Houllier: Euro experience will see us through

GERARD HOULLIER believes Liverpool’s European experience will help them return to the Champions League. Liverpool face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in a crucial final match of the season needing a victory to reach the Champions League or face a consolation prize of UEFA Cup football.

And Liverpool boss Houllier believes his side's European experience this season they have played 12 ties in two competitions will give them the edge over a Chelsea team who were knocked out in the first round of the UEFA Cup by Viking Stavanger.

The Frenchman said: "I hope our European experience will help us in this situation. We've been to many countries and performed well in recent seasons."