Liverpool 1 Mancheser City 1

Title dreams over? Liverpool were held 1-1 by Man City and it means Liverpool will now be 7 points behind leaders M*n U*d who scrapped a 2-1 win over Blackburn. Twelve games to go and will there be another twist of events? Unlikely. However, should the manager, the players and the supporters give up when they are still in with the slightest of chance? Don't think so. 36 points to play for and a 7 point gap can be overcome.

Without Gerrard, Liverpool truly lacked the firepower up front. Torres was a threat to Man City but he rarely received it the way he would love it. Kuyt did well in the first half on the right when he managed a few crosses but he could have done better. Torres was constantly on his spot waiting for a pull back from Kuyt but he never received it. Kuyt's crosses were ineffective because there were just a lot of defenders defending the ball against the odd one or two Liverpool players going for it. Torres did the right thing in staying to his spot but he never receives the ball. Despite having a few chances, Liverpool did not do enough to score in the first half.

"Agony!"

In the second half, Man City played better and that put a lot of pressure on Liverpool. Unfortunately, Liverpool came undone by Man City soon as they got a deflected goal. It truly caused a major panic due to the position Liverpool and M*n U*d were in. Later on, Kuyt scored a goal which is as fortunate as the one scored by Man City and that lifted the crowd and the hope came back. Two comebacks against Man City? It was not to be. It didn't happen. Despite more chances, they never looked clear cut and again, Liverpool did not do enough to win it. In the end, it was just a draw and that must have delighted M*n U*d who now look secured for the title.

It was truly frustrating and nerve wrecking watching Liverpool play yesterday. The draw probably will do Liverpool good. In order to clear my mind, I have to bring myself back to where it started. I think after this draw, the players can play without as much pressure anymore. To many, it is over and I think they should just play to enjoy. The pressure has been enormous and it was not a good feeling. Before the season, we all hoped they challenge and challenge they did. They might be further adrift but they are still second to M*n U*d and we have to give credit to Liverpool on their season. Benitez has managed to lead the club to overtake Arsenal and Chelsea. It truly is already a step forward for the club. I have told myself but I remained hopeful. Again after this game, I have to tell myself again despite my agony that Liverpool have achieved what they aimed for this season.

Every game now on, I want to tell myself it doesn't matter anymore. Win or lose, they have achieved what I hoped for. It would probably not be this season but it can be improved next season. The team have progressed and we should happy about it. I rarely say "this season would be it" but I think with the improvement this season, I can say that next season with a real hope. This season's league might be over for Liverpool but there still is a chance. Again, 36 points to play for. However, I will stop expecting and let the results sort it out. If Liverpool managed to close the gap and win the league, well great! If not, they have done well as well. Thank you, Liverpool!


"You'll Never Walk Alone"