THE FUSE

The atmosphere at Liverpool reached a new low on Sunday as a late equaliser from Tottenham forced a 1-1 draw, leaving the hosts in fifth place. The result leaves the defending champions 21 points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal and two behind fourth-place Aston Villa in the race for Champions League qualification. More concerning than the league table, however, was the reaction from the stands; significant numbers of fans were seen heading for the exits before the final whistle, while those who remained greeted the conclusion of the match with a chorus of boos directed at both the players and the manager.