REDS SIX APPEAL: GREAT STATS
The last time Liverpool scored six goals in a league game was a 6-0 win at West Bromwich Albion in April 2003 when Michael Owen scored four goals and Milan Baros got two.
It was Liverpool's biggest league win at Anfield since January 1999 when the Reds beat Southampton 7-1.
Liverpool's biggest win under Rafa so far is 7-0 in the FA Cup at Birmingham City in March 2006.
Our previous biggest league wins under Rafa was 5-0 away at West Bromwich Albion in December 2004 and 5-1 at home to Fulham in March 2006.
Fernando Torres two goals were his first in front of the famous Kop end.
Ryan Babel scored his first goal for Liverpool on his first start at Anfield for the Reds.
It was the first time in a league match that Xabi Alonso has scored twice for Liverpool. He previously hit two in a 5-3 FA Cup win at Luton Town in January 2006.
Andriy Voronin celebrated his Anfield debut with a goal. The striker scored in his third consecutive match, following goals away at Toulouse and Sunderland.
Yossi Benayoun made his Premier League debut for Liverpool after coming on as a second half substitute for Jermaine Pennant. |