Liverpool's hopes of securing a Champions League spot are hanging
by a slender thread after Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell earned
his side a share of the spoils at St. Andrew's.
Reds skipper Steven Gerrard put his side ahead a minute into the
second half but Ridgewell levelled matters nine minutes later.
It means Rafael Benitez's side are four points adrift of fourth-placed
Manchester City and have played a game more.
And the Spaniard is still searching for a first Premier League
victory over Blues in eight attempts spanning his six seasons at
Anfield.
Birmingham again showed the resilience which has been their trademark
in preserving a seven-month unbeaten home record.
And the share of the spoils with Liverpool means they have drawn
at St. Andrews with every one of the current top six this season.
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