By Chris Wright

Right. Straight off the bat, Pies would like to clarify that we're not saying this is 100% definitely the design for Arsenal's new home kit for 2012/13.

What we are saying is that this mock-up has been drafted by Arsenalinsider, who have a decent hit-rate on these sorts of things and who are also claiming to have been privy to a photo of the actual design courtesy of a deepthroat informant in the Nike camp and that they are willing to stand by their reproduction 'such is the strength of belief in their source'.

This is what the new Arsenal home shirt for next season looks like, Arsenalinsider can exclusively reveal. As in previous years, we have been given the first sneak peak at how Arsene Wenger's players will look in the latest offering from the club and manufacturers Nike.

We've been right every time in the past and we stand by this image, such is the strength of belief in our source.

Liverpool travel to Manchester and Old Trafford to face United for the second time in two weeks in a match that, depending on your resting heart rate, is either mildly exciting or something that's possibly life threatening. There's as much to cover off the pitch as there is on, but for everyone's sanity we'll try to just do the football.

This is what the new Arsenal home shirt for next season looks like, Arsenalinsider can excluisively reveal. As in previous years, we have been given the first sneak peak at how Arsene Wenger's players will look in the latest offering from the club and manufacturers Nike.

We've been right every time in the past and we stand by this image, such is the strength of belief in our source.

Heartbreak for Gabon and Aubamayeng but a bright future awaits... is a post from: Just Football

In my latest column for FourFourTwo I take a look at co-hosts Gabon and their exciting but ultimately heartbreaking Africa Cup of Nations campaign:

After the laughter comes tears.

Well, we kind of had an idea that Arsenal were playing well but not getting the results. It was a matter of details according to Arteta, Wenger, and others. It all came good in this one as Blackburn were the hapless victims of a rampant Arsenal side.

Chance conversion was another issue which was put to bed, at least temporarily, with 7 out of 8 shot on target registering on the scoreboard.

Juan Mata has spoken ahead of the United game on Sunday. In the short time he has been here in England, he has made an impact and has become an important player for Chelsea now and in the future.
Speaking of the weekend, Mata reveals that the players aren't happy with the ways things are going but are determined to put things right in every game starting with United.

I haven't given up on Arsenal making the top four because I can't.
Despite Arsenal appearing to want to make it as difficult as possible to get there, something inside me makes it hard for me to believe we won't make it. And that something inside me is certainly not wind.
Perhaps its the season when we needed a Lasagna to make it happen gives me belief.

A common belief is that US youth soccer players suffer from over coaching, and in many cases that is true. But in our helicopter parent society where kids rarely can just go 'play in the park', coaches are in a situation where they have to provide SOME instruction and opportunity to develop. How do you create a fun practice where the kids push themselves vs go through the motions while also correcting mistakes and allowing for self discovery of soccer skill?

Club captain Steven Gerrard has reiterated his confidence and belief in Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, and although he acknowledges that the pressure is on at the moment, Gerrard has not doubt that Dalglish is the right man to lead Liverpool forward.In an interview with ITV Sport, Gerrard expressed his admiration for Dalglish's willingness to put his legendary status on the line:"It took some

Owen Coyle felt Bolton Wanderers ran out deserved winners following their emphatic 3-1 success over Liverpool at the Reebok.
Bolton came into the game having lost 10 straight in league action to the Reds, a record that ended in style on Saturday.
Mark Davies fired the home side ahead early on with Nigel Reo-Coker doubling their advantage in the 29th minute.

AVB has responded today to claims made earlier in the week from Carlo Ancelotti that in order for Fernando Torres to step out of the shadows, Didier Drogba must be sold.
Let's just remind you of one thing, Villas-Boas very rarely likes to speak of individuals in relation to performances, he always focuses on the team.

After enjoying a great run of results against Manchester City in recent years, the last two league games haven't exactly gone our way and although Sunday's opponents have struggled a little in recent weeks, the Etihad will be a tough place to go and get a result.

There is a great belief in this current Spurs side however and Luka Modric is one player who is targeting an upset this time around.

Leon Best believes that Ben Arfa's belief in his own abilities can make him a big Newcastle star of the future. Leon Best after scoring at Aston Villa Alan Pardew talked about Ben Arfa recently and let it be known there were certain areas of his game that the Frenchman still had to work on.

Leon Best believes that Ben Arfa's belief in his own abilities can make him a big Newcastle star of the future. Leon Best after scoring at Aston Villa Alan Pardew talked about Ben Arfa recently and let it be known there were certain areas of his game that the Frenchman still had to work on.

Last week I touched upon our feeling as supporters around the squad; how the bonhomie appears to have improved. This both between the players and according to the respect that radiates out from fans compared with six months ago. I met little opposition to the supposition that the supporters were more tolerant with this more experienced roster than last year's.

