Houllier defends cautious approach

LIVERPOOL manager Gerard Houllier believes his side can now consolidate fourth place in the Barclaycard Premiership – and insists the fans cannot complain at how the points are earned.

The Reds now occupy the final Champions League qualification berth after a 2-1 home win over Manchester City, but the sight of a line of nine Liverpool players strung across the pitch 30 yards from Jerzy Dudek’s goal to repel a Steve McManaman-inspired City in the final half-hour was too much for the Anfield crowd.

They demand a more positive approach and made their feelings known to Houllier, but the manager was adamant that they had no grounds for complaint.