Liverpool Win the UEFA Super cup against Chelsea

Liverpool won the UEFA Super Cup against a club who has, at times, held an inferiority complex over them in cup finals. At times, Liverpool has aspired to be where Chelsea was in terms of standings and modern success.

The London club leave Istanbul tonight feeling the self-deprecation a loss on penalties inevitably brings, yet they would be first to admit they came into the game as self-titled underdogs.

The performance was stoic — playing with the gumption and heart of a team who knew it was up against an opponent it now clearly feels inferior to.

That sense of inferiority will only deepen, despite their efforts.

If you are a Chelsea supporter, there is a gremlin on your shoulder all evening, telling you that Adrian is going to be the hero of the hour.

This isn't plucky Liverpool, the team some troublesomely call the "devil's club" due to a perceived amount of boundless luck and good fortune.

Adrian realised the dreams of many, and the niggling doubts of some, tonight. He gets to celebrate the biggest achievement of his career despite not having an employer at the start of the month.