Liverpool Frustrated as Fulham Remain the Best Club Side in the World!

Barney Corkhill's Unofficial World Club Championship ( UWCC ) saw another defense today as newly crowned champions Fulham took on former champions Liverpool. It was the first time Fulham had the chance to defend their status as the UWCC champions, but the odds were against them. They came up against a Liverpool side in good league form, joint top of the table with Chelsea, and in the middle of their best ever start to a Premier League season. There was also the added obstacle of it being at Anfield. Fulham, who won the title after shocking Liverpool's conquerors Tottenham last week, were certainly the underdogs. But, at the end of the 90 minutes, they walked off the Anfield turf still UWCC champions. In a frustrating match, neither side could break the deadlock as it finished 0-0. After an even first half, in which Robbie Keane missed the best chance, Liverpool pressed for the expected winner in the final 45 minutes. But, despite efforts from the returning Fernando Torres and top-scorer ... (link)