Just got the chance to watch the Club World Championship (where Liverpool played in the final and lost 0-1) and Liverpool v. Newcastle (which they won 2-0).
In both games they looked quite dominant - it was scarcely credible that they lost the Club World Championship match - I think even a neutral would have to say that not only were they the better team but the fix was in. I don't think I've ever seen a game where 3 goals were called back by the ref - not in 15 years of watching. At least one of the calls was obviously wrong.
Nonetheless, they seem to be playing with great organization, imagination, and steadfast determination not to give up a goal. 11 of the last 12 games in all competitions and only one goal given up. They made Newcastle look pretty ordinary.
I see both Peter Crouch and Harry Kewell growing into the players that we thought they could be. Could this be their season? Quite possibly if Chelsea stumbles.