The Ladyboy saved Rafa's blushes as he came off the bench with 15 minutes left in this encounter to score a late, late winner for The Bindippers against Portsmouth and keep Liverpool's title challenge alive by sending them to the top of the Premier League table, ahead of Manchester United who visit West Ham on Sunday. Liverpool found themselves behind again thanks to a Hermann Hreidarsson header but Torres set up Dirk Kuyt before heading home in stoppage-time to breathe life back into Liverpool. It proved to be a masterstroke for Rafael Benitez to leave Torres on the bench - but it was the closest of calls.
Torres was tired towards the end of the midweek FA Cup defeat to Everton bless him, and has international duty this week when Spain face England — but he was still fit enough to be among the substitutes at Fratton Park. His cameo appearance has put the psychological pressure on Manchester United as Liverpool overtake Alex Ferguson’s men at the summit before their match against Gianfranco Zola's side.....Back To Home Page...
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