Same men, different outcomeTwice in a space of 4 days, the neighbour fought gallantly to deny Liverpool much needed wins. Taking a point in EPL and then forcing a replay in FA Cup. What will be the outcome tomorrow?
Everton had played a big part in Liverpool's history. Many years ago, King Kenny walked out of Anfield after LFC lost to Everton in a FA Cup replay and incidentally started the rot many thought as temporary. Alas,Liverpool have never win EPL since that fateful day. Been 19 years now! You see, Everton are a nuisance.
When the double header was played earlier, Liverpool were coming off a draw against Stoke. Captain Gerrard was denied by the goal post in the closing minutes. It was devastating and needless to say, that sets further draws against Everton (twice) and Wigan.
The club was mired in Keane situation then. Torres was a little rusty coming back from injuries. Everton had an unbeaten run in 7 games or so. They were on a high then.
So many factors worked against Liverpool.
Now, it's different. We thumped Chelsea and Everton got beaten narrowly by Manure through a debatable penalty. The opposite had happened. Timely too.
Tomorrow, Everton will pack their defence as normal and Liverpool will try to sneak a goal or two. No doubt, Everton will be wary of a wounded lion and in Torres, we have a fit, eager matchwinner. If not for Alex's heroics last Sunday, Torres could have five to his names. That was how dangerous he is these days. You could almost see him breathing fire when he took the entire Chelsea defence and he was victorious at the end. How fitting.
Tim Howard would do well to collect the ball from the net a few times tomorrow.
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