Liverpool, Birmingham ended 2-2
Published:Tuesday | November 10, 2009 | 9:06 AM
Steven Gerrard equalized with a disputed penalty yesterday as Liverpool drew 2-2 with Birmingham to fall 11 points behind Premier League leader Chelsea.
Liverpool trailed 2-1 in the 71st minute at Anfield, when striker David Ngog went down in the area after a challenge by Lee Carsley, although the Birmingham midfielder clearly made no contact and afterward accused the French striker of cheating.
Gerrard, having come off the bench despite a lingering groin injury, scored from the spot to keep his team in seventh spot in a horror season that also has Liverpool facing elimination from the group stage of the Champions League.
Liverpool have been beaten six times in their past nine matches in all competitions, drawing twice and winning only once.
The Reds have 19 points, while Birmingham are 15th with 12 points after a seventh straight league game against Liverpool without losing.
Chelsea lead with 30 points, 5 ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United.