Dalglish sings Carroll's praises ahead of Toon return

'We've got a much greater belief in him than some people' says Liverpool boss

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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‘We've got much greater belief in Andy Carroll than a lot of people have' – Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

The Scottish manager rubbished suggestions the 22-year-old is low on confidence, and hailed the return of captain Steven Gerrard, but insisted he will not be rushed back

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Danish defender Daniel Agger insists Liverpool must maintain belief if they are to solve their recent woes in front of goal.
The Reds were again left frustrated by a failure to take their chances in the 1-1 home draw against Blackburn Rovers on Boxing Day.
Rovers keeper Mark Bunn produced a number of top saves to deny the home team - particularly from Andy Carroll's late volley.

Agger urges Reds belief

Danish defender Daniel Agger insists Liverpool must maintain belief if they are to solve their recent woes in front of goal.

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By Chris Wright

Once again, the giant globe-spanning Illuminati conspiracy established to keep Liverpool from 'having their year' has come into effect and has demanded that the FA ban the club's most effective player this season for the next eight games and fined a week's wages just for openly and admittedly calling a black man a 'negro' a few times during a game of football.

By Chris Wright

Once again, the giant globe-spanning Illuminati conspiracy established to keep Liverpool from 'having their year' has come into effect and has demanded that the FA ban the club's most effective player this season for the next eight games and fined a week's wages just for openly and admittedly calling a black man a 'negro' a few times during a game of football.

Well Luis Suarez has been found guilty of Racism by the FA and banned for 8 matches and given a £40,000 fine. Liverpool have appealed this so he should be free to face Wigan in tonight's match.

"Today (Tuesday) is a very difficult and painful day for both me and my family. Thanks for all the support, I'll keep working!

Luis Suárez: Liverpool statement

• Club are 'very surprised and disappointed' • Statement: 'Luis Suárez is innocent' Liverpool FC is very surprised and disappointed with the decision of the FA commission to find Luis Suárez guilty of the charges against him.

Liverpool Football Club have issued a statement about Luis Suarez
Liverpool Football Club and the Montgomery City Bus Company are is very surprised and disappointed with the decision of the Football Association commission to find Luis Suarez and James F. Blake guilty of the charges against them.

Update: Liverpool has responded. They're not happy.

LFC considers racism in any form to be unacceptable without compromise. It is our strong held belief, having gone over the facts of the case, that Luis Suarez did not commit any racist act. It is also our opinion that the accusation by this particular player was not credible certainly no more credible than his prior unfounded accusations.

Morning all.

There's little point reflecting too much on the City game at this stage. It's done and dusted and we've got to refocus ourselves on the games ahead. It might be a strange thing to say but perhaps the team will take some measure of confidence from the defeat. The last trip to Manchester was traumatic, this time only the odd goal separated us from the most expensively assembled team in football.

Jordi Gomez claims Wigan will welcome Liverpool to the DW Stadium on Wednesday confident in their ability to pull off another shock result.
The Latics impressed many observers on Saturday evening as they stunned Chelsea with a dramatic late show on home soil.
Gomez's goal two minutes from the end of that contest saw Wigan take what could be a priceless point from the title-chasing Blues.

Manchester City 1 – 0 Arsenal: Match report and player ratings

Since our painful, last visit to Manchester a few months ago, Arsenal have made tremendous progress. In fact, the club achieved such a fantastic transformation since the late arrival of experienced, quality players like Arteta, Mertesacker, and Santos that most of us were confident we could get something out of our game against the other club from Manchester today.

Manchester City 1 – 0 Arsenal: Match report and player ratings

Since our painful, last visit to Manchester a few months ago, Arsenal have made tremendous progress. In fact, the club achieved such a fantastic transformation since the late arrival of experienced, quality players like Arteta, Mertesacker, and Santos that most of us were confident we could get something out of our game against the other club from Manchester today.

Sitting five points off the coveted Champions League places, Liverpool will look to gain maximum points in their upcoming fixtures. If they can stay close to fourth over the coming weeks, with the January transfer window looming and Dalglish being clear they have the option to buy or not and Steven Gerrard's return imminent; there will surely be the belief and potential within the club to be genuine contenders for fourth, right to the final whistle of the season.

Stoke are currently flying high (for Stoke) in 8th place and according to their internet forums, confidence about the upcoming match against us is up there to match. A bit surprising considering our run of form, but they reckon that they're the ones that can put a stop to it.
They always make it hard for us at the Britannia and they reckon that their strength in aerial and dead ball situations vs our weakness in aerial and dead ball situations will get them goals.