It was just as well Peter Crouch scored in the 41st minute of this match, for the occurrence Anfield had greeted with such warmth 22 minutes earlier was one for the dubious goals panel.
Sunday Telegraph
Second time lucky for Crouch
So now it’s official: Peter Crouch can play all day without scoring. But then, like London buses, the goals come along two together — or so the England striker might have thought.
Sunday Times
Crouch ends nightmare
It had to end sooner or later and yesterday it finally did. But as for exactly when, that remains a matter of conjecture. Peter Crouch had not scored for almost seven months and 22 matches since converting a penalty for his former club Southampton against Crystal Palace back in May.
Independent on Sunday
Deflected glory for Crouch as drought ends
It may not rank with recalling where you were when JFK was assassinated or Princess Diana died, but for the fans at Anfield yesterday, 3 December will forever be remembered as the day they finally witnessed Peter Crouch score a goal for Liverpool.
The Observer