Liverpool 4 Arsenal 4

It's not real! After an 8 goal thriller against Chelsea in the Champions League, Liverpool scored another 4 and conceded another 4 against Arsenal in the league. This is unreal. This did not happen! When was the last time this happen? I don't think it ever happened before. Title race over? To me, it's regardless. Before this, M*n U*d need to lose at least one and draw one for Liverpool to go top. After this draw, M*n U*d need to lose two games at the very least for Liverpool to go top. For me, that doesn't make so much of a difference. Point is, it all still depends on M*n U*d.

"Torres rose to the challenge"

As a supporter, I am really happy to see Liverpool scoring goals. Not too long ago, I remember moaning Liverpool's failure to score goals. Now, they are scoring goals and scoring loads of them. Problem now is, they are conceding as many. Against Chelsea and Arsenal, it's really disappointing in terms of defence. However when a team has to give it all for a win while the opponents has nothing to lose, then the game can be very open as we saw. Liverpool pushed and pushed to score goals. However, the anxiety and nerve is not good for the defence. They are badly exposed at times and made a lot of mistakes due to nerve. Against quality opponents such as Chelsea and Arsenal, you know they can punish you and they did that to Liverpool.

"Lethal little Arshavin"

Arshavin had a superb game for Arsenal in front of goal. He was quick on the ball and took his chances. From four chances, he scored four. I just hope he is as lethal against M*n U*d when they play each other 3 times and gets as many chances too. As for Liverpool, a brace each from Torres and Benayoun gave Liverpool the point to go top on goal difference having played two games more than M*n U*d. In Gerrard's absence, Benayoun had done very very well. In fact in terms of goal scoring, he has done as well if not better than Gerrard in that position behind the striker.

"Yossi gave his all and gave me a scare!"

I am really proud of him and happy for him. When he went for the header to score the second goal, I was almost in tears not because he scored. I didn't even notice the referee gave the goal. I was in shock and fear when I see his head clashed heavily with the defenders and subsequently went on to lie motionless on the field. When the players went over to congratulate him, I didn't even thought of it as a goal celebration. I thought the players were rushing over to him for assistance. I was really scared for a moment. I remember reading about a player who clashed with a 'keeper and died from it but it was an incident long long time ago where colour television hasn't existed.

"Four goals? Not enough!"

Again and again I remind myself and others, this season is one to be proud of regardless of how the season will end for Liverpool. It may end up like last season with Liverpool winning nothing but it would be a huge improvement in comparison. We cannot take away how well the team has done this season. As shown in this match, we must remember how well these players have done. In absence of Torres and Gerrard or both at times, these other players have done so well to fill in their shoes to put Liverpool where they are today.

One might argue this draw ends the title hope for Liverpool. However in the end, this might also be the point which put Liverpool top if M*n U*d do really lose two games. The players must believe. I really hope Liverpool win the title. The players truly deserve it especially the likes of Benayoun. If they win it, I would like everyone to look back and think how much this guy has done and how many winners or points he gained for Liverpool. His impact for me, is as big as players like Stevie G and Torres.

With the five games remaining, I hope Liverpool will sort out their defensive woes while keep creating chances and score up front. It's important to score as many as possible to ensure the advantage of goal difference is with Liverpool. However, the defence can't be neglected unless Liverpool want to continue conceding goals. Can Liverpool still win the title? Mathematically still yes, so yes! Do I really care? Not really but I want them to win it because they deserve it if they do. If not, they still deserve my admiration and applause. Come on, Reds!


"You'll Never Walk Alone"