The feeling of frustration and disappointment after Steven Gerrard's second goal of the game went in last weekend was almost unbearable. We'd played them off the park for the whole game but thanks to two set pieces, were now level.

Obviously, things turned out alright for us, but it was only upon returning home and watching MOTD2 that I saw how Gerrard had chosen to celebrate his equalising goal.

Securing three points is always a joyous occasion for a Manchester United fan, achieving it the way it was on Sunday gives an incredible buzz, but doing it against your biggest rivals is simply...
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Today is the big day for the Jamie Carragher tributes, as the testimonial between the Liverpool XI and Everton XI kicks off from Anfield at 14:00GMT and 9:00EST.

All proceeds from the match will benefit charities via the 23 Foundation, and a healthy crowd is expected to attend. There's also plenty of big names attached you've no doubt heard Michael Owen is set to return, but we'll also see Luis Garcia, Jerzy Dudek, Danny Murphy, and Jamie Redknapp in action.

By Chris Wright

Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman has admitted that he fears star duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will jump ship in the January transfer window, if the club remains under it's current rootin' tootin' ownership and the players themselves don't begin to show signs of improvement.

Fernando Torres is preparing to drop a bombshell on new Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson in January by handing in a written transfer request, it has been suggested.
Torres is reportedly disgruntled at the Reds' manager's failure to bring in any more big-name signings since Joe Cole's arrival on a free transfer.

There was something in the air that night, the stars so bright Sunday was a day when Fernando Torres could have answered a lot. He was returning to Old Trafford, the scene of his last goal away from Anfield, and the stage on which he could make the most crucial of differences. His performance, however, [.

Ryan Babel has admitted that he 'failed personally' during Liverpool's humiliating Carling Cup exit to Northampton Town after being dropped from Holland's Euro 2012 squad.
The trying attacker suffered a double heartache on Wednesday as Liverpool crashed out to the League Two outfit on penalties just hours after he found out that Bert van Marwijk omitted him from the Oranje's upcoming qualifiers against Moldova and Sweden.

For the second successive season Liverpool have been left over-reliant on the form and fitness of Fernando Torres having failed to improve cover for a striker who has suffered two injury-plagued campaigns and, as Roy Hodgson conceded on Sunday, is not fully recovered from the knee problem that impacted on his World Cup.

There really is little else around so I thought I'd reflect on the start to the season, and one player in particular who looks re-born -Tomas Rosicky

This summer he was close to leaving, not of his own will I hastily add, but there has always been big interest from Germany in him but Werder Bremen and Everton both inquired over his availability as Arsenal were pursuing defenders from both the clubs, Phil Jagielka and Per Mertesacker were the targets on the Arsenal side.

While his Liverpool teammate and close friend Steven Gerrard will be captaining England tonight, Jamie Carragher will be preparing himself for a well earned testimonial against an Everton XI.

Carragher's time at Anfield has been varied. He has achieved some incredible success most notably on that night historic night in Istanbul.

Five games from Wembley. When you say that sentence again and again, the more straightforward the task seems.
While its fiercest critics continue to treat the competition with scorn and deride its place in the English football calendar, the Carling Cup provides the most simple, straightforward task for a club to enjoy a red-letter day.

The shamefully hostile reception given to former Liverpool pin up boy Michael Owen at Anfield on Saturday proves beyond doubt that legend Jaime Carragher was right on the money when he lamented that...
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The shamefully hostile reception given to former Liverpool pin up boy Michael Owen at Anfield on Saturday proves beyond doubt that legend Jaime Carragher was right on the money when he lamented that...
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I know this is a bit redundant but can I say it one more time? WHAT A MESS!!!!! All I see in the future is one massive court battle when all of the proverbial shit hits the fan.

Liverpool's board of directors will block any plans by owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks to use club assets to refinance their loans.

Few coaches seem to have divided opinion quite like the Spaniard. Good guy, bad guy; guilty as sin, innocent victim. He is solely responsible for the miserable fate that befell Liverpool; no, he is responsible for the club's greatest moments and was slain by the political and economic civil war at Anfield.

Liverpool starlet Jonjo Shelvey has revealed it was a "great honour" to play at Anfield for the first time in Jamie Carragher's testimonial.
Shelvey, 18, featured as the club celebrated the career of its veteran defender last weekend. While Carragher can boast a 20-year affiliation with the Reds, the ex-Charlton Athletic man is only just starting to make his mark since arriving this summer.

Liverpool is reportedly preparing a bid for Spanish wonderkid Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta.
The Athletic Bilbao teenager has been linked with the cream of Europe after making his first senior appearance in pre-season, and the Basque club are readying themselves for an offer from Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson.

Getting knocked out of the Cup by Liverpool is never a pleasant experience, but the last time it happened the event was totally overshadowed by a sickening injury to fans' favourite, Alan Smith.

When blocking a freekick taken by John Arne Riise, he dislocated his ankle and broke his leg.

By coincidence, Smith was in the crowd on Tuesday night and witnessed first hand the injury Antonio Valencia suffered, which is obviously something he can relate to.

Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways when they host Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Tuesday's dull draw against Rangers in the Champions League was largely blamed as a mistake in squad selection from Sir Alex Ferguson and the Scot is sure to get it right this time in front of an expected 76,000 capacity crowd.

Tomas Hicks senior is hell-bent on a full take-over of Liverpool Football Club, Anfield, Melwood and all of its assets in order to re-finance his loan with RBS worth £280 million.
The despicable Texan has reportedly agreed a deal with the Blackstone/GSO group to buy-out his loans with RBS buy Oct 1st.

It has been all downhill since that 'great' Liverpool second-place Premier League finish for Rafa Benitez, hasn't it?

