Liverpool survive Norwich revival

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2005

NORWICH, England (AFP) — Liverpool had to overcome a nervy final few minutes before running out 2-1 winners away to relegation-threatened Norwich in Monday's early kick-off Premier League match here at Carrow Road.

Liverpool were comfortably 2-0 up following second-half goals from Luis Garcia and John Arne Riise before Norwich pulled one back two minutes from the end of normal time thanks to a superb first Premiership goal from 18-year-old substitute Ryan Jarvis.

Victory saw Liverpool bounce back from their New Year's Day defeat by leaders Chelsea and meant they leapfrogged Middlesbrough into fifth place just three points behind local rivals Everton who are currently in the fourth and final Champions League spot.

Afterwards relieved Liverpool defender Jamie...