BLACKBURN Rovers denied former boss Kenny Dalglish to claim a surprise point at Liverpool in the Premier League this afternoon.

Rovers went ahead on the stroke of half time thanks to Charlie Adam's second own goal against Blackburn in two seasons.

Adam, who scored an own goal against Rovers while a Blackpool player last season, could only divert Morten Gamst Pedersen's inswinging corner into the net with his shin in the 45th minute.

Liverpool levelled eight minutes after the interval though, as Maxi Rodriguez rose highest to nod home Martin Skrtel’s looping header.

Mark Bunn, starting in place of the injured Paul Robinson, made a fine save to keep out a header from Stewart Downing and even Steven Gerrard’s return from injury as a substitute could not help to create a winner for Liverpool.

Bunn was in fine form and made a superb stop to keep out Andy Carroll in the dying seconds before Daniel Agger’s effort was cleared off the line.

The draw, however, was not enough to lift Steve Kean’s side off the bottom of the Premier League table.

Rovers: Mark Bunn, Jason Lowe, Chris Samba, Grant Hanley, Adam Henley, Junior Hoilett (Simon Vukcevic 75), David Dunn (Radosav Petrovic 84), Steven Nzonzi, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Mauro Formica, Yakubu (David Goodwillie 90). Subs not used: Jake Kean, Josh Morris, Ruben Rochina, Nick Blackman.

Liverpool: Pepe Reina, Glen Johnson, Martin Skrtel, Daniel Agger, Jose Enrique, Maxi Rodriguez (Craig Bellamy 81), Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam (Steven Gerrard 69), Stewart Downing, Luis Suarez, Andy Carroll. Subs not used: Doni, Jamie Carragher, Martin Kelly, Jonjo Shelvey, Dirk Kuyt.

Referee: Mike Jones.

Attendance: 44,441.