Rafael Benitez had contemplated watching Everton on television this afternoon complete with a cold glass of cola to go with his relaxed attitude. Now he will be calling for something stronger to calm his agitated nerves.
Independent on Sunday
Musampa times it just right to lift Pearce
Rafael Benitez does not remember Stuart Pearce as a player but may never forget him as a manager. Should Liverpool suffer the calamity of failing to qualify for the Champions League they would look back on this defeat as pivotal.
Sunday Times
Double first for City
Liverpool looked as though they were finally going to limp into the final qualification place for the Champions League on goal difference until City produced a ripe skin 20 seconds from normal time through Dutchman Kiki Musampa, who is on loan from Atletico Madrid.
The Observer
Musampa pierces Liverpool's hopes
If fourth place in the Premiership has become the Holy Grail on both sides of Merseyside this season, it has also developed into something of a poisoned chalice.
Sunday Telegraph