The Reds had to give the fans a good game after the poor result against Chelsea on Wednesday, but Liverpool had to miss the skipper, who got some rest for Tuesdays game at Chelsea.
Liverpool started with the following 11: Reina, Insua, Agger, Carragher, Arbeloa, Mascherano, Alonso, Benayoun, Reira, Kuyt and Torres. On the bench we had: Gerrard, Dossena, Skrtel, Ngog, El Zhar, Lucas and Cavalieri.
Liverpool started the game really well, and just like on Wednesday against Chelsea, it was Fernando Torres who scored after just 5 minutes. It was Carragher with the cross, Torres controled the ball his chest, he spinned and ... GOAL! A wonderful strike by El Niño to make it 1-0. Great start by Liverpool.
Kuyt had a great chance to make it 2-0 in the 27th minute, but the Dutch international couldn't find the back of the net.
Kuyt had a great chance to make it 2-0 in the 27th minute, but the Dutch international couldn't find the back of the net.
But than, in the 34th minute, free kick to Liverpool. Curled in and there's TORRES! 2-0 to Liverpool! Great header by Torres, his second of the game! It looks like he's back on form.
From than on the Reds controlled the game. They had some chances, but they played calm, knowing that there is a vital game in prospect.
And than in the 83th minute ... AGGER! Great hit by Dan Agger to make it 3-0. He was 35 yards out, and than out of nothing, he fires an absolute cracker right into the top corner! Robinson no chance at all!
By than Ngog was in and he made it 4-0. It was Lucas with the providing header, Ngog couldn't miss. So 4-0 it was.
Look at this: Liverpool have scored 14 goals in there last 4 home games and only concieded 3 goals, all against Chelsea.
The Reds go 2 points clear of Manchester United, who play later on today at Sunderland.