And now after a sour end to Benitez's six-year reign at Anfield, he was hired as a replacement for Jose Mourinho at Inter.

Needless to say, the appointment puts Benitez in the hottest seat possible.

It is believed that Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will be given a transfer budget of £60m when the window opens once again in January, undoubtedly leading to wholesale changes after The Reds' disappointing start to the new season.
So who are these fine young individuals who could kick-start Liverpool's season, and more importantly, what will they bring to an ailing and disillusioned squad?

There was something in the air that night, the stars so bright Sunday was a day when Fernando Torres could have answered a lot. He was returning to Old Trafford, the scene of his last goal away from Anfield, and the stage on which he could make the most crucial of differences. His performance, however, [.

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In the same way that there were positives and negatives to be taken from Arsenal's performance, there are times when a draw feels like a point gained and there are times when it feels like two points dropped.
What's been odd about the draws against Liverpool and again against Sunderland, was that they were somewhere in the middle.

It's already not been the best of weeks for Liverpool. A defeat at Manchester United is never easy to take, but now former manager Rafa Benitez has revealed some worrying information about the clubs hierarchy.

Pressure on the decision makers at Anfield is already at fever pitch, and Benitez's accusations will only add further strain to the relationship between the Liverpool board and the clubs fans.

TOP 10 FOOTBALL FANS IN EUROPE (UEFA SURVEY)

It has been said that the 12th man is like an endangered species in modern football. This weekend I waxed un-poetically about the legacy of Liverpool fans and the famous atmosphere they create at Anfield and when they travel on the road.

The Reds face league two side Northampton Town tonight at Anfield and Roy should surely be looking to do well in this competition with the realisation that the Premier League for Liverpool this season is more than out of reach. It would be nice however to see a mixture of youngsters play tomorrow but also a [.

Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich are looking at the prospect of buying Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina as their answer to the retired Oliver Kahn. The Spanish keeper has impressed during numerous weeks at Anfield despite Liverpool sitting uncomfortably in 16th place in the Premiership.
The player is highly rated and reports from Germany and Holland suggest the South German team may look to Reina as the ideal summer signing with Munich already leaking goals at the back this season.

Manchester United are monitoring the progress of Italian international Claudio Marchisio, with a view to potentially making a move for the 24-year-old Juventus midfielder next summer.
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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is considering a January move for Newcastle United winger Wayne Routledge if he gets enough funds from the Anfield board.

Emiliano Insua has left Liverpool for Turkish giants Galatasaray on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent.
The 21-year-old full-back has been at Liverpool for the past four years, having joined as a youngster from Boca Juniors.
However, he struggled to break into the side and recent signing of Paul Konchesky by the Anfield club put another hurdle in his path.

Liverpool attacker Ryan Babel has dismissed rumours of a move to Tottenham or West Ham, saying he is 'going nowhere'.
The 23-year-old has been the subject of intense speculation on the final day of the transfer window, but insists he will be staying at Anfield for the foreseeable future.
Babel was reported to be flying south in a helicopter on Tuesday, headed for the capital with both Spurs and the Hammers possible destinations.

Javier Mascherano has warned Roy Hodgson that he will reveal the truth behind the "lies" that surrounded his departure from Anfield – and admitted his £17m move to Barcelona was a year overdue. He also insisted there was never an offer on the table for him to join Rafa Benítez at Internazionale.
Mascherano was reported to have refused to play against Manchester City as he sought to force through a move to Spain, with Hodgson accusing him of being "selfish".

On this day, September 2nd, William "Bill" Shankly was born 98 years ago. He passed away on September 29th, 1981, but not before giving a life of service to the club he loved: Liverpool FC. After a playing career at Preston North End and earning 5 caps with Scotland, Shankly managed at Anfield from 1959 to 1974.

On this day, September 2nd, William "Bill" Shankly was born 98 years ago. He passed away on September 29th, 1981, but not before giving a life of service to the club he loved: Liverpool FC. After a playing career at Preston North End and earning 5 caps with Scotland, Shankly managed at Anfield from 1959 to 1974.

Jamie Carragher has asked Liverpool fans to be understanding of Michael Owen's decision to join Manchester United, ahead of his testimonial at Anfield, which Owen will feature in.

Owen returned with Newcastle a few years ago and was booed by the home crowd so it should come as no surprise that he got a rotten time when returning with United last season.

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Liverpool's medical team have confirmed that, although he made his return to action on the opening day of the Premier League, striker Fernando Torres will not reach peak fitness for at least another month despite being ahead of schedule.

By Ollie Irish

'We all dream of a team of Carraghers,' the Kop roars, though perhaps not quite as much as they did a few seasons ago, when Jamie Carragher was the most consistent English centre-back around. Hmm, you'd have to say a team of Carraghers might be lacking a little pace and creativity.

The Daily Mail have reported that Gerard Houllier is to be the new man in charge at Villa Park. The 62 year old, if the papers are anything to go by, is now the hot favourite with the board and will become Villa's first foreign manager for 20 years, Jozef Venglos was the man in charge, spending just one season at the club.

Gerrard Backs Capello Ahead Of Euro 2012 Qualifiers

English captain Steven Gerrard has defended Fabio Capello ahead of England's first Euro qualifiers versus Bulgaria and Switzerland, calling the cries for his ousting "crazy."

"It's important Fabio is still given a chance.

New beginnings at Anfield under Hodgson?

For man who prides himself on doing his job with the minimum of fuss, the first two months of Roy Hodgson's reign as Liverpool manager have been a flurry of activity. Whilst the blame for the boardroom wrangling cannot be laid at the door of the affable Hodgson, he seems to be unusually flustered in his dealings.