"I'm afraid that Carra is starting against the wrong team. I just don't think he is a patch on Skrtel now. Pleased to see Enrique playing to keep Zabaletta busy. Also would have Suso on the bench in place of Allen for creative option in midfield."
"Because Dawning deserves is, since he turned the corner he has been unplayable so leave him alone just Henderson, they have3 been excellent. Just give support instead of being negative about them.YNWA "
"good line-up. options on bench. no assaidi. hope downing does the business as believe he has more to show. come on you reds. lets kick some ass and take 3pts ynwa"
"Leave Downing alone, he has been playing well, as for asking for Borini, what games have you been watching where he has done anything? Best 11 at the moment except for Carra, this really puzzles me, he doesn't have the size for Dzeko or the pace for Aguerro/Tevez whereas Skrtel does have both. "
"Great line-up! pleased to see return Enrique in place of Wisdom, but Carra in place of Skrtel from the start let me some perplexity again! think that against the likes of Silva, Aguero and Tevez we would have needed a defender quicker than Carra today, Martin Skrtel indeed! Anyway, best of luck for the game lads, do us proud as ever and foremost... snatch the three points! YNWA Reds"
"Well we have the best at our disposal on the pitch. It doesnt look good enough to beat a very strong city team. Looks like what ever happens our league position will not improve or get any worse. Such is the life of a team slowly rebuilding. Doesnt make it any more easier to bear ,as a supporter of this once great club."
"Carra done nothing wrong last game and played well so why should skrtel walk back into the team? people having a go at downing being selected? He has been playing well works well with johnson on the right side also works back when needed. Its how we start this game that matters we have to start at a high tempo, city dont like playing against this so if we let them dictate the tempo we lose."
"Carra done nothing wrong last game and played well so why should skrtel walk back into the team? people having a go at downing being selected? He has been playing well works well with johnson on the right side also works back when needed. Its how we start this game that matters we have to start at a high tempo, city dont like playing against this so if we let them dictate the tempo we lose."
"if indeed carra knows how to organize the back 4 we wouldnt have lost two cheap goals within a space of 2 minutes at arsenal, stop talking nonsense guys, lets just hope they do the business, and hope Brendan's gamble pays off."
"I could of sworned Assaidi was wearing an orange bib at training on friday.... i thought those that wear orange usually starts. hmmmmmm. BR you sly fox."
"Just one change from the lineup that drew with Arsenal? I think this is ok. Downing is there to provide width, with Enrique and Johnson moving in (?)"
"What are the odds that the regular parrots on this site will ask the same senseless question WHERE IS ASSAIDI.... wish the bookies had a book for that bet, I'd get an Executive box at Anfield. This team picks itself, do us proud lads and lets start climbing the table YNWA"
"God bless carra, I would have hope for tactical to play Agger as DM with both carra and skrtel in CB. Anyway in football, the best team might not win and hope today god will give us a point. YNWA."
"Wondering why Carra instead of Skrtel. Last year's player of the season, on the bench. His performances have been no worse than several others, but he's been dropped. In a way it shows that our strength in depth has improved. All of our bench have been first team players this season.
Just need the win now lads! YNWA"
"I admire BR for benching Allen. He could have obstinately played him in every game. I hope we haven't sold Andy as I have a feeling we could regret it. Surely he is more use in the PL than Borini. "
"Yes Andy would have been a good option for us - but I think BR thinks u can't have a 35 mil striker used as a back up striker. He doesn't see him as a main player for his system. However not that he gave him much of a chance."
"Pretty much a full strength Liverpool side. Really glad Carra is playing, we've missed his leadership and organisation skills. Some fans need to move on from their default position of having a go at Downing. We already know some of you don't like him, just give it a rest for once.. "
"here we go again. we are no longer a top side. mid table average team as we have been for last three seasons. 1-0 down and no real belief that we will pull it back"
"Watching Downing. See if he tried to get close to Man C players. The first goal he was totally lost where he was standing. Our left wing can't even attack."
"Oh great, here comes
LiverpoolTillDeath69 with their Downing hating obsession. Now we can look forward to some expert insight about how 'rubbish' Downing is.. Jeez! We're in the middle of a good game against the champions and all you can do is put enegy into attacking our team?! What is wrong with you people?!????? We are LFC not CFC. Jog on plastics."
"come on redmen you are doing well. they will get tired if we can keep hold of the ball and take advantage. great goal by daniel. get another one and shove it down citys throat. dzecko can give it but cant take it. come on reds get all 3pts. YNWA"
"TLCsKOP: Totally agree, outstanding 1st half, which we're making a good habit of. Sturridge has been superb this half & Carra was certainly a good selection so far."
"plyNo1red: I agree, we're more than capable of winning this game, what a reply to that City opener! City so scared they're trying to slip it past their own keeper!"
"Sad to say this but with a good gerrard of old city woulnt stand a chance today. We look sharper, faster and more composed, only in need of a classic number ten. Come on reds, we can take them!"
