I am sad to admit it but, my impression is that this was a very weak performance by a very average team managed by an average manager. The players were mostly uninspired and the manager appeared out of his depth. West Brom are no world beaters but they were not the least intimidated by coming to Anfield and confidently defended and attacked with equal confidence when they had an opportunity to break and score remarkably easily.
Steve Clark won this bout hands down against an inexperienced Liverpool manager. Lauding the playing prowess of Liverpool pre-match was a cunning ploy and seemed to work as most of the liverpool team seemed to believe it was enough just to pull on a red shirt as opposed to "showing up".
i dont see much point in singling out individual players for criticism. i will simply say that, limited as i am in youth, agility and stamina, i would feel quite comfortable defending against the might of Raheem Sterling and Fabio Barini. and i would fancy popping a few goals no-legs Reina too.
Game over man.