Houllier still hoping for Champions League

Liverpool's 4-0 defeat at the hands of bitter rivals Manchester United has allowed Chelsea to move five points clear of the Reds in the race for the final Champions League spot. With trips to Goodison Park and Stamford Bridge still to come, Houllier is aware of the difficult task faced by his side. The Reds boss, though, feels that Liverpool can still claim a top four spot.

Houllier said: "his hasn't ended our hopes, not at all. We have six games to go - three away and three at home - and we will look to win them all."