Brendan Rodgers

[Mattshark]

The fact we lost, drew and drew might undermine my point but I am taking massive encouragement from totally outplaying United in the 2nd half at Old Trafford, bossing Arsenal away and then playing City off the park on their own patch. As well as hammering weaker sides at Anfield I honestly think we are getting there, so credit to Rodgers. We'll see where we're at the end of the season but if we maintain this sort of form and buy well in the summer, I'm going to be quite excited about next season.

I agree

[Gibbo]

If we strengthen in the summer I'll be even more excited. Really looking forward to seeing Coutinho play.

[Bender]

If we strengthen in the summer I'll be even more excited. Really looking forward to seeing Coutinho play.

Agree ........the mix of the team is nearly there ...........then were ready to rocknroll

[RichC]

The fact we lost, drew and drew might undermine my point but I am taking massive encouragement from totally outplaying United in the 2nd half at Old Trafford, bossing Arsenal away and then playing City off the park on their own patch. As well as hammering weaker sides at Anfield I honestly think we are getting there, so credit to Rodgers. We'll see where we're at the end of the season but if we maintain this sort of form and buy well in the summer, I'm going to be quite excited about next season.

yup with you on this

[dom9]

Jury is still out for me.

[AnfieldForever]

The fact we lost, drew and drew might undermine my point but I am taking massive encouragement from totally outplaying United in the 2nd half at Old Trafford, bossing Arsenal away and then playing City off the park on their own patch. As well as hammering weaker sides at Anfield I honestly think we are getting there, so credit to Rodgers. We'll see where we're at the end of the season but if we maintain this sort of form and buy well in the summer, I'm going to be quite excited about next season.

[Fosterbloke]

I agree

I hope we sign a German defender to keep you happy Matt!

[Gibbo]

See if Hummels fancies a challenge.

Not a very vocal fella though.

Might give him a miss.

[Chazza]

We are on the right track.

Just hope we can keep hold of Suarez and Stevie has it in him for another season or 2 so we can push back into the top 4.

[Leyton388]

Suarez isn't going anywhere in the summer and the fact gerrard has played every minute in the league this season shows he has still got what it takes. He's looking superb and the best he has been for a long time.

[Chazza]

I hope your right mate.

[Shaggy]

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/rodgers-this-is-the-proof

Rodgers: This is the proof

3rd Feb 2013 - Latest News

Brendan Rodgers believes Liverpool's performance in the 2-2 at Manchester City is evidence they can be a real force in the Barclays Premier League over the coming years.

Steven Gerrard looked to have given Liverpool a vital win in their race for Champions League qualification with a trademark smash from distance after earlier goals from Edin Dzeko and Daniel Sturridge.

However, a stunning finish from Sergio Aguero after beating Pepe Reina to the ball near the corner flag meant the points were shared.

The visitors had 22 shots - twice as many as the champions.

Rodgers feels his side is growing into a formidable outfit but accepts mistakes have cost them too many points in 2012-13.

"It was an outstanding performance at a notoriously difficult place for teams to even score a goal," said the Northerm Irishman. "I don't think they've conceded here [in 2013].

"What was important for me was to see the confidence of the players, the desire, the quality and the efficiency of their game. I don't think anyone would deny that we probably deserved to win that game.

"The disappointing thing was that it typified our season, really, where we've been outstanding in our game and the model of our work but mistakes have cost us.

"That's all a part of our growth.

"I was really disappointed for them because they'd put so much into the game. Obviously Aguero's finish is unbelievable but from our perspective we're bitterly disappointed he was even in that position.

"It was a mistake, everyone was clear on that, but I can't fault the players. I thought they were absolutely brilliant today. We showed great character.

"We might be missing two or three players who can really help the group that clubs like Manchester City have, but I don't think you can fault the players for what they're giving in the game.

"Once we cut out those mistakes - which we will do, there's no question about that - draws turn into wins and we can be a real force, because we've got some really talented players. The group is still growing and building."

Liverpool equalised City's early opener amid a chorus of boos, Sturridge thundering past Joe Hart from outside the area while Dzeko was apparently injured 70 yards away.

Referee Anthony Taylor had not deemed Daniel Agger's challenge on the striker a foul - and Dzeko was back on his feet as soon as the goal went in.

Rodgers said: "The Sturridge goal was quite clear, really. If you watch the incident itself, both bodies got tangled up, Dzeko obviously thinks it's a free-kick but Daniel Agger has done what good defenders do - try to nick the ball.

"You are then talking about a minute or so after, and the referee had told a couple of the players - Daniel Sturridge, Steven Gerrard - to play on. Hence why they kept the game flowing.

"You saw a moment in the second half where Daniel Agger did actually kick the ball out but there was no injury to Edin Dzeko, it was purely the referee's decision. He told the players to play on.

"It probably takes away from what was a brilliant finish from Daniel Sturridge to get us back into the game."

Sturridge seemed to pick up an injury late in the first half but continued until the closing stages, when he was replaced by Joe Allen.

He is now a doubt for England's contest with Brazil this week.

"He got a knock just before half-time on his thigh," said Rodgers. "He wanted to give it a go in the second half but I think he'll be a doubt for the [England] game on Wednesday.

"It's unfortunate because he was terrific today. His hold-up play, his movement, his pace. He was a real, real threat. His combination with Suarez and Downing and Henderson up front was outstanding."

Sturridge was booked for diving after skipping past Joleon Lescott in the second period.

Rodgers added: "There is contact in it. I think he just falls over. He knows he's not going to get a penalty, the ball's going out. It's unfortunate. We've been here before with this kind of stuff. It's not something we like or advocate but I don't think he was diving to get a penalty - the ball had gone and he was never going to retrieve it."

[BigChief]

The fact we lost, drew and drew might undermine my point but I am taking massive encouragement from totally outplaying United in the 2nd half at Old Trafford, bossing Arsenal away and then playing City off the park on their own patch. As well as hammering weaker sides at Anfield I honestly think we are getting there, so credit to Rodgers. We'll see where we're at the end of the season but if we maintain this sort of form and buy well in the summer, I'm going to be quite excited about next season.

Indeed, tiki taka wasn't built in a day.

[Shaggy]

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6 of Spurs' next 8 league games are Arsenal (h), #lfc (a), Swansea (a), Everton (h), Chelsea (a), Man City (h) - lat 4 of those in a row.

[souliv]

Well done BR today, shame Pepe ****ed up we deserved the win

Great performance and really liked the balance of the team

I don't think 4th is achievable but at the same time we are only 11 points off 3rd if we can turn these draws into wins we might do it

Today was best performance of the season we keep playing like that and cut out the individual errors we should start gaining some wins