I don't know how Liverpool can look like relegation fodder one week and Champions the next. Last week against West Brom we were just brutal to watch and this week against one of the Top Guns in the Premier league we were scintillating.

I don't know how Liverpool can look like relegation fodder one week and champions the next. Last week, against West Brom, we were just brutal to watch and this week against one of the Top Guns in the Premier League we were scintillating.
Almost every single out player would have received a vote from the supporters for the man of the match, they were all that good. The back four look balanced as we were able to feature two proper full backs, with Academy graduate Flanagan making his senior debut at right back and the infuriating Aurelio returning to left back. I use the word infuriating because surely Aurelio is one of the best left backs in the league but because he is always injured you just can't count on him. He was heavily involved in all three goals and just gives us the balance that any back four requires.
Once the ball fell to Andy Carroll at the top of the box I screamed hit it and that he did. The ball was struck with such venom that it sped past Hart and into the net. The goal reminded me a bit of Fowler in his heyday as they both used to see the ball drop and hit it.
Before that moment Liverpool were already dominating possession as Suarez had hit the post after a nice pass by Carroll. Liverpool continued to play all the football with Spearing and Lucas dominating the middle, with Kuyt just buzzing around the ground. After a spell of more possession in the City third the ball fell kindly again to Kuyt who passed the ball into the net to put Liverpool 2-0 up. Of course I was still nervous about a City charge but that was put to bed when Meireles hit a ball to the back post which Carroll attacked with venom. His glancing header put the game past City, who it must be said, didn't even look they were trying at times. I think Mancini will be sacked if they fail to beat United next weekend, even if they take 4th place in the League.
Suarez was rampant and Kuyt continued his energetic display but the second half failed to produce any more goals but Liverpool put in a very professional performance and could have increased their lead a few times. Carroll was close to his hat trick after another clever run by Suarez but his header found the top of the net rather than the back of it.
We have now beaten City, Chelsea and United under Kenny but yet still seem to struggle away from home against teams in the bottom half. Perhaps an overall stronger squad will help us in the struggle next year?

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