Disappointed, gutted, deflated etc.
Reina 6 Bad mistake which really set the tone for the whole game
Enrique 6 Solid, had to work hard, but now and again he keeps making daft decisions going forward
Skrtel 7 Solid, unlucky with the pen
Agger 8 Very solid, my motm, world class defender
Johnson 6 He was alright in defence but his crossing in attack is shockingly bad
Adam 6 Huffed, puffed, mislaid passes, looked out of his depth to be honest
Henderson 7 Again, worked hard, and had a good game without standing out
Spearing 7 Usual hard working performance, if only he was creative as well in going forward
Downing 7 Started bad, finished strong, doesn't get in half as many crosses as I'd like
Kuyt 6, Usual industrious self, less creative than Spearing, not the player he was
Carroll 6, Lots of effort, starved of service, no back up in the box. Neverthless, he really needs to work on his second ball headers
Maxi 6, didn't really put his stamp on the match, not enough time
Gerrard 6, didn't really put a foot wrong, should have started
Bellers 6, one or two mazy runs but faded as the half progressed
Our crosses into the box just aren't good enough, and when they are, Carroll is surrounded by about 4 or 5 City defenders. Having said that, City I thought defended really well, and we didn't have any luck at all as every loose ball in the box ended up at the feet of a blue shirt. I would have started with Gerrard (31), Bellers (32) and Maxi (31), bad knees and fitness not withstanding.
On a more positive note
We are still only 3 points of 4th place
Suarez, 7 games to go
KK will buy this January
A gift of a goal, bad defending for the corner, and a dodgy penalty - we gave them the win.
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