There's usually two schools of thought after particularly awful matches things could be so bad that some swear off the football for awhile, the things they've seen never to unseen. Or there's the view that another match can't come quickly enough, regardless of whether or not it promises something better.

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Brighton vs Liverpool Goals 1-2 Highlights Carling Cup Video 2011 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Brighton vs Liverpool 2011 ( Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool) Carling Cup Third Round- 21 September, 2011- 19.

Exclusive – Barnes: Eccleston's comment was stupid

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Exclusive – Barnes: Liverpool will finish in the top four

Former Anfield winger confident of successful season under Kenny Dalglish

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Well, I'm glad I tempered my expectations for this one. I went into this one pretty sure we wouldn't be walking away with 3 points. So, I can't say I was terribly disappointed with the result, since I was ready for it. I was, however, pretty disappointed with the way we played. Just when you think that maybe we've learned, we go and commit the same old stupid mistakes that we've been committing all season.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard relieved injury 'nightmare' is over

• Gerrard returned to action in Carling Cup win over Brighton • 'It's been tough – the last six months have been a rollercoaster' The Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is pleased his "nightmare" is finally over after ending a six-month injury lay-off.

Kenny Dalglish has spoken of his delight at seeing Steven Gerrard return to competitive action following six months out after requiring surgery on a troublesome groin injury.

The Liverpool captain played 16 minutes of the Carling Cup win at Brighton last night and Dalglish believes having Gerrard back in the fold could be huge for the team.

After each match the contributors to New England Soccer Today will rate the performances of the New England Revolution players who made an appearance on a 1 to 10 scale (1 horrendous, 5 average, 10 perfection). This week Sean Donahue and Brian O'Connell contributed ratings for the New England Revolution's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Fire on Sunday.

Darrius Barnes has had an impressive three years in Major League Soccer. He entered the league in the 2009 SuperDraft. He was drafted by the New England Revolution and has remained a stalwart defender from day one. In his first season, he played every minute. That's no small feat for any player, let alone a rookie.