So, to try and put a positive spin on this, one point better off from the same fixture last season. We were 6 inches (Enrique offside & he was, Sterling hitting the bar) away from a comfortable 2-0 win.
The performance was patchy at best, a draw probably a fair result. Reina stood out today and it's not a great sign when your keeper is in the running for MotM, Agger & Skrtel where solid, Agger shading the partnership but Skrtel's progression as a footballer has surprised me. Head up, looking for passes when he has the ball and making himself available when needed. Thought Johnson took a little time to adjust to being back on the right, but once again he proved he is one of our best assets. Downing was poor, no two ways about it, but I'm glad he kept Enrique further forward but maybe Robinson should have started.
No denying our midfield was poor. Allen was particularly clumsy in the tackle today, Henderson was invisible and , like bigmick, I feel Gerrard is carrying a knock. Once upon a time, a 75% Gerrard was good enough to start and worth the risk, nowadays, not so much. I noticed a few calls for Shelvey to start, but even Shelvey has been inconsistent and didn't really light up the play today.
Enrique impressed again, Suarez was good in parts and after a very dodgy start, Sterling slowly came into the game, though he really should have done better with the breakaway chance. Also Joe Cole came on.
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