Chasing the Race..

Liverpool 3 Newcastle 0
Benayoun 22, Kuyt 28, Lucas 87

Although Torres was ruled out the game injured, the rest of the Liverpool team didn't falter and continued to keep the pressure on leaders Manchester United. Steven Gerrard was welcomed back into the side where Newcastle had no chance against the home side.

It's nice to see Lucas scoring his first Premiership goal for Liverpool. A nice header from a Aurelio's cross from the right. Kuyt was terrorizing Alan Shearer's defence with his tireless runs. His cross to Yossi Benayoun and a diving header for himself. Well done Dirk!

Hull City 1 Liverpool 3
Geovanni 73, - Alonso 45 Kuyt 62, 89

Liverpool bounced back from the disappointing draw against Arsenal to beat relegation battling Hull City away from home. Alonso stunning volley gave Liverpool a lead just before half time while a Kuyt double killed off any hopes of a Hull comeback.

Liverpool 4 Arsenal 4
Torres 49, 72 Benayoun 56, 90 - Arshavin 36, 67, 70, 90

A crucial 2 points dropped against Arsene Wenger's game. A crazy game of 4-4 once again which somehow made it more difficult for Liverpool to chase leaders Manchester United. Individual mistakes from the back punished the home side badly whereby Arsenal's new signing Arshavin scoring 4 goals. Whether this game prove to be an important draw or it was the game which Liverpool lost 2 massive points, we shall see where we stands at the end of the season.

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That makes us LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB

Despite all ups and downs of results, Hillsborough anniversary, it's pleasing to see that no matter what happens, the fans will always be there for the club, everyone is supporting one another. Be it you are from Liverpool or you are just in a far away country like myself, the Reds hearts will always be marching together as one.

I would love to share some of the pictures of our beloved fans whereby they sang, cried, and enjoyed every single moment being a Liverpool fan like myself.























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Recent Run of Results..

Chelsea 4 Liverpool 4
Reina 0g 51 Alex Lampard 76, 89 - Aurelio 19 Alonso pen 28 Lucas 81 Kuyt 83

An incredible match of football, which has so many dramatic turns in 90 minutes. Liverpool needed 3 goals to get through and we had 2 in the first half. It was about to be mission impossible accomplished till Reina's mistake catalyzed the whole dramatic show.

Sadly, Liverpool was knocked out on aggregate 7-5. However, I do think that Liverpool did the best they could in the game and sometimes, football needs luck, in fact lots of them. They can leave with their heads high with their high determination, hard work and of course, they didn't leave without giving it a fight.

Well done lads!

Liverpool 4 Blackburn 0
Torres 5, 33 Agger 83, Ngog 90

Liverpool bounced back from the Champions League defeat and thrashed Blackburn 4-0 at home. Dominated the game while Torres scored a beauty on the 5th minute. One of the candidates of best goals of the season. Massive 3 points in the run towards the last few games of the season.

Liverpool 1 Chelsea 3
Torres 6 - Ivanovic 39, 62 Drogba 67

Liverpool was outclassed by the Blues in this game. Failed to defend from set pieces was suicidal, not once but twice by defender Ivanovic. Chelsea manager Hiddink had a game plan against the home side and it worked for them perfectly. Liverpool had to score 3 goals in the second leg at the Bridge to go through.

Fulham 0 Liverpool 1
Benayoun 92

Dramatic stoppage time winner by Yossi Benayoun send the Reds crazy as Liverpool hit the woodwork 4 times in that match. It was so crucial to our run towards the championship till Rafa had some celebrations actions after the game.

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5 Past Villa!

Liverpool 5 Aston Villa 0
Kuyt 8, Riera 33, Gerrard pen 40, 50, pen 65

5 goals past Martin O Neil's men and most importantly, we managed to capitalize on the the slip of Manchester United defeat at Craven Cottage. Liverpool knew that they needed to win to close the gap to 1 point if they got 3 points against Aston Villa and they did the job brilliantly.

Scoring 5 goals is always pleasing to see and Captain Stevie added 3 more to his total tally of goals this season. 2 well-taken penalties and a placement freekick just outside the area. Dirk Kuyt and Albert Riera scoring the first 2 goals.

