Liverpool 2 Sunderland 0

Yes yes yes! A win! Liverpool beat Sunderland 2-0 to keep improve their season's point tally. After a disappointing weekend against Middlesbrough, Liverpool showed character by beating Sunderland comfortably.

"Ngog got the goal!"

Throughout the game, Liverpool played well by controlling all areas. However as time passed by, it looked as if it is threatening to be another bore 0-0 draw which Liverpool have suffered quite a bit this season especially at Anfield. Thankfully, Ngog who made his first start in the league opened his scoring too on the 52nd minute. The goal came from a good cross from Reira. It was sent into the penalty area and Benayoun did well to pull away the defenders for Gerrard to head the ball cleanly across the goal for Ngog to volley in.

"Yossi's on form!"

After the goal, Liverpool continued to dominate. Soon after, the second goal came to seal the game. When Ngog attempted an overhead kick, Fulop parried the ball weakly and it fell to Benayoun who tapped in the ball. It was a well deserved goal by Benayoun. Of late, he has been producing some great display for Liverpool. If he keep his consistency, he will be a crucial player for Liverpool in the remaining games. If Garcia had a hand in winning Liverpool the Champions League in 2005, Yousi Benayoun can play an even bigger part in helping Liverpool achieve the same this season. I have always liked him and it is a joy to see him playing well. People sometimes don't realise how good his runs and vision are.

Although this win helped Liverpool stay on equal points with Chelsea and four behind M*n U*d who have two games in hand, it did not ignite any hope in me that they still have a chance to win the title. Probably it is because they are as certain as out of it already but more so is because I accepted that they have improved tremendously from last season and this win is just another bonus. After the game, I was just pleased. I was especially please when the first goal was scored. It was pure joy and no pressure. They might be out of the title race but this win gave me a joy which I have not felt for a long time this season.


"You'll Never Walk Alone"