Charlton choker for sorry Reds

A second-half header from South African striker Shaun Bartlett was enough to give the London side all three points as Liverpool fell to a second Premiership defeat of the Easter programme.

With Aston Villa earning an excellent win over Chelsea to move to within two points of fourth alongside victors Charlton, Gerard Houllier's hopes of securing a top four placing will be severely tested in the final month of a hugely disappointing campaign.