Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has backed Arsene Wenger's claim that Arsenal's dream of winning the European Cup was ended by bad refereeing decisions.
Houllier, who won four trophies in his spell as Liverpool manager, said: "From a personal point of view I was happy Liverpool won but I also felt for my friend Arsene because over the two legs he deserved at least as much to win as Liverpool.
"To me it was a clear-cut penalty in the first leg and then one was given against them in the second leg. That's why he was not happy.
"At the top level a decision like that can make you or break you.
"But both teams showed marvellous qualities. They were two very good Champions League encounters and excellent promotion for the game itself. The attitude and the fair play was fantastic."