Liverpool left out Steven Gerrard, their inspirational captain, to save him for sterner battles ahead, only to learn that their Merseyside rivals Everton had maintained their precious three-point gap in fourth place.
The Guardian
Liverpool keep up chase for fourth
Defeat would have left Liverpool with a mountain to climb but Rafael Benitez's side secured a victory last night which keeps them in sight of the Premiership's valuable fourth spot.
The Independent
Liverpool kept on course by Garcia
Liverpool, with one eye on the Champions League, maintained their challenge for fourth place in the Premiership thanks to Luis Garcia's 12th goal of the season. They were even able to achieve this win without the luxury of Steven Gerrard.
Daily Telegraph
Garcia keeps Liverpool's European hopes alive
Everton may be closing in on the fourth Champions League berth, but Liverpool are not giving up the chase.
The Times