article_snippet.sent: Liverpool had no complaints about Liverpool 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa — Liverpool first loss in an the FA Cup semi-final since 1990 — and accepted his side have to do better in the most important games.
article_snippet.sent: Since beating Manchester City on April 13 last year when Liverpool were in the thick of the title race, Liverpool record in must-win games has been lamentable.
article_snippet.sent: Even though they took the lead with a well-worked goal by Philippe Coutinho (right) in the 30th minute, Liverpool never gave the impression they would give Steven Gerrard a dream date in the final on Steven Gerrard 35th birthday and they lame performance left Rodgers shattered.
article_snippet.sent: — their 2-0 win over West Ham damages the Reds’ chances of finishing in the top four.
article_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard almost snatched a dramatic equaliser with four minutes left, but Steven Gerrard header was cleared .
article_snippet.sent: Rodgers shouts instructions at Steven Gerrard players, but to no avail as Liverpool slump to defeat at Wembley .
article_snippet.sent: Rodgers is the first Liverpool manager since 1956-1959 not to win a trophy in Rodgers first three seasons .
article_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard sinks to Steven Gerrard knees after seeing Steven Gerrard side fall to a 2-1 defeat at Wembley Stadium .
article_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard leaves the pitch following his side's 2-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat by Villa .
highlights_snippet.sent: Liverpool crashed to defeat at Wembley despite taking a first-half lead .
  