Huge slice of luck gives ’Pool a lift

THE tide finally appears to be turning at Anfield after a huge slice of luck gave Liverpool victory over Fulham and moved them into seventh place in the Premier League, just as manager Kenny Dalglish promised the club’s owners will spend in the transfer window.

An own goal from John Pantsil, slicing the ball past Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale in the 52nd minute, was enough to hand Dalglish the first home win of his second spell in charge at Anfield, completing a recovery that began with a point against Everton and three against Wolves.

It leaves Liverpool only one place outside the top six and, if you were being super optimistic, only six points away from a treasured place in Europe next season.