Liverpool v Portsmouth: Frederic Piquionne shields the ball from Liverpool's Javier Mascherano as the visitors manage to contain the hosts during the opening minutes at Anfield
Liverpool fans continue to show their opposition to the club's American owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks as the club struggles with issues on and off the pitch
Liverpool gradually start to enjoy a period of domination and are rewarded as Fernando Torres strokes home the opener from Maxi Rodriguez's cross after Steven Gerrard charges down Jamie Ashdown's clearance
Liverpool double their lead in the 28th minute as Torres lays the ball off to Ryan Babel who evades the Pompey defence before firing the ball into the bottom corner of Ashdown's net
Portsmouth fall further behind four minutes later as Alberto Aquilani rifles home his first goal for the Reds from Torres's clever back-heel in front of a delighted Kop
The Italian shows obvious delight after scoring his first goal in English football as Liverpool reach the break on Merseyside with a healthy 3-0 lead
Liverpool have to wait until the 77th minute to extend their lead as Aquilani releases Torres who thumps home a superb fourth for the hosts with his second goal of the night
Portsmouth manager Avram Grant sees Nadir Belhadj pull a goal back late in the game but it offers little consolation after a poor display from his side
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