Knowing that both Chelsea and Manchester United dropping points the day before, it's so crucial for Rafa's men to win and made sure we got the 3 points we desperately need. Somehow, it's rather rare to see the other 2 giants dropping points on the same weekend. We have to keep on the pressure and you could see the confidence in the Liverpool team now.



Scoring 4 goals against Real Madrid, another 4 against Man United and now, 5 goals thrashing of Aston Villa, Liverpool's goal difference has improved massively. This could prove to be a essential factor as the title race may go to the wire.

I can understand Rafa's frustrations even though we won convincingly at Anfield. We took our foot off the gas once we got the 5 goals and I thought we could have gone more adventurous and score more against 10 men. It's important for us to keep it going and both our feet on the ground as we know, we are still second and we did not win anything yet.



Special praise for Albert Riera, who scored a wonderful volley second goal for the Anfield faithfuls. Played superbly and creating chances throughout the game. A typical winger you would love to have in the game. I was kind of disappointed that he started really well in the beginning, but later on, form dipped a little. But I'm really glad to see him playing to his potential again, cutting in and out of defenders, delivering beautiful crosses into the box. Hopefully, he can keep it going and constantly producing performances like that day against Villa.

1 point above us, with the leaders with a game in hand. Anything still can happen, and it's important for us to win every game, pressuring Alex Ferguson's men as you will never know what will happen at the end of May. Who knows?

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Post Match Reactions From Old Trafford

Let's take a look at the post match reactions and interviews from our manager, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. Of course, our fans' live moments as well.

Rafa Benitez


Stevie and Fernando


Lastly, FANZONE!


"This is the way to take a penalty especially at Old Trafford!"

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Brilliant Win At The Theatre of Dreams

Manchester United 1 Liverpool 4
Ronaldo pen 23 - Torres 28, Gerrard pen 44, Aurelio 77, Dossena 90

Manchester United 1 Liverpool 4. Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams. Remember this, Liverpool fans. What a famous win after so many years of suffering so many disappointing results against them. It makes it even sweeter to see Sir Alex Ferguson's face getting red to black at the end of the game.

When I checked the line-up on my computer 5 minutes before kick-off, Alonso is out injured. Darn, Lucas was the replacement. When I on the television, Arbeloa is not in the starting 11. Big Sami Hyypia replacing the Spanish fullback. It seems like Liverpool had many things to be done, even before kick off.

Pepe Reina made a mistake and caused a penalty. Ronaldo made it 1-0 and everything seemed so smooth for Manchester United. The goal somehow, came against the run of play in my opinion, and out of a sudden, the home side got a goal up.



When things were like going against Rafa Benitez's men, Fernando Torres outmuscled the ever-reliable Vidic and equalized with a cool finish past VanDerSar . What a time to score! Fantastic goal!

The goal gave the away side confidence and we controlled the tempo of the game. Passing the ball around, not allowing Rooney and Co to play their football. Right just before half time, a through ball by Torres to Gerrard was almost perfect but brought down by Patrice Evra. Penalty! No doubts about it.



Steven Gerrard made no mistakes from the spot and gave the camera a famous kiss! I'm sure all the girls watching the match went crazy. Somehow, I couldn't believe it. Leading 2-1 at Old Trafford. This is something we have not be able to do for many many years till I lost count.

Triple substitution made by Ferguson. Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Berbatov. Expected and Man United was preparing to fire all cylinders towards Pepe Reina's goal. Just when the home side was ready to execute its new formation, Vidic pulled Steven Gerrard down and he was sent off as it was a goal scoring opportunity.



A freekick just outside the area and I was screaming for Aurelio to take it. A left footed shot would be needed at that angle. Brazilian left back did not disappoint me. He struck it so sweetly that it caused VanDerSar standing on his line, helpless.

3-1 with a man down. It's really tough for Ferguson's men to comeback and I was already jumping on my seat. Aurelio's goal killed every United player and fan as they know it's almost game over. Old Trafford was only left with the Torres song, Gerrard song as well as the chants of Anfield road.

Liverpool had another in the dying seconds of the game. Andrea Dossena, once again proved that he do can score goals, crucial ones as well. A very cool lob over VanDerSar, who was looking at the ball going into his own net.



