Performance shows signs of improvement

There were a number of people who were disappointed by the 0-0 draw yesterday. As Liverpool supporters we should be pleased with the performance and the result. We had lost the previous three games at Anfield against Man U. Throughout the whole game there was not one spell when it could be said that Man U were on top. Their three dangerous attackers were almost completely nullified apart from one difficuly chipped effort from Van Nistelrooy.

Although we only created half chances at best the attacking side of our game will certainly improve once our new signings adapt to our style of play. Yet again Peter Crouch looked like a very useful acquisition showing some lovely touches whilst holding the ball up well. Problematically though the rest of the team seemed too deep to link up with him. Again though this is something that will come with time.

Defensively we are now beginning to look as solid as Valencia used to under Rafa. I remember a few of our players saying that Rafa's old team were the hardest they had faced. I am sure no team relishes playing us now as Rafa is instilling the same type of defensive organisation that has provided him with lots of success in his managerial career.

I think Rafa is close to finding the ideal balance between defence and attack in our play. Once this happens we will be able to call us ourselves realistic title challengers.
Please feel free to post your views on the game yesterday.