Glen Johnson happy to make a comeback by scoring the winner in Liverpool’s win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 – EPL News
Glen Johnson believes that his fitness levels are improving with each passing game, and expressed his delight over scoring the winner in Liverpool’s hard fought 2-1 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Merseyside club stretched their unbeaten record at West London, as they triumphed in an evenly matched fixture. The Reds, who were without the services of their captain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jamie-Carragher-c17728, dominated the proceedings in the first half and
broke the deadlock just after the half-hour mark.
Rodriguez, who was starting his first Premier League match this season, scored the opener from close range in the 34th minute.
However, Chelsea bounced back in the second half as substitute http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniel-Sturridge-c10076 levelled the score in the 55th minute. The hosts started to dominate the game by keeping more possession, and started creating chances.
Kenny Dalglish’s men looked content with a draw initially; however, Glen Johnson made an impressive surging run in the closing stages, skipping past http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Terry-c18895 to slot the ball home, earning all three points for Liverpool.
The 27-year-old, who recently made a comeback from a lengthy injury lay-off, feels that he is regaining his full fitness and was happy to get a goal against his former club.
The former Portsmouth defender told the reporters:
“I’m very grateful for the goal today. Obviously I’ve had a few difficult months but I’ve been feeling better game by game and I finally feel I’m getting back to full fitness.”
Johnson also hailed Liverpool’s performance in the first 45 minutes, though he added that the Reds were expecting Chelsea to bounce back in the second half.
The 27-year-old believes Dalglish’s men showed great character to bounce back and their efforts paid off with a late winner, which has put the Merseyside club level on points in the league standings with Villas-Boas’ men.
“We knew we dominated the first half but we knew they would get a kick up the backside at half-time and we expected a reaction, and once they get into that gear they are difficult to stop. The lads showed great character to bounce back and get the late goal,”
the English international added.
With the win over Chelsea, Liverpool stretched their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven matches. Glen Johnson is happy with the recent result at Stamford Bridge and is hopeful that the Reds will continue their impressive run.
“We could have been better with results but we are happy with the result and we will take it,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Glen-Johnson-c15050 concluded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 are currently placed sixth in the league standings, with 22 points from 12 matches. The Merseyside club will host current leaders Manchester City for their next league fixture.
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