Rafael Benitez has operated a transfer policy as if he were still back home in Spain but the Liverpool manager’s decision to sign half a dozen compatriots since arriving last summer was justified on last night’s evidence.
The Times
Irrepressible Riise revives Liverpool's momentum
Alan Curbishley, Charlton's manager, is nothing if not pragmatic. And after seeing his side overwhelmed by visitors set on reviving their faltering ambitions of achieving a Champions' League qualifying place, he was suitably down to earth in his assessment.
The Independent
Charlton feel Morientes force
After reaching a cup final a week earlier and coming from behind to secure a rare away win at the Valley last night, Liverpool can claim that normal service has been resumed.
Daily Telegraph
Riise rules as Morientes gets off the mark
There were cheers of relief from the Liverpool end but cold reality will set in again. This was an unlikely tussle for fifth place and, though the Merseysiders shaded it with the help of Fernando Morientes's first goal for his club, targets should be set higher.
The Guardian