Thursday, October 06, 2011

Downing - Exciting For Fans

Stewart Downing believes the Liverpool fans deserve to see entertaining football, insisting the team is trying their very best having notched 15 goals so far this season.

The Reds currently sit in fifth place in the Premier League table on 13 points after a 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby last Saturday.

England winger Downing claims the players get as much satisfaction from their attacking play as the fans do from watching it.

"It's good to see the fans are enjoying watching the team play and the way we're trying to play," he told LFC Magazine.

"We're trying our best for them because they deserve it.

"I think fans watch football to be entertained. They want to see goals and forward players attacking. It's nice when you can do that.

"Some managers obviously don't want a game to be too open, but from a fans' point of a view, players are there to entertain and do well.

"I think particularly at home, we have done that this season. Our football has been good and long may it continue.

Ahead of their clash with fierce rivals Manchester United after the international break, Downing is looking to collect big scalps this season.

He added: "We have been creating chances. I think there will be a day soon when we put all of them away and we'll have a big win against somebody.

"It's been a decent start to the season. But it's still early yet.

"We know it's not about doing it over six or seven games, it's about doing it for the whole season. If we all continue to work hard, there's no reason why we can't be successful."

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