The result has lifted Liverpool up to seventh in the Premier League and gave the Reds their first back-to-back victories since beating Bolton and Chelsea almost three months ago. Mark Hughes’ side squandered several glorious chances and left Liverpool wondering how they had not managed to earn even a point.
But Dalglish is confident Liverpool can climb higher and challenge for a Europa League place or possibly even a Champions League spot. “I think we are better than seventh,” said Dalglish. “We will not get carried away — we want to be further up there than that. We want to win more games and we will try and do that.”
Liverpool had an early Fernando Torres goal incorrectly ruled out for offside. After Pantsil’s error Liverpool were expected to then dominate but the opposite happened as Fulham looked the more offensive and disciplined side, but to no avail.
“I think Fulham will be feeling hard done by,” said Dalglish. “Fulham are very well organised and passed it about well but we got away with it. We are delighted with the three points and the commitment.”
Hughes admitted afterwards that he was at a loss to explain how his side had lost. “This was the total opposite. We came here and really took the game to Liverpool and not to get anything out of it is very disappointing because we certainly deserved something,” said Hughes.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 28th, 2011.
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