The Reds could have slumped to a defeat by their minnows opponents, who were two goals ahead in the first 20 minutes.

Paul McShane opened the scoring on 12 minutes, and Jamie Carragher netted an own goal ten minutes later

Skipper Steven Gerrard canceled out the visitors' lead, having scored a brace on 24 and 32 minutes.

Rafael Benitez's men, who are taking the lead of the Premiership with 38 points, would move back to the second place if Chelsea win their upcoming game against West Ham United on Sunday.

Although they are perceived to be title contenders, Liverpool have drawn four times at Anfield in this season.