Liverpool may have a Carling Cup final ahead but nothing matters more to them than finishing fourth in the Premiership, not least because with each week that the business end of the season draws closer it is likely Everton will be the side they must overhaul.
Independent on Sunday
Scrappy Liverpool fight for victory
Fernando Morientes conjured a classic first goal at Anfield and there will be many more. But Liverpool were not entirely convincing before goals from Sami Hyypia and Milan Baros finally knocked the resistance out of Fulham.
Sunday Times
Gerrard stirs life into Mersey battle
The cries of relief and defiance sounded a warning across Stanley Park. Liverpool are intent on denying Everton that coveted fourth Champions League place.
Sunday Telegraph
Hyypia uses his head for the Reds
Liverpool bounced the Champions League ball back into Everton's court as Rafael Benítez's team moved to within four points of their near neighbours with a gritty, if uninspiring, victory.
The Observer