Ian Whittell, Observer
With not one but two old boys returning to Anfield yesterday - and both of them strikers - this was always going to be a tricky one for Gerard Houllier. The Liverpool manager had spoken on the eve of the game of Robbie Fowler's mistake in choosing to leave Liverpool, but it was the player who wanted to stay who may have done irreparable damage to the Merseysiders' Champions' League ambitions.
Clive White, Sunday Telegraph
Almost predictably, Nicolas Anelka returned to punish his former club. His two goals, including an injury-time winner, mean Liverpool must take maximum points at Chelsea next week to qualify for the Champions League.
Pete Oliver, Sunday Times