LFC Player of the Game: Andy Carroll- 35M striker completely out-performed Manchster City's high-priced strikers Balotelli and Dzeko.
Game Summary:
Liverpool was in complete chaos when they made their visit to Manchester City in early months of the season under Hodgson when they were easily hammered by 3 goals. Although Liverpool had been able to beat top teams such as Manchester United and Chelsea since King Kenny was in charge, many LFC faithful expected this game to be a tough encounter even playing in Anfield. On paper, Manchster City may seemed to have an edge with their multi million players such as Tevez and Dzeko. Good news for LFC was Manchster City would have to face Manchester United in FA Cup semi-final 5 days later, so Manchster City had not shown total focus in this game.
Since full-backs Glen Johnson and Martin Kelly suffered from long-term injury, King Kenny had forced to play CB Carragher and Wilson on the full-backs position without success due to their lack of speed to defend opposing quick wingers. To solve the full-backs problem, King Kenny took a gutty move by starting 17 year old RB John Flanagan in this massive encounter. As the injury-proned Aurelio injured again in the early 1st half, another 17 year old LB Jack Robinson was also given chance to shine. Both young full-backs exceeded all expectation by shutting down Manchester City England international wingers Adam Johnson and James Milner.
However, the man making the headline was 35M big striker Carroll. Finally getting back into form, Carroll scord two great goals that led to important victory for LFC. The two goals Carroll scored was in fact Carroll's trademark. The first goal was a powerful left-footed long-range rocket, with the 2nd goal being an accurate and powerful header. Hopefully Carroll will be able to maintain his fitness and score more goals for LFC.
Starting line-up: (4-4-2)
Reina
Flanagan Carragher Skrtel Aurelio
Kuyt Spearing Lucas Merieles
Carroll Suarez
Goals: Carroll '13, Kuyt '34, Carroll '35
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