It's because they rely on Gerrard and Torres too much.
Apart from Alonso, they're merely a team of slightly better than average premier league players.

They need David Villa and a world class defender.
( Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sat 16 May 2009, 15:02, archived)

They can't handle the pressure it takes to win either I feel.
They had it in their hands briefly, and fucked it up.
( mike woz ere 7442200 & 7696970 getter, Sat 16 May 2009, 15:04, archived)