3-6 and we conceded 6 goals at Anfield the first time in 77 years. Basically it was like 6 vs 11, with the whole defensive line invisible. What's more, Gonzalez and Luis Garcia are both injured and we are suddenly short on the left side. And Rafa will need to answer questions for his tactic in this match.
Players Rating:
Dudek: 2 With each Arsenal shot converted into a goal, the only credit he got is for the saving of the penalty.
Peltier: 5 Poor defending.
Paletta: 5 Helpless against the Arsenal attack, but somehow he has 2 assists.
Hyypia: 5 Slow against the youngsters. But did score one header.
Warnock: 5 Also poor.
Gonzalez: 6 injured early in the game.
Guthie: 5.5 No impact.
Gerrard: 6.5 Failed to inspire the team despite scoring one goal.
Aurelio: 6 One of the better player, his freekick lead to the first goal.
Bellamy: 5.5 Failed to trouble the Arsenal defense.
Fowler: 6.5 Scored a nice tap-in, but his teammates let him down.
Substitutions:
Luis Garcia: 6 Played OK but was unfortunately injured again.
Alonso: 6 Not much impact, but what do you expect when the team is already 3 goals down?
Carragher: 6 Had a shot but was saved.
Rafa: 4 Need to address the psychological impact of this impact to the team, and there will be lots of questions asked on his team selection and tactics.
Arsenal: 7 Aided by our inability to score and defend.
Man of the Match: Fowler. I think Rafa should start him more.
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