Chris Hatherall: Shades of Istanbul on yet another special Anfield night 

Liverpool against AC Milan at Anfield had everything you need to fall in love with football

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring their side's third goal at Anfield

Just a few months ago the future of the Champions League was under threat as clubs plotted a Super League alternative, but Liverpool’s stunning victory over AC Milan underlines why the competition should never be tampered with again.

The fixture had a lot to live up to with misty-eyed Reds supporters looking back to a legendary night in Istanbul in 2005 when their side came from 3-0 down to beat Milan on penalties in the final. But it certainly delivered, as the teams played out an absolute classic at Anfield — one which adds to the pantheon of Liverpool’s great European nights.