Houllier delighted with 'massive' win

Last updated : 06 January 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The vital victory was secured by Danny Murphy's ninth goal of the season, and Houllier is aware of just how important it was for the Reds to remain in the FA Cup.

He said:"It was a massive win for us and I am very proud of the attitude of the players. This is an important day and it was a massive result for the club, the players and the fans. We had a plan and we didn't give City too many chances. We showed a lot of solidity and strength.

"This is the second time we have gone to a Premiership club in the cup and won. Don't forget we beat Aston Villa in the Worthington Cup. We have a lot of young players in our squad and some of them are new to England. It takes time for them to settle. But now we can build on this and go on to better things."