1-0 and it was our mighty captain who rescued us again. Due to the injuries Rafa opted for a rare 3-5-2 formation, Stevie G has a very disciplined performance and play as DM to protect the back 3. But one moment of superb tackling by Kuyt released Stevie G and the ball in the net. Bravo.
And from his own words you can see he matures a lot:
"I can't go forward at every moment. I have to think about the team and pick the right moments. Fortunately, today I picked the right moment."
Players Rating:
Reina: 7 Another clean sheet and his confidence is back.
Carragher: 7 Doing well in the back 3.
Hyypia: 7 Doing well at both ends of the pitch.
Agger: 7.5 An superb performance.
Finnan: 6.5 Played in the 5-men midfield but not doing much in helping the attacks.
Luis Garcia: 6 Missed 2 great chances and was in general a very poor performance.
Gerrard: 8 Need I saw more?
Zenden: 6.5 Not much contribution.
Riise: 6.5 Can't cope with Luis Garcia's free role and at times confused.
Kuyt: 7.5 His hard working bring the ball to Stevie G and thundered into the net.
Crouch: 6.5 Missed a few half chance.
Substitutions:
Pennant: 6.5 After him coming on the team is more balanced.
Fowler: 6.5 Doing not much against his former team.
Bellamy: 6.5 Almost scored from his first touch.
Rafa: 6.5 The 3-5-2 seems not working too well as the strength of Stevie G cannot be released as he play at DM. Maybe Rafa should try Carra as DM instead.
Manchester City: 5.5 Their season mirrored us: Excellent at home, poor traveller.
Man of the Match: Gerrard. Gave us the 3 points single hand.
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