A Robbie Fowler penalty helped Liverpool to a point as they drew 1-1 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on the opening day of the 2006-07 season.

Rob Hulse had fired the home side into the lead but Rafael Benitez's charges got a lifeline when Steven Gerrard was sent tumbling in the penalty area.

Fowler stepped up to make it 1-1 from 12 yards out.