Emphatic win over bitter rivals and this meant so much for the Liverpool fans. 4-1 win over Manchester United, defending champions as well as the European Champions. Biggest win since 1923? I'm not very sure, but I know history is created and hopefully, we can finish strongly in this 08/09 season.

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Welcome To Anfield, Real Madrid

Liverpool 4 Real Madrid 0
Torres 16, Gerrard 28 pen, 47, Dossena 89

Look at the scoreline above, it's into the record books for sure. Anfield, European night, against Real Madrid. Scoreline: 4-0 to Liverpool. What else beats that?

With a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, Real Madrid need to score in order to have any chance of advancing to the next round. Rafa Benitez played a strong first 11, with Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard upfront, threatening the Real Madrid defence from the first minute till the end.

Great team performance and Real Madrid just could not cope with the fast attacks and tempo the home side started. Every single player knew what their tasks on the pitch and kept the shape. From Pepe Reina to Fernando Torres, everyone rose to the occasion and gave Juande Ramos' men a footballing lesson.



Tactically outclassed by fellow Rafa Benitez, Real Madrid was just struggling on how to stop Liverpool. Goals by Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Andrea Dossena, oh yes, Dossena, his first goal for the club and you saw the way he celebrated his goal right at the end. You know how much this meant to the players.



Anfield has once again shown that they can be the 12th man whenever they need to, supported the team right from the start, and what an atmosphere! I could even feel it at home as I watched the match. I'm sure it was hell of an experience for Raul and company.

Quarter finals here we come! No country protection, so we may face any English teams. It would be interesting to see who we draw against, but whoever we got, we just gotta deal with it like how we did with Real Madrid.

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Quick Update!

Liverpool 2 Sunderland 0
Ngog 51, Benayoun 65

A midweek game which saw us bouncing back from a defeat. A good goal by David Ngog and a simple tap in by on form midfielder, Benayoun. 3 points which matters and we shall see how we gotta play at Old Trafford.

Middlesbrough 2 Liverpool 0
Alonso (og) 31, Tuncay 63

One of the poorest performances of the season which caused us a big blow to our title race. Couldn't understand what happened, but we have to look forward, hopefully, Manchester United would be able to drop points.

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First Half Advantage

Real Madrid 0 Liverpool 1
Benayoun 82

A much anticipated match between 2 big European Champions giants, Liverpool and Real Madrid. 9 times vs 5 times winner, what else beats that? With Real Madrid with 9 matches unbeaten run in the league, Liverpool is facing one of the best form team in the Champions League.

Liverpool has just suffered a blow in their league with 7 points behind leaders Manchester United, hoping that they can regain some morale back at the brilliant stadium, Bernabeau . I'm impressed by this fantastic infrastructure when I was watching the game last night.

With Steven Gerrard not fully fit, it's important for the rest of the team to step up and put up a performance and fortunately, the rest did not disappoint. Kuyt supporting Torres upfront, Alonso back in midfield with Mascherano.

It's very critical for these players to rise up to the occassion, against the likes of Robben, Raul, Gago and company. A very resilient and strong defence put up by Rafa, closing and pressing on every ball on the pitch, not allowing Real Madrid to play their football.



Xabi Alonso, had a brilliant match. Man of the match in my opinion. Controlled midfield, dictate play, protected the back four. Great vision in passing and it's hard to imagine that if we have sold him in the summer. He had an effort himself from the middle of park, which almost gave Iker Casilas a scare.



The winner came in the 82th minute of the game. A beautiful Fabio Aurelio's freekick from the right met one of the smallest players on the pitch, Yossi Benayoun, who headed into the goal. I flew off my chair while you see the Liverpool players celebrating at the corner flag. Sucker punch, Liverpool got the precious away goal.

Real Madrid was shocked, clueless on how to penetrate the big red wall of Liverpool has built. Other than Robben, I don't anyone else who is able to do it. Credits to the Liverpool players, they sat deep and defended superbly.

A fantastic win and I'm sure it is a good morale booster for them for the remaining of the season. Having said that, it's only half time. We have an away goal advantage but we cannot take anything for granted. Let's take every game at a time and we will see how the season shapes for us.

