Penalties changed the game.

On Saturday evening, we saw Liverpool and Manchester United experience vast differences in their feelings towards penalties. Liverpool was one goal up in the 50th minute and looked to continue their revival, only to have their game thwarted by two penalties in the 62nd and 88th minute. Both penalties were taken by Chris Brunt and they ended Liverpool's run of success in the Premier League. Separated from Manchester City (currently 4th place) by a mere 8 points but with a game down, Liverpool will have to work hard on the rest of their games to put up a challenge for the last Champions League spot. But considering all that has happened with Liverpool this season, we should be glad they are where they are today. It could have been much worse. Manchester United on the other hand were shockingly 2-0 down at Upton Park during Halftime and a 2nd half revival by Wayne Rooney changed the game for them. Rooney's outburst levelled the score by the 73rd minute and a 79th minute penalty gave them the upper hand. They eventually ended winning 2-4 but honestly, I was secretly rooting West Ham at half time when I saw the scoreline at 2-0. Too bad they weren't good enough to defend their lead and to extend it further. I suppose this is what Manchester United is about, what Champions can do even when they are 2-0 down. Two great teams, playing on the same night, but with very different scores and very different feelings at the end of the game, all because of penalties.