http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The Northern Irishman said that a visit to the Bridge is one of the most difficult ones in the Premier League. However, he expressed his satisfaction, overall, with their performance and feels that they will further improve as the season progresses.
The Blues looked, by far, the better of the two teams in the opening period. They deservedly went ahead in the 20th minute, when skipper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Terry-c18895, headed the ball in from a corner kick.
After weathering a flurry of attacks from the hosts, Liverpool got back level on terms from their most reliable source, Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan International tucked-in the equalizer in the 73rd minute after veteran http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jamie-Carragher-c17728 back-headed
the ball goal-wards from a corner kick.
The Reds may have looked slack for the majority of the game, but created a handful of opportunities in the closing stages. However, Chelsea’s defence stood firm, ensuring that things don’t go from bad to worse for them.
The draw pushed the Reds further down to the thirteenth place in the league standings. It also allowed Manchester City to leapfrog the Blues to the second spot.
Nonetheless, speaking of his side’s performance on Sunday, the Anfield boss expressed his commendation for their fighting spirit.
The 39-year old insisted that a visit to West London is one of the toughest in the competition and hence, was satisfied that they were able to grind out a point at the end.
“In the second half we looked like we could go on and win the game, so it's a terrific point for us,” he told the reporters.
“Coming here, it's obviously a very difficult place, I know as well as anyone. So for the group were working with at the moment, it was a great point for us.”
“You have to give the credit to the players, the players were fantastic…all the credit you have to give to the players. Whatever system you have, its about the application and the quality of the players.”
Liverpool are now unbeaten in their last six league games. They will next play Wigan Athletic at Anfield this coming Saturday.
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