West Brom 0 Liverpool 2

First place gone, second place secured? Before the game, it's already known M*n U*d have won the title. Thus, congrats to them. On the night, credits go to Liverpool for the players have put aside the disappointment and beat West Brom to put themselves comfortably in second spot. Kudos, Reds!

The score line might reflect well on Liverpool. However, it was not as comfortable as the score line suggested. While Liverpool managed to score a goal in each half, West Brom didn't get relegated without a fight. They battled and could have won it. They had a few chances and kept the ball a lot.

"Carra loses his cool on Arbeloa"

They attacked so often that Carragher got furious at a point and lashed out at Arbeloa for not covering his side to his liking. Maybe it's the frustration of losing the title to M*n U*d but also it showed the fighting spirit in every Liverpool player. He explained he wanted to keep a cleansheet for Pepe Reina as he still stands a chance to equal Van der Sar's 21 clean sheets this season to win his fourth consequtive Golden Glove award. For that to happen, Liverpool need to keep a cleansheet against Tottenham in their last game as well and hope for Van der Sar to be rested in M*n U*d's game or concede to Hull City.

"Stevie scores to make it his best goal tally - 24"

Anyway back to the game, Liverpool opened their scoring through Steven Gerrard near the half an hour mark. A mistake in the defence was pounced by Gerrard. He robbed the ball from Martis and raced on to be one-on-one with the 'keeper. Then, he cooly lifted the ball into the net over the oncoming 'keeper.

"Kuyt's best season as a Red"

The second goal came from Kuyt in the 63rd minute. He ran across the defence line just outside the penalty area and found himself space to shoot and score the second goal of the night. In all fairness, credits too must be given to West Brom for the way they fought. However, they lost and got relegated. All the best for the Baggies and hope they come back next season.

Liverpool may have lost out on the title. However as I said early on and many have agreed, this season has been one hell of a season. I don't remember a season since I supported Liverpool where they did the doubles over Chelsea and M*n U*d as well as beating Real Madrid comfortably in both legs in the Champions League. I am pretty sure Benitez has started planning for next season and hopefully the right players will be kept to bring more glory to Liverpool. This season was close. Next season a lot can be won. Liverpool can do it. This season must surely given them the experience of challenging the league title and confidence of moving a step further.

Next season, Liverpool will miss a player greatly and that's Sami Hyypia. I have followed his 10 years in Liverpool and there's not even a season where I thought or wanted him to be transfered out. Everytime he plays, he is crucial for Liverpool. His headers in defence clear the long balls and crosses. His headers in offence score goals from corners. Not only that, his foot work is brilliant. Some may not notice but he is really a good passer of the ball and can control the ball well too. He will surely be sorely missed but I hope he comes back two years later as a coach. He has lots to teach to others. His professionalism, positioning, header, ball control and reading of the game. He is great as a footballer as well as a person. All the best, Sami! Hope you help Bayer win the German league. Sami, Sami Hyypia!!!


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