Played
February 7, 2012 1:30 AM IST
Anfield — Liverpool
Referee:‬ M. Oliver‎
Attendance:‬ 44461‎
 
 

Player Ratings: Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham

The Reds slumped to their eighth draw at Anfield this season in the Premier League against a resilient Spurs side who, without manager Harry Redknapp, keep their title hopes alive

By David Lynch at Anfield

José Reina Paez
37
7
3.0

A spectator beyond collecting a dangerous Bale cross in the first half.

Glen Johnson
41
8
3.0

Helped make for an interesting 'battle of the England full-backs' by giving an assured performance up against Kyle Walker. Did great work going both ways in an unfamiliar role on the left.

Daniel Agger
46
9
3.0

Composed on the ground and dominant in the air, a complete performance from the Dane.

Martin Kelly
27
20
2.5

Couldn't be faulted going toward his own goal but left a lot to be desired in an attacking sense. Still learning.

Martin Skrtel
37
8
3.0

Part of an imperious partnership which ensured Adebayor had to drop deep for any joy.

Steven Gerrard
41
12
3.0

Still a bit ring rusty or unable to provide the cut and thrust of old? Far from classic Gerrard but the midfielder is still the outstanding midfielder in his side.

Jay Spearing
34
12
2.5

Hard-working defensively but misplaced several passes at key moments in broken play.

Charlie Adam
19
19
3.0

Passed the ball well but was part of a problem in terms of cutting edge. Never really found a killer pass.

Andy Carroll
54
23
3.0

Has been getting better and better over recent weeks and showed why here. A real handful for the Spurs defence and unlucky not to find the chance which his performance merited.

Dirk Kuyt
Flop of the Match
21
34
2.5

Kept Assou-Ekotto shackled but did not do nearly enough going forward. Rightly replaced by Suarez.

Craig Bellamy
27
15
3.0

Didn't hit the levels of recent performances and was cleverly marshalled by the lesser-experienced Walker.

• Substitutions
Stewart Downing
16
21
3.0

Brought on to provide bite but failed to do so.

Luis Suárez
40
13
3.0

A real livewire upon his return but missed the best opportunity of the match with a header straight at Friedel. Also received a booking for a wild kick at Scott Parker.

Brad Friedel
21
9
3.0

Despite Liverpool's domination toward the end, the American was comfortable throughout.

Michael Dawson
16
11
3.0

Not a usual starter but looked as if he had never been away with a composed performance.

Ledley King
19
9
3.0

As Fabio Capello watched on he may have wondered what might have been if King had not suffered so terribly from injuries. A rock in defence.

Kyle Walker
Top of the Match
32
47
3.5

With Fabio Capello watching on, Walker did himself no harm with an assured showing.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto
10
13
3.0

Given very little licence to go forward from the tireless Kuyt but solid the other way.

Gareth Bale
19
26
3.0

Nowhere near his usual self. His subdued performance was largely thanks to the defensive work of Kelly.

Scott Parker
39
15
3.0

Gets so much praise for his defensive work but showed his neatness in possession here as part of a passing carousel with Modric.

Luka Modric
28
14
3.0

One of the tidiest midfielders in world football did not disappoint. At the heart of everything Spurs do.

Niko Kranjcar
17
14
2.5

Some tidy touches but nowhere near the threat that Spurs would have enjoyed through Aaron Lennon.

Jake Livermore
15
11
2.5

Allowed the game to pass him by somewhat and won't be challenging Rafael van der Vaart's position anytime soon.

Emmanuel Adebayor
11
22
2.5

Starved of service but frustrated by the dominance of Skrtel and Agger when fortunate enough to get the ball.

• Substitutions
Louis Saha
13
9
3.0

Had little influence as the lone frontman when brought on.

Results
 
Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Robin van Persie Robin van Persie
Striker
Arsenal
30 2
Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney
Striker
Man. United
27 6
Kun Agüero Kun Agüero
Striker
Manchester City
23 3
Aiyegbeni Yakubu Aiyegbeni Yakubu
Striker
Blackburn Rovers
17 4
Emmanuel Adebayor Emmanuel Adebayor
Striker
Tottenham
17 3