First blows of a bloody battle

LIVERPOOL fans always expect negative headlines when the team starts to play well. We often circle the wagons and blame media mischief.

No such luxury this time. This is a mess almost entirely of our own making, although stories of Rafa being sacked soon must surely be nonsense?

When Rafa tugged at the heartstrings earlier in the week about “my” club, “my” players and even “my city” it did seem out of character for one who has often been accused of cold fish tendencies.