Ferguson remained briefly on the field to congratulate all of Liverpool's players, an act that delighted Houllier. "That shows he's not only a great manager but a great man," said Houllier.
"When we won this cup in 2001 we beat Birmingham City, who were in the First Division. This time we have beaten the full side of Manchester United and that means a lot. We're still not at United's level but we'll grow."
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