Houllier reflects on nightmare year

Gerard Houllier does not need reminding how horrendous 2003 has been for Liverpool in their battle to regain a place amongst the Premiership elite.

But as 2004 dawns on Anfield, the true extent of Houllier’s 12-month nightmare is underlined by the fact that Manchester United have taken 35 more points than their Mersey rivals over the last calendar year.