We had too much respect for Gunners - Houllier

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier claimed his side showed Arsenal “too much respect” in their 1-0 Community Shield defeat in Cardiff this afternoon.

The Anfield outfit had goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek to thank for keeping them in the game during a sluggish opening period and though they improved after the break, they were unable to respond once Gilberto Silva had put the double winners in front.