Rovers equalise, and Liverpool again pull ahead

Liverpool 3, Blackburn 2 (latest)

Blackburn Rovers equalised for the second time against Liverpool - only for Liverpool again to take the lead.

Andy Cole pulled Blackburn level in the 49th minute - only for Sami Hyppia to restore Liverpool's lead three minutes later.

A battling strike from Danny Murphy and a quality second from Nicolas Anelka gave Liverpool the edge in an enterprising Anfield showdown.

Damien Duff had managed a spectacular equaliser between Liverpool’s strikes, all in front of the England manager.