Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson expressed his disappointment at Liverpool's throwing away of a two goal lead against Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday, with the game ending all square between the two sides.
The Reds had the chance to equal Arsenal's points tally for the season, and it looked like they would after goals from Luis Suarez and Henderson gave the visitors a two goal lead, but efforts from Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott salvaged a point for the Gunners.
Henderson, who has seen an upturn in his form as of recent, admitted it was a good game for the neutrals but was unhappy the Reds threw away a two goal lead and two points that could have bolstered Liverpool's hopes of European football next season.
"It was a good game of football," Henderson told Sky Sports. "I thought we played well at times but had a spell where they scored two.
"Overall it's a good point, I think we have to be happy, but going 2-0 up you are a little disappointed to concede two so quick."
"It was a wonderful game," Rodgers said. "Normally you would be bitterly disappointed not to have won but I can only be proud of the players, I thought they were absolutely magnificent.
"We never kept the lead long enough and once they get the goal that gives them the momentum.
"We could have very easily won the game but I thought the players were outstanding and really looked a threat tonight.
"I thought Jordan Henderson was brilliant, he scored a magnificent goal that was about his sheer desire. He will be a terrific player for Liverpool, he is learning the game tactically all the time and the last few months he has been brilliant.
"We were bitterly disappointed at the weekend but I knew I would get the reaction tonight."
The Reds had the chance to equal Arsenal's points tally for the season, and it looked like they would after goals from Luis Suarez and Henderson gave the visitors a two goal lead, but efforts from Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott salvaged a point for the Gunners.
Henderson, who has seen an upturn in his form as of recent, admitted it was a good game for the neutrals but was unhappy the Reds threw away a two goal lead and two points that could have bolstered Liverpool's hopes of European football next season.
"It was a good game of football," Henderson told Sky Sports. "I thought we played well at times but had a spell where they scored two.
"Overall it's a good point, I think we have to be happy, but going 2-0 up you are a little disappointed to concede two so quick."
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers shared Henderson's view that it was disappointing for his side to let go of a two goal lead, but stated he was proud of his players after the team secured a good point going into the Merseyside outfits clash with Manchester City at the weekend.
"We never kept the lead long enough and once they get the goal that gives them the momentum.
"We could have very easily won the game but I thought the players were outstanding and really looked a threat tonight.
"I thought Jordan Henderson was brilliant, he scored a magnificent goal that was about his sheer desire. He will be a terrific player for Liverpool, he is learning the game tactically all the time and the last few months he has been brilliant.
"We were bitterly disappointed at the weekend but I knew I would get the reaction tonight."
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