STEVEN Gerrard was Liverpool's hero yet again today when they were held 1-1 by city rivals Everton in the FA Cup at Anfield.
It was the second time in a week the teams had drawn 1-1 and both times Gerrard scored Liverpool's goal.
Last Monday, it was Everton who fought back to force a draw and dent Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions. Today's fourth-round tie saw the Reds come from behind.
5th round draw
Everton took the lead in the 27th minute when Liverpool failed to mark Tim Cahill in the box.
The Australia midfielder's header from Steven Pienaar's corner was nodded home from close range by Joleon Lescott.
But Gerrard, as he's done so often before, dragged Liverpool back into the match with a well-struck shot six minutes before the hour, although Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard ought to have saved at his near post.
"Of course he should have done better, you don't need to tell Tim that," Everton manager David Moyes said.
Gerrard insisted his side deserved to win this match.
"In the league game Everton were worthy of a point but for 90 minutes we've dominated the game and they've scored off a set-piece which is disappointing," he said.
"I thought we were fantastic. The only thing we'll look at is set-pieces and being a bit more clinical in front of goal."
Asked about the undesirability of a replay, Gerrard said: "Both sides could have done without it. Both would have wanted to progress tonight." Read more...
Last Monday, it was Everton who fought back to force a draw and dent Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions. Today's fourth-round tie saw the Reds come from behind.
5th round draw
Everton took the lead in the 27th minute when Liverpool failed to mark Tim Cahill in the box.
The Australia midfielder's header from Steven Pienaar's corner was nodded home from close range by Joleon Lescott.
But Gerrard, as he's done so often before, dragged Liverpool back into the match with a well-struck shot six minutes before the hour, although Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard ought to have saved at his near post.
"Of course he should have done better, you don't need to tell Tim that," Everton manager David Moyes said.
Gerrard insisted his side deserved to win this match.
"In the league game Everton were worthy of a point but for 90 minutes we've dominated the game and they've scored off a set-piece which is disappointing," he said.
"I thought we were fantastic. The only thing we'll look at is set-pieces and being a bit more clinical in front of goal."
Asked about the undesirability of a replay, Gerrard said: "Both sides could have done without it. Both would have wanted to progress tonight." Read more...
