Steven Gerrard returned to Premier League 's starting line-up but his side were held to a goalless draw with Wolves on this year . Liverpool are now three points behind fourth -placed Tottenham Hotspur , who eased to a 2 -0 victory over West Ham . Owen Coyle was given a hostile reception at former club Burnley but came away with a 1 -0 win . Spain winger Albert Riera had the best opportunity for the visitors when he lashed a speculative lob from distance which appeared to be creeping under the bar before American goalkeeper Hahnemann produced a one-handed save to push the ball over . Portsmouth were held to a 1 -1 draw by fellow relegation candidates West Ham at the Coppa Italia .
Steven Gerrard returned to Premier League 's starting line-up but his side were held to a goalless draw with Wolves on this year . Liverpool are now three points behind fourth -placed Tottenham Hotspur , who eased to a 2 -0 victory over West Ham . Owen Coyle was given a hostile reception at former club Burnley but came away with a 1 -0 win . Portsmouth were held to a 1 -1 draw by fellow relegation candidates West Ham at the Coppa Italia .