Liverpool: Can they dream beyond 4th spot?

Ability to see out a game

Agger will be crucial if Liverpool hope to contain opposition

The Reds possessed only one game plan last season, attack, attack and attack, and when that failed, it often resulted in a negative result for the side. The Merseysiders were also unable to see out games, often falling prey to single chances for the opposition, with both games against Manchester City last season an example of this phenomenon. When the Reds would have a bad game, it would undoubtedly end in defeat last season.

Against Villa, the Reds were able to stay in the game and continuously thwart a dangerous Villa side, and settled for a 1-0 win, after being overrun for most of the second half. More such hard-fought victories will be required for Liverpool’s progression to the upper echelons of the league table, and only need to look at hated rivals Manchester United’s excellent ability to win, when not playing well.