
Liverpool handed back the initiative in the title race as they failed to break down a resilient Stoke side at the Britannia Stadium.
Both sides hit the woodwork, but the league leaders struggled to create chances against a Stoke side that looked to be back to its best.
It was difficult to know what to expect from Liverpool. Friday’s press conference from Rafa Benitez suggested either a man of meltdown or a man finally ready to beat Sir Alex Ferguson at his own game.
The line-up, too, was curious: Dirk Kuyt – who had not scored since mid-November – led the line as Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane were left on the bench.
LOL in your dam face -.-