Sixth placed Liverpool host relegation-battling Birmingham City in their Premier League encounter at Anfield.
Premier League / Matchday 34
Anfield / 23.04.2011
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- M. Rodríguez(7', 66', 73')
- D. Kuyt(23')
- J. Cole(86')
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Updated 23/04/2011 at 16:56 GMT+1
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90+3'
The full-time whistle goes at Anfield, and Liverpool have thrashed Birmingham 5-0 with Maxi Rodriguez netting a sparkling hat-trick and Dirk Kuyt and Joe Cole also on the scoresheet! Thanks for joining us.
90+2'
The home fans are in full voice as their side enjoy the final stages of what has been a superb performance!
90+1'
Johnson has his clearance blocked by Cole, but he manages to punt upfield at the second attempt.
90'
Three minutes will be added at the end of this second half with Liverpool chasing a sixth.
88'
Rodriguez departs to a standing ovation and quite rightly so as Dalglish ensures that he gets his reception!
86'
GOAL!!!!! JOE COLE MAKES IT FIVE! It's a shocking piece of goalkeeping from Colin Doyle to gift Cole the goal, as he turns the ball into his own net at the near post!
85'
Kevin Phillips comes on to replace Gardner, and the forward is given a go far too late.
83'
Meireles comes off as Joe Cole is given a late run out by Kenny Dalglish - what can he do?
82'
Meireles is denied superbly by Doyle, who dives at the feet of the midfielder to save.
81'
Jerome drops deep in search of the ball, but to no avail as Lucas brings the ball out once more.
80'
Suarez takes the ball off Flanagan and races down the right, and he's giving Ridgewell a torrid time.
79'
Shelvey and Kuyt combine superbly for the hosts as the pair keep the ball outwide on the right.
77'
Flanagan wins a free kick for his side as he looks to hurtle down the right once more.
76'
Bentley comes on for Hleb, and Birmingham make their second change.
75'
The changes start to be made by both bosses as Jonjo Shelvey comes on for Liverpool at the expense of Jack Robinson, with McLeish poised to follow.
73'
GOAL!!!!!! RODRIGUEZ NETS HIS HAT-TRICK! The Argentine seals his hat-trick, having a rasping drive parried by Foster, but then inadvertently deflected into his path by Johnson, and he makes no mistake from close range!
71'
Reina bides his time at the back for Liverpool, and the hosts build patiently.
70'
Carr attempts a frankly absurd long shot from at least 30 yards, and it flies over the bar!
69'
Gardner is booked for a clumsy foul on Spearing, and it warrants the yellow card it receives.