Frank Murphy

Sky Sports | Football News | Match Report | Reading v Liverpool - 2nd January 2010

Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw in their FA Cup clash with Reading after coming from behind at the Madejski Stadium.

I watched this game live on skysports. A real good performace from Reading. Liverpool started a little bit slow, there is something seriously missing from their team, they showed some signs of there potential later on mainly in the second half. Is it time for a new manager? Or does Rafa Benitez just need more time? He has won, The Champions League 2004-5, FA Cup 2005-06, got to the 2006-07 Champions league final well thats kinda it..so far.

The competition is one of Rafa Benitez's main priorities following a disappointing first half to the season and he sent out a strong side against the Championship strugglers.

But it was Reading who made the brighter start and took a deserved lead in the 24th minute when Liverpool's defensive frailties were exposed at a set-piece and Simon Church tucked the ball away following good work by Grzegorz Rasiak.

The Reds responded strongly and equalised through Steven Gerrard when Dirk Kuyt cleverly stepped over a cross from the England midfielder to deceive goalkeeper Adam Federici.

Reading carved out the better opportunities in an exciting second half but there were no more goals and the teams will now have to resume battle at Anfield.