It was Alonso again who assisted in the second goal. His through pass found Steven Gerrard who flicked the ball over the keeper before slotting it into the open goal.
Peter Crouch failed to score, but should have been awarded a penalty when brought down in the area by Steve Caldwell.
Mohammed Sissoko was sent off for two bookings after a couple of reckless challenges in a fifteen minute period in the second half, but the home side were unable to make the extra man count.