Liverpool won two games on the trot, the Burnley game was a stroll in the park after a shaky first 10 minutes. Once Liverpool got going Gerrard excelled in a center midfield role and dictated the game well. Of course, Yossi will get all the headlines and deservedly so. He was fantastic and deserved all of the plaudits after completing his hat trick. Liverpool scored four, even though Torres looked well of the pace. How we did not make it more is a surprise but Voronin should have done much better when he was put clear through on goal.

I was very surprised to see such a strong Liverpool line up for Wednesday’s champions league match. I did not think Torres would start but I suppose Rafa feels like we need maximum points in the home games. Torres did look jaded but the goal finally came after his shot was placed into the patch of the always ready Kuyt. Yossi and Riera also had good games, however Big Al should have scored a couple.

I knew this game would be tough and I just don’t understand the mentality of some pundits who except a walk in the park in these games. Liverpool always struggle against smaller sides in the champions league, just look at our form in the qualifiers in the last few years. These teams come to Anfield with nothing to lose, while we have a hard time getting going.

Overall we will take the 3 points and move on