Martin O'Neill said it. He reckoned his team were capable of getting something from this match, then added: "Famous last words."
Sunday Telegraph
Flying Kuyt wrecks Villa
It is as well for Liverpool that Rafael Benitez likes to let his football do the talking. Just a day after one of the club's directors had the audacity to question his management, it was incumbent on the Spaniard to formulate a suitable response.
Sunday Times
Rafa vindicated as Reds end Villa's unbeaten run
It must have been an emotional afternoon for Rafa Benitez, criticised by an unnamed Liverpool director last week but backed on the pitch by his supporters and his players.
The Observer
Benitez's sharp response
In the context of a title race in which most form assessments have already written them off as a virtual non-runner, this might not count for a great deal, but it was difficult not to be impressed with Liverpool yesterday.
Independent on Sunday
