Liverpool through to Athens on shootout.

Although I'm a hardcore Man U fan, after the emergence of Chelsea with their Billionaire boss, and their arrogant manager, Jose Mourinho, I'd became less critical of Liverpool and Arsenal even though they are still bitter rivals of Man Utd.

Was watching the shootout of the match on dailymotion and I must say, Reina is simply fantastic. Liverpool is a very good team and their penalty taking is superb. I've always feared Man Utd having to face Liverpool in a shoot out.

But perhaps it is partly due to playing the game at Anfield that made it easier for Pool to win the shootout. It might be a different result if it were at Stamford bridge, but still, credit to Pool.

Hoping for a Man Utd - Liverpool showdown.