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Unbeaten Run Ends At Reading


Liverpool’s unbeaten run ended at ReadingSo Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Premier League has come to an end. Not such a bad thing though as Middlesbrough were able to contain Arsenal today as well meaning that we’re still seven points adrift.

But we’ve still got a much coveted game in hand.

I reckon my thoughts on the game would be a little different had Arsenal managed to beat Boro today but the fact that we’ve a chance at taking three points against Man United next weekend and further close the gap next Sunday, I’d almost forgive Reading for beating us.

I said it during the game - the focus was supposed to be on Reading. No matter how much you try to disguise it though, there was always the cloud of Marseille on Wednesday night hanging over the Madjeski. When we drew level through Gerrard in the first half I thought we’d be secure, at least for the draw, if not to discard the Reading penalty and go on and win the game.

Despite the best efforts of the team though, lady luck was surely on Reading’s side with Wexford man Kevin Doyle and James Harper popping in a goal a piece in the second half. The penalty in the first half was well on the harsh side and during the game Hahnemann was on form himself. Crouch hit the post, Gerrard nearly broke the crossbar with a 30 yard drive, but the best of the balls and moments of luck fell to Reading on this occasion and there was nothing Liverpool can do.

Mentally, one would hope the result has no knock-on effect ahead of the game against Marseille this week - all eyes, and mine, will be on that game.

No time for complacency though, United on the cards this coming Sunday afternoon, while Arsenal take on Chelsea. Make or break time for the big four!

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