EPL 09/10: Birmingham hold Liverpool at Anfield [Video Update]

Liverpool dropped yet more Premier League points as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Birmingham City at Anfield.

And it could have been so much worse for Rafa Benitez, whose side trailed 2-1 before captain Steven Gerrard – who started the match on the substitutes bench – slotted home a penalty which was highly controversial.

David Ngog, who had given Liverpool an early lead, look to have dived with Lee Carsley sliding in and making no contact – but referee Peter Walton awarded the spot-kick which allowed Gerrard to slot home.

Earlier Christian Benitez had headed The Blues level, before Cameron Jerome’s stunning strike just before half-time gave Alex McLeish side the lead.

Gerrard, though, stepped up to slot home – but a draw will still be of huge frustration to Benitez – who is still yet to beat Birmingham in the Premier League.

The point means Liverpool remain in seventh, but some 11 points adrift of leaders Chelsea.