Barely through

Udinese 0-1 Liverpool | Europa League match report | Football | The Guardian
In a stultifying and generally boring match, Liverpool confirmed their advance to the next round of the Europa Cup competition. Although displaying good possession and play, the Reds' malaise in front of goal continued, being unable to convert numerous chances mainly through a poor final pass or ball. An audible sigh of relief permeated the support when di Natale's end of the game miss nearly consigned Liverpool to the heap rather than top the table. This just goes to affirm the need for more forward support come January. Meantime, winter hibernation and further concentration on moving up the Premiership, starting with a Carroll-less West Ham this Sunday, thankfully sparing us the usual cliches.