Liverpool's position is perfect, but the finishing needs some work

The frustration amongst Liverpool fans is obvious and understandable. The problem we had last year was the inability to turn draws into wins and just generally take our chances. Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard did their share, but not many others put the ball in the back of the net often enough.

Without Torres for much of the first 15 league games, the side was still wasting chances but grinding out wins, the 0-0 against Stoke a rare blip it seemed. Since the defeat at Tottenham, we've experienced a couple more 0-0 draws at home and it is these results that make it difficult to see the title coming home.

It is essential that the lads begin to take their chances. Torres could well be out until the new year, and would be if I had my way so that his hamstring would have a chance of healing completely, so Keane, Kuyt and the others all need to take their chances. I was certain that Keane would have had a few more by now, especially after seeing his first two goals at Anfield close up!

Ryan Babbel has been crying out for a starting place, despite being ineffective against Spurs in the League Cup, and it may be time to give him a chance up front. Alongside a clever player like Robbie Keane, he could well be a player that gets us a few goals. He has pace to burn and generally makes good movement and isn't scared to take players on.

Robbie Keane continues to get himself into good positions so we may even see the fruits of his labour sooner rather than later. 90 minutes might do him good too.