Bad blood, controversy, screamers and a near-miracle: Why Chelsea and Liverpool’s Champions League thriller in 2009 was so special

This may sound odd, but as a Chelsea fan, I’ve always considered Liverpool bigger rivals than say, Tottenham or Millwall. Sure, it’s great to beat the teams around you and earn bragging rights over your local mates. Getting one over on Manchester United is fun, too, because most of the fans are from London anyway. […]