"CHAMPIONSOFEUROPE think we look more likely than them to get all 3pts. would like borini or shelvey to keep tempo high or even raheem in 20mins. team doing well away to the champions. come on reds. we are behind you. well most of us. BRUCE has changed names to THOMAS (doubting) YNWA"
"Good going so far guys. But is it me or does Suarez look a bit tired today? i don't know hope he's ok, maybe needs a rest to recharge his battery, hes played alot of games this season full matches at that."
"Sub time BR. Some fresh legs would ensure we stay on top on the Mancs.. We need the points. Draws aren't good enough anymore. It's better to win one and lose one than draw both. The obsession with not losing doesn't make mathematical sense... As the Kop says, Attack, attack, attack!"
"Pepe what are you doing lad???! Top finish, but we've given them goals in both games this season.. Now we need to score another one. Luis to step up?"
"Wonder how many of our fans will call Sturridge selfish and lazy after that MoTM performance? Probably the same number as before, given what our fans are like these days! lol "
"miko13, bit ironic you calling me an idiot when you can't even spell. It's almost bedtime for you anyway little boy, mummy's probably doing your hot milk.. Run along now, sleepy time now."
"Incredible match, surely deserved the win but for a ridiculous GK decision (nothing any manager can do about that). Well done lads, BR & supporting fans."
"Pepe's her his son will be happy to return to Barca please Ian get him a ticket out asap! he is no quality anymore! he cost us expensive 2 points! Afterwards dreaming of CL places! He should be ashamed of himself today! I am sure everyone is! Rubish
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"Begovic please!!! Reina is by far one of the worst keepers in the league now! He has given away so many points, shame to see this happen to what was such a fantastic goalkeeper."
"allanjuno
3rd Feb 2013 15:10 carra was needed for his organising skill that team i picked on the johnno column earlier , and i think i was right , they played the liverpool way today with commitment , unfortunately pepe went on a wander lol otherwise we could have taken 3 points "
"Dont get me wrong Im pleased with our performance but it is frustrating that we gave 2 points away the second time this season against City when we were the better team by a mile. Reina cant allow to do such big mistakes anymore!!"
"It's really a coaching team especially BR who should be responsible to this match result. Again we lack of defensive forces.
And why having Allen in. With his body, he can't stop the attack."
"unlucky lads that was well played. Head up Reina your normally correct with decision making it was a good finish. No blame game guys we win and loose together. I am so optimistic about the future with Brendon in charge anyone saying any different has blinkers on. In Brendon i trust."
"Miko13: Yes, my mum is a female dog, but she's still prettier and smarter than yours. Is 13 your IQ? And does your mum know you've been using her laptop? Run along little boy, the adults are talking about kickball.."
"Outplayed City in their own back yard for 78 mins & then a poor GK decision, then outplayed them again for the rest of the match. Players & BR should be all proud of themselves, Pepe needs to have a bit of a word with himself, but alas, when a keeper makes a mistake it usually leads to a goal."
"Today we played so well overall. Carrager's experience was very useful. I am really skeptical about our manager and his assisting sta. This year about defensive suddenly became loose. And it's the key we can't win in big games."
"Good match end to end stuff a draw against league champs is nt bad though a win would ave been massive.Well done lads.Now cant wait to see what Continho will bring."
"Kad Merah: Is that a random collection of words or were you actually trying to make a point? Either way, tone down the abuse of our players, you've had all your abusive comments removed so far today, don't get yourself banned, unless you are a troll and that is your purpose in being here. If so, carry on being a bell end."
"Again we showed today we are close to being a top top side again, feel sorry for pepe, he's a great guy and has a real love for the club, don't know what happened to him last 18 months, he used to be one of the best but now he is struggling :(
Needed all 3 points today but only got 1. Onwards and upwards, can't wait to see coutinho in the team, chin up fellow reds we are getting there"
"Milan you are an utter tool, only ever comes on to slate the team, calling allen a dwarf? Really? How many mindless numpties like you were calling Messi similar names because of his height? Body size and shape means nothing on a football pitch. The worlds best player is tiny you pathetic hater, go away already"
"Great performance.Good football.But I must admit I thought the subsutions were strange to say the least and IMO cost us the 3 points.Hendo was superb again,DS feet are so quick(I bet he could put Flatley to shame)A lot of positives from that game."
"Great overall performance by the team but one moment of madness cost us the 3 points.That's the way the cookie crumbles.
We just don't seem to get the luck going our way, the luck seems to be only going the manure. "
"Great performance lads and a decent result! Disappointed not to win however, like Wednesday it was another promising performance. Evidently the quality is there but we need to install a winning mentality so we can see out the game against the top teams. "
"We need to cut out individual mistakes. However, the goal was not all Reinas fault. Skrtel could have easily cleared the ball rather than signalled for Reina to come and collect. Therefore Martin has to take some responsibility for the goal."
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