The two managers, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Rafael Benitez, become acquainted before the match kicks off at AnfieldPhotograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty ImagesJamie Carragher tangles with Nicolas Anelka during a tight opening periodPhotograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesLiverpool fans hold up a banner protesting ownership of the club by the American tycoons George Gillett and Tom HicksPhotograph: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport/PA Photos
Xabi Alonso and Frank Lampard were involved in several midfield tussles before the one during which the Chelsea player was controversially dismissedPhotograph: Paul Thomas/APThe referee Mike Riley was often the centre of attention at AnfieldPhotograph: Paul Thomas/APNicolas Anelka put in an energetic display but could not break the deadlockPhotograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty ImagesA typically physical encounter kept both managers on their feetPhotograph: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport/PA PhotosThe opening goal came in the 88th minute when Fernando Torres broke the deadlock against the 10 men of ChelseaPhotograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesThe game was already won when Torres added his second deep in injury time Photograph: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport/PA Photos
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