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7 Points Adrift

Liverpool 1 Manchester City 1
Kuyt 78 - Bellamy 48

A Craig Bellamy's goal spoilt Liverpool hopes of chasing Manchester United in the Premier League. Every match is a must win and looking at Ferguson's men form, it's hard for them to drop a single point. With Rafa's future in doubt, I really wonder what's holding for Liverpool Football Club in the subsequent months and the future.

We have been coming from behind and made like 7 comebacks this season. Dirk Kuyt equaliser somehow gave the fans some hope we might snatch a late winner, but somehow, we can't always depend on comebacks to win.

We have to be consistent in producing results, week in week out. We have to be more penetrating in our attacks, converting chances. No matter what happen in the future, let the feet do the talking and after which, any sort of full control, contract terms can come later. I really hope that we don't have to start all over again.

7 points is a big gap. But in football, things may change and you will never know until the end. "With hope in your heart.. " as the Liverpool fans have always sing.

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Torres Completes Comeback!

Portsmouth 2 Liverpool 3
Nugent 61, Hreidarsson 77 - Aurelio 69, Kuyt 84, Torres 90

Once again, Rafa Benitez has proved that he can be one of the boldest manager in the league, seeing his line-up against Portsmouth last night. With 6 defenders in the line-up, putting young French Ngog as the lone striker upfront, I really was wondering how on earth can he win the game with this first 11.

Surprisingly, we started pretty well with passing and plenty share of possession. However, Ryan Babel and David Ngog doesn't seemed to be able to penetrate into the Tony Adams' defence and hence, we failed to score in the opening 45 minutes.

Rafa was spot on in his substitutions, bringing in Dirk Kuyt for the ineffective Ngog. You could see his inexperience in the game. Kuyt was fresh and the spark of our comeback in the game.



Fabio Aurelio's indirect freekick was very well-executed which got us the equalising goal. A left footed drive after David James handled the ball from a Peter Crouch back pass causing the indirect freekick. We made a mistake and conceded the lead to the home side.

Alonso came in, so was Torres. These players came in and made an impact in the game. Portsmouth was tiring while the likes of Benayoun, Kuyt, Mascherano were all fighting for every ball on the pitch. Kuyt scored late on with an almost impossible shot passed David James. I simply do not know how he managed to squeeze the ball in.



In the 90th minute, who else? Fernando Torres headed in the winner which gave us the massive 3 points. With time ticking off, good play by Benayoun and Mascherano on the left, Torres finished it off with his 1st chance at goal. A comeback again!

Credit to the team, they kept believing and fought throughout. They shown character and you could see that every game is so important for this long title race. I do not care how Rafa changes, or who he plays, as long as we have the 3 points, the rest we can talk later.

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Knocked Out By Neighbours

Everton 1 Liverpool 0
Gosling 118

Strange game of football, which I thought we could hang on to penalties. Like Rafa always mentioned, the smallest details caused us the defeat. Many factors, Steven Gerrard's injury, Lucas' sent off and Torres was left unsupported. Nevertheless, I do hope it's a blessing in disguise. Best of luck for Everton in the FA Cup.

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Double Over Chelsea!

Liverpool 2 Chelsea 0
Torres 88, 94

The last time Liverpool did a double over Chelsea - the year 1990, the year which Liverpool last won the title. It's been more than a decade ago. It could have been a different story if not because of this man, Fernando Torres. The record signing of this football club has proven why he's worth that much of money and how valuable he is to Anfield.

The ideal line-up against Chelsea and this somehow gave me and also the fans a boost seeing the first 11. This line-up is normally the same as mine when I play my Football Manager. The partnership of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard upfront just menacing to any opposition.



3 points is what it matters and I do think we deserved the win. Dominated the game, kept pressing and the players fought bravely against the highly skilled Blues. Oh yes, many can argue about the sending off of Frank Lampard. Did not deserve to be sent off but sometimes, such things do happen. Whether it is for you or against you, people either move on or just continue to moan about it. I remembered some decisions going against us but we just have to stick to it and continue the way it is.



Fernando Torres' header in the 88th minute was so vital as the game was heading to a draw. You could see from the celebrations of the players, how much this win meant to them and the remaining games of the season. Massive victory for Liverpool as this ended the disappointing draws last month and a great boost to the players.

