March 20, 2011 - Sunderland vs Liverpool.: 0:2 - LFC quickly bounced back from Europa League elimination.

LFC Player of the Game: Luiz Suarez still...

Game Summary:

After the disappointing losing tie against Barga of Portugal in final 16 of Europa League, Liverpool took little time to bounce back by getting a vital victory over Sunderland at Stadium of Light, one of the toughest fields to gain victory. Suarez was again the creative force of the team as he has provided a magical 2nd goal that basically ended all hope of Sunderland come back. In Europe, Suarez was ineligible to play for Liverpool as he was Cup-tie after playing for Ajax in Europe this season, and this explained why Liverpool had such difficulty to score in Europe compared to domestic league. Suarez provided flair and dribbling ability that Liverpool has been lacking before his arrival. Carroll made his 1st league start for Liverpool and he was unfortunate for not scoring his first goal for the Reds after his header cleared off the line by Sunderland defender. Carroll needs time to gel with teammates and regain his form; however, his performance so far already suggested he will provide heading and ball-holding ability up-front. He and Suarez should develop into a lethal partnership as Gerrard believed. Spearing played well in the game and has proved to be a worthy back-up for the Reds. As Liverpool still do not possess natural wingers, King Kenny gradually prefers to play 3 up-front with 3 central midfield supporting behind the 3 strikers. This could be a wise move, as forcing non-wingers playing the the wing could have adverse effect in overall efficiency of the team. Liverpool badly needs natural wingers who can provide accurate crosses to Carroll. Until then, we will never see the best of Andy Carroll, the future and presence of Liverpool and England No.9. My hope is someone like Ashley Young, a natural winger with pace and crossing ability, will come this summer.

Starting line-up: (4-3-3)

Reina

Carragher Skrtel Agger Johnson
Merieles Lucas Spearing
Kuyt Carroll Suarez

Goals: Kuyt'34 , Suarez '77

March 6, 2011 - Liverpool vs Manchester Utd.: 3:1 - King Kuyt Hat-Trick!!!!! Red Devils & Nani Crashed HARD!

LFC Player of the Game: King Kuyt + Luiz Suarez

Game Summary:

Liverpool was well rested with one full week of rest before facing their bitterest rivalry as the Reds were determined to take hard revenge against the Red Devils for the 0-1 loss in the FA Cup 3rd round which knocked the Reds out from FA Cup a month ago. With Kelly and Agger still out, the partnership of Carragher and Skrtel in the central of defense never give me confidence. The unfortunate injury of Auerlio during the early minutes had ironically solidified the Reds defense as it pushed King Kenny to play Kyrgiakos in CB with Carragher switched as RB and Johnson to fill the void in LB for Auerlio. It avoided Ferguson's troop to attack LFC weakness by adopting ariel attack led by Berbetov without defensive protection as Kyrgiakos' strength in defending header has always bailed LFC out against ariel attack and headers. In all honesty, Liverpool was extremely fortunate to face United without their leading CB Vidic, Ferdinand and Evans. Smalling and Brown were never capable of containing the sensational Suarez, who had produced a super-star performance throughout the game with his sizzling dribble, clever movement and flair which had all been missing elements in LFC games for over two decades! Kuyt may have stolen the headline for his first hat-trick in his Reds career. Kuyt's hard work had paid-off in this important encounter as he had produced a "Gary Lineker-like" performance with all 3 goals scored within 3 yards out! In fact, Liverpool had never have any player scored a hat-trick vs United since Peter Beardsley more than 20 years ago! Kuyt was striker by nature, but he had been transformed into a right wing to accommodate Torres' lone-strike game since El Nino's arrival. Now with Torres gone, Kuyt could be given more chances to play as striker again as both Carroll and Suarez can play with a striking partner. Although Kuyt had scored all 3 goals, Suarez was instrumental in all 3 goals. Who can forget the opening goal when Suarez dribbled past three United players before sliding a half-shot past Van Der Sar. Even without Kuyt stole his goal, Suarez's slow shots could also have gone into the net. With Carroll finally recovered and made his awaited debut in 2nd half and took little time to make his presence felt with his aerial power and strength, the long anticipated striking partnership of Carroll and Suarez could soon be materialized. By then, LFC faithful should say "Fernando Who?"

Starting line-up: (4-3-1-2)

Reina
Johnson Carragher Skrtel Auerlio

Gerrard Lucas Maxi

Meireles

Kuyt Suarez

Goals: Kuyt '34, '39, '65

February 27, 2011 - West Ham Utd. vs Liverpool: 3:1 - 8 game unbeaten run ended as tiring troop was out-performed!

LFC Player of the Game: Luiz Suarez, still...

Game Summary:
No question that Liverpool is lacking of strength in depth. After the tiring Europa encounter against Sparta Pargue three days ago, Liverpool players left with no energy against a rejuvenated West Ham side who tried very hard to fight for survival. Liverpool still tried to play recently effective formation 3-4-2-1. However, with Kelly, Kyrgiakos and Agger all out injured, Liverpool had so much trouble contained the athletic Hammers forwards. Parker and Hitzelberger had also out-played Gerrard and Lucas in the central midfield. Suarez was still the one and only dangerous attacking threat from the Reds. Despite a poor 1st half, he produced moments of magic and almost helped the team to tie the game. After 8 unbeaten games in the league and Europe, Liverpool finally faced a minor set-back.

Starting line-up: (3-4-2-1)

Reina
Carragher Skrtel Wilson

Kelly Gerrard Lucas Johnson
Meireles Suarez
Kuyt

Goals: G.Johnson '84