Review: Liverpool 1 v Manchester City 1

Reds Unlucky Not To Take 3 Points At Anfield

This was the "ultimate" test for us, undefeated league leaders at anfield could we win? would be be competitive? the answer is yes!

We were by far the better team through out the 90mins today. i thought we passed the ball well, quickly and accurately. We created plenty of chances, especially late on and if it wasn't for the heroic efforts of city keeper Joe Hart we would of been the 1st team to beat Man City in the league this season.

But again there were weaknesses in our game that has, and will cost us points this season if not worked on. Set pieces, especially corners quick and high into the box have made us come undone time after time, and again Man City exploited this. With their only real threat on our goal they score, a drilled in corner deflecting off Kompany's shoulder into the net saw us go behind, undeservedly.

The lads responded magnificently though and with 2 mins we were level when Adam found him self with aches of space out side the box a hopeful drive at goal took a wicked deflection wrong footing Joe Hart and nestling in the back of the net to make it 1-1

Ex Toffeman Lescott helps us out making it 1-1!

The 2nd half was more competitive for all it's lack of goal mouth action it was quick and entertaining. We really enforced our game on man city and i thought that the back 4 did a great job keeping the City All Stars quiet.

Once Mario Ballotelli  was subbed on and then sent off i had to laugh, what a moron what a Jekyll and Hide type player, what a nightmare! luckily for us his sending off was the catalyst to more domination but without out the killer touch.

I that that Carroll was lively when he came on for Kuyt almost winning the game for us if it wasn't for the heroic save from Hart.

Overall even though i feel we should of won the game i am happy with a point. i'm also happy with the performance and effort of the boys, a job well done!

On a side note i thought that it was a very nice gesture to hold a minutes silence for Gary Speed and Brad Jones' sun Luka. Luka Lost his battle with leukemia late last week and Gary Speed took his own life in the early hours  of Sunday morning. I would like to extend my greatest condolences to both families in this tough time and know that they will never walk alone.

Liverpool pay their respects to the Jones and Speed families

FTK MoM: Glen Johnson

Glen was terrific all night. He showed us how he can defend as a right back, and how he can attack as an extra winger. He was lively, energetic and outstanding all game.