Match Report 050205 vs Fulham: Nando shows his class again

3-1 and it was a convincing win despite it was leveled at half time. Morientes is showing his class again and headed an unstoppable header. A Garcia mispass let Fulham into a quick counter attack and Andy Cole scored. In 2H Hyypia and then Baros scored. The gap is now down to 5 points and we have every chance to close it as Everton is playing Chelsea next. Would be nice to see it down to 2 in a week.

We controlled the game very well with about 70% possession. As Rafa also said if we keep on creating chances we will definitely win. And this game proves this again.

Player Rating:
Dudek: 7 Can't blame him on the goal, and also made a few saves.
Finnan: 7 Another good display. With him in the squad even Garcia plays better.
Carragher: 7 Another solid display in Carra. One thing he can improve is to carry the ball forward more.
Hyypia: 7 A well deserved goal but I am not sure if he really touch it or not. Solid at the back as well.
Traore: 7 Before we take the lead he was a bit lost confidence, too many mispasses. But after we take the lead again he was very solid, and had a nice shoot from a Nando back pass just saved.
Garcia: 7 A fine assist in that nice cross that found Nando. This is what we expect from him. However, his another "assist" that lead to the Fulham goal is too cheap. Need to improve this aspect of his game. But he definitely has more confidence now and played much better than a few weeks ago.
Gerrard: 7 A bit jaded but still had a good assist. Need to take a break some time.
Biscan: 6.5 He was doing things quietly, but give away the ball too easily.
Riise: 7 Another assist, another find display in midfield.
Morientes: 7.5 A superb header. Give us more, Nando!
Baros: 7 A fine taken goal that is well deserved. Let's start to score more!

Substitutions:
Hamann: 6.5 Bossing the midfield well.
Smicer/Warnock: Not enough time to impress.

Rafa: 7 He has not have 2 games using the first 11 for a long time. And this bunch of players is probably the best lineup we have for the time being.

Fulham: 5.5 Not into the game and defense is especially poor.

Man of the Match: Morientes. A fine header. And his all round contribution is excellent.