Crouch's Goal Worried Wenger's Men

Arsenal 1 Liverpool 1
Bendtner 54 - Crouch 41

The Part II of the Liverpool & Arsenal Clash was at the Emirates. The league game which meant more to the London side as they desperately needed the points to close the gap from Manchester United. On the other hand, Liverpool was sitting comfortably on fourth place, 5 points in front of neighbours Everton. Rafa's men can afford to lose as they need not necessary get the points especially with the European 2nd leg coming up.

Liverpool's starting line-up already showed clearly Rafa's intentions for the game. Unlike the first leg last Thursday, he fielded a much weakened including a debut for centre midfielder, Daimen Plessis. I was surprised at his inclusion and excited to see how this young fellow would play against the mighty Arsenal. He was superb throughout the match!

Liverpool started really brightly in the game. Peter Crouch and Benayoun were superb upfront. Created so much trouble for Kolo Toure and William Gallas. To my surprise, Arsenal didn't really play to their best. Instead, the men in white was more hungry and faster in the middle of the park.

I knew we would score based on the way they played and Peter Crouch was the man! A high ball from Pepe Reina, was not cleared by the Arsenal's defenders. Benayoun was able to capitalise on the loose ball to Crouch, whose shot was nicely into the bottom corner of the goal. :)

To everyone's surprise, Liverpool were 1-0 in front at the Emirates.

Arsenal came storming in in the second half. Liverpool were defending really hard, playing on the counter-attack. Arsenal's equaliser came with Nicklas Bendtner's towering header from Fabregas' superb cross.

We had several chances in the end but just not clinical enough. Arsenal was attacking with almost 9 men in front, leaving space behind for the away side to counter at several occasions. Nevertheless, a point was a very good result for Liverpool.

Match Highlights..


Let's look forward to Tuesday game. The most important finale of the 3 games at Anfield. We need to rise to the occasion and get the job done. It's not over yet.

With hope in your heart..

You'll Never Walk Alone..