Heskey gives ’Pool advantage

Celtic 1, Liverpool 1

Celtic had taken a second minute lead through Henrik Larsson his 35th goal of the season - but Emile Heskey's 17th-minute equaliser set the standard for a controlled Liverpool display which sees them hold a narrow advantage going into next week's second leg.

Celtic began brightly and within the first 15 seconds Sutton won a header from Alan Thompson's cross and the ball dropped for Hartson to hook against the bar.

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