Let's keep it going and maintain the pace with the leaders Manchester United. The race is still on and we gotta fight till the end!

In other news..



It seems to me that Robbie Keane is heading back to Tottenham Hotspur after just less than 6 months in Liverpool. After so much speculation and stories, I guess everything is revealed. It is believed that Keane is not a player bought by Rafa and that probably explains why he left Robbie Keane out.

Nevertheless, we wish him all the best back in Spurs!

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Poor Form Continues..

Wigan 1 Liverpool 1
Mido pen 83 - Benayoun 41

Liverpool 1 Everton 1
Gerrard 54 - Lescott 27

FA Cup

It seems to me that Liverpool is losing it, or I should say our gaffer Rafa is losing it. It's just the same old story, once again.

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2 Massive Points Lost Again..

Liverpool 1 Everton 1
Gerrard 68 - Cahill 88

A Steven Gerrard's long range effort was not good enough to give Liverpool the 3 points which we needed so much. Tim Cahill, who loves scoring against Liverpool, did the trick again, by equalising 3 minutes from time.

Conceding late goals is always disappointing and this time round, the Anfield crowd was stunned by the late equaliser as many including myself would have thought, the solitary goal by Captain Stevie would be enough to get the 3 points. Unfortunately, we are now on level points with Manchester United but they have a game in hand.

Lots of hard work and improvement to be done for Rafa as the team is getting too many draws especially at home. 8 draws this season while 5 of them are at Anfield. This is something which we need to overcome and it is very important for us to get maximum points in every game.

Yes, nobody wins the title in January however, you can lose it. Such draws will cost us many points and eventually, the rest of the team will be closing down on us. Did Rafa talk too much? Did his rage at fellow Alex Ferguson come at the wrong timing?

I do hope that we should let our feet do the talking and make sure we are within pace with the leaders. It's time to buck up Reds, before it's too late.

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Quick Update..

Stoke City 0 Liverpool 0

Frustrated once again, and it's gotta be tough days ahead. With so many teams closing down and cutting the lead, I guess it's just matter of time we will lose our leadership. Failure to score is equal to failure to win.

Preston 0 Liverpool 2
Riera 25, Torres 90

Goals

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It's FanZone Time!

Just look at Newcastle fan when Gerrard scored the 4th goal for Liverpool!



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Riots In St James Park

Newcastle 1 Liverpool 5
Edgar 45 - Gerrard 31,66, Hyypia 36, Babel 49, Alonso 76(pen)

Just looking the scoreline, you could see why the Anfield faithfuls are celebrating being on top of the league at the end of year 2008. Of course, we would like to celebrate back in Anfied at May. Nevertheless, this has not been happening over the years. Leading the table by the end of Christmas. No matter what, it is still an massive improvement which is the most important in football. Keep improving and never be satisfied with current glory.

The 5-1 score saw Stevie G getting 2 goals, Sami Hyypia, Ryan Babel and Alonso with a penalty at the end. Rotated by Benitez, Lucas, Babel came into the team. Alonso, Riera and Keane were all left on the bench. It was no surprise to see Rafa rotated due to the fact that it was their 2nd game in 4 days.

With swift passing by the away side, it was inevitable chances were created. Without Shay Given, Newcastle would have needed a hole to hide. Given made some fantastic saves throughout the game, did everything he could as a goalkeeper. Unfortunately for the home side, defence and midifield failed to hold on to Liverpool's waves and waves of attacks.



Stevie G just love scoring against Newcastle, don't he? These 2 goals just increased his tally against them and several assists in the bag too. Sami Hyypia also joined in the fun by heading brilliantly from the Captain's corner.

Ryan Babel, who has been disappointing this season, also added the third goal. Disgusting goal and his celebration was as if he scored a Champions League final winner. Oh well, credits to him, he was there at the right there, and reacted the quickest to tap the ball in.



Xabi Alonso came in and scored the last goal from the penalty spot. This just sumed of both teams' day and the year. A emphatic win indeed and it's definitely nice to see the team creating chances and converting them. We have to keep it going, concentrate on our matches. As long as we win, we need not care what or how other teams perform.

Leaders at the start of 2009, let's see where we end.

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