What the papers say...

Last updated : 31 January 2007 By Adam Bryant
Crouch and Kuyt ensure no end to West Ham worries
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The Times

Liverpool cling to title hope
Liverpool made only two slip-ups at Upton Park last night, Rafa Benitez falling over – much to the hosts' amusement – and then his team conceding a late consolation to Kepa Blanco, but otherwise there was a strong air of upward mobility about the Merseysiders.
Daily Telegraph

Kuyt's edge and class of Crouch help Liverpool put heat on Chelsea
The race for the Premiership title has long been the preserve of an exclusive club of two managers but with five successive Liverpool wins it is becoming very difficult to deny Rafael Benitez membership.
The Independent

Curbishley's Hammers cut to the quick by Crouch cracker
It was eight months ago that West Ham were a minute from beating Liverpool in the FA Cup final but that memorable match must have felt far more distant to them last night.
The Guardian