.

Man of the Match: Fernando Torres.​