Dudek in pole position

"It was a very difficult decision for me because both goalkeepers are practically at the same level," Houllier told the official site. "But I just think Jerzy's experience will be important for us, especially in this first game against Chelsea.

"I also didn't think it was fair on Chris if I chose this game to be his first competitive match since he recovered from a bad knee injury. It wouldn't have been fair on him if things hadn't gone as we liked."

Has Houllier made the right decision?