midlandscomics

Thats exactly the sort of game that we needed tonight. Luton didn't roll-over for us, so made us play for the victory. Babel took his goal well but still doesn't look great out wide - he needs to be given a chance through the middle alongside Torres. Alonso's passing seemed to be somewhere near his standard of 18 months ago, and no comment needed about Gerrard's performance. Pennant also had a good game on the right, for only his second/third appearance after his injury.

You could tell towards the end that they we trying to play Kuyt in for a much-needed goal. Just doesn't seem to want to go in for him at the moment.