Liverpool huffed and puffed but failed to break-down a defensive West Ham United side at Anfield today.
Playing all the football, Brendan Rodger’s side had a goal by Sturridge ruled out for offside and a nailed-on penalty on Steven Gerrard denied by the referee.
In the end, Liverpool had to settle for a 0-0 draw.
It keeps them clear in 7th place, outside the top four but the chase for 5th place and Europe is still very much alive.
Player Ratings:
Reina: 7/10
Had to make a few saves in the 2nd half, was solid throughout.
Johnson: 7/10
Saw plenty of the ball, contributed well going forward.
Carragher: 7/10
Composed in defence, marshalled the backs well.
Agger: 8/10
Made one great block to prevent a Cole goal, looked assured.
Enrique: 7/10
Linked up well with Coutinho and Suarez, class full back.
Lucas: 7/10
Made some good interceptions including a goal-line clearance, allowing Gerrard play a more advanced role.
Henderson: 6/10
Was always involved in the midfield action.
Gerrard: 8/10
Dominated the match with his passing and attacking runs, should have had a penalty and had a shot blocked on the line.
Coutinho: 8/10
Ran at the packed defence time and again, tried his best.
Suarez: 7/10
Was well-shackled by Collison, bit wasteful with the ball, still a huge threat.
Downing: 6/10
Went off inside 35mins due to illness.
Sturridge: 6/10
Came on and had a goal wrongly ruled out for off-side, did ok.
