Six days ago Liverpool supporters were celebrating after watching their side triumph over Cardiff City in an enthralling Carling Cup final and pick up their first piece of silverware in six-years.

Kenny Dalglish’s Anfield project fully kicked into gear after penalties victory last week but that all came crashing down to earth on Saturday as their hopes of Champions League football took a huge hit. A home defeat at the hands of fourth placed Arsenal left them 10 points behind adrift of the Gunners. Despite their cup win ensuring Europa League football next season Dalglish was keen to lead the Reds into battle with Europe’s elite teams but that dream is all but dashed.

This week on FFC discussion has surrounded whether Liverpool’s Carling Cup win can propel them onto better things and Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita admits he’d be open to moving to Merseyside.

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Best of FFC

Liverpool’s transfer priority this summer?

Reasons for optimism at Liverpool?

Mixed bag of results has become a recurring theme at Anfield

Barca ace talks up Liverpool move

Transfers would provide a real statement of intent for Liverpool

Simply the catalyst Liverpool needed?

Let me not go to Anfield in peace! – ‘The Football Coffee Break Episode 5′

Caption Competition: Family love on show at Wembley

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Best of WEB

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1 win in 7 games, 4th place gone…but it’s okay we won the Carling Cup – Liverpool Kop

Captain fantastic or selfish scouser? – Live4Liverpool

Dirk Kuyt – Working Class Hero – This is Anfield

Cup Success: Cheers and Caveats – The Tomkins Times

Is Carragher finished? Try telling him that – Live4Liverpool

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Quote of the week

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“Every member of the squad has contributed to this and worked really hard to get here. Now we need to see if we can kick on from here. I think this will inspire the players. I don’t think anyone has ever won a trophy at Wembley, the Millennium [Stadium] or Europe and not come away without enjoying it. It must give you a taste for more. That doesn’t mean to say it’s going to happen but it can have an impact.” Kenny Dalglish following Liverpool’s Carling Cup triumph

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Match Highlights

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