Source: Daily_Mail
John W Henry demands Liverpool finish in the top four
John W Henry has thrown down the gauntlet to Kenny Dalglish by insisting it would be a 'major disappointment' if Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League this season.[LNB]Liverpool's principal owner was in Oslo to see Dalglish's side come from behind to secure a 3-3 friendly draw with Valerenga.[LNB]Henry witnessed Liverpool's latest erratic defensive performance of the summer and they have now conceded a worrying 15 goals in five fixtures.[LNB] Joining the Euro! Dalglish has been set a target of clinching a Champions League spot[LNB] That, however, has not stopped Henry from declaring that Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool's American backers, expect Dalglish to deliver a top-four finish.[LNB]'It's too early for us to start talking about winning the league,' said Henry, who has backed Dalglish with ?43million worth of signings this summer.[LNB]'In my opinion Manchester United (are the team to beat). They have a good squad and look good. [LNB]'Our main goal is to qualify for the Champions League. If we don't it would be a major disappointment.' [LNB] Ball player: Downing made his first Liverpool start[LNB]Judging from last night's showing that target will be easier said than done. Liverpool had only themselves to blame after conceding twice in the opening 18 minutes.[LNB]Lars Iver Strand got between Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger to put thehosts in front, and Fegor Ogude's penalty doubled the advantage.[LNB]Andy Carroll pulled one back before half-time and Agger profited from slack marking in the closing minutes to score twice. [LNB] Goal trail: Carroll (centre) fires home Liverpool's first[LNB] Liverpool were denied a win in injury time when Mohammed Fellah crashed in for Valerenga from 25 yards.[LNB]'We were more pleased with the second-half performance than the first.' [LNB]'In the first we gave them too much room to play and wanted too much ourselves. We know we can improve,' said Dalglish. [LNB]Liverpool paid their respects to the memory of 77 people who were killedin Norway last month by laying 11 red roses in front of the Ullevaal Stadium.[LNB] Valerenga 3 Liverpool 3: Last gasp strike denies Dalglish's side comeback winCapello fears Gerrard will miss England's 2012 qualifiers with Wilshere also absentAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion [LNB]
