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Burnley v. Sunderland 12:45 GMT Team news: Burnley captain Steven Caldwell is still troubled by the
groin injury which has kept him off the pitch this season. Michael Duff is back from his ankle
injury, but is expected to start on the bench. Sunderland summer signing Lee Cattermole is a doubt
for the trip to Burnley, still suffering [.
Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has proclaimed that he will prove his worth to the club with
stellar performances once he is fully fit.
The former Roma player is currently recovering from a surgery on his ankle.
"I know Liverpool have spent millions on signing me but I'm here to prove I'm worth it," Aquilani
told the club's official website.
Tomorrow night England can put the heartache of missing out on a place in the European
Championships behind them by qualifying for the World Cup next summer. They take on Croatia, at
Wembley, knowing a win would guarantee them a place in South Africa and to add some extra spice to
an already hot encounter – the English also have a cause for revenge.
Jamie Carragher has said scouting for young talent abroad is perfectly acceptable - as long as it
is done within the rules.
The Liverpool defender, who came through the youth ranks on Merseyside alongside captain Steven
Gerrard, believes provided young English players are given the chance to prove themselves, then
bringing in foreign youngsters should be allowed.
Fernando Torres has insisted he is looking forward to staying at Liverpool for a long time to
come.
The Spanish striker has enjoyed two successful seasons with the Reds but speculation regularly
resurfaces linking him with a return to his homeland.
However, Torres maintains that he is enjoying life at Anfield and does not plan to leave in the
near future.
Adebayor charged for Arsenal incidents
Full Article
(CNN) The English Football Association has hit Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor with
charges of violent and improper conduct following the Togo captain's performance against his former
club Arsenal.
Time to wipe Saturday's nightmare from our memories.
Standard Liege captain Steven Defour broke his right foot in a league game at the
weekend and is likely to be out of the whole group stage.
Midfielder Wilfried Dalmat and striker Igor de Camargo are injury doubts, and Alex Witsel is
short of match practice because of an eight-game domestic ban.
Striker Dirk Kuyt says Liverpool FC's confidence has returned thanks to three successive wins
following a shaky start to the season.
Having lost two of their first three Premier League matches, Rafa Benitez's side seem to be back on
track, although last night's laboured 1-0 Champions League win over Debrecen showed there is still
plenty of room for improvement.
Liverpool FC striker Dirk Kuyt says the Reds can make Anfield a more profitable venue in terms of
Premier League points having struggled to break down teams at home last season.
Seven draws against the likes of Stoke, Fulham, West Ham and Hull ultimately cost Rafa Benitez's
side what would have been a first title in 20 years as they finished second, four points behind
Manchester United.
Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick s Liverpool gained revenge for last season's 2-2 draw also at
Anfield.
The Spaniard opened the scoring on 20mins with a bit of trickery before drilling home in the far
corner.
Hull grabbed an instant equaliser when a poor headed clearance by Skrtel fell to Brazilian Geovanni
whose low shot beat Reina.
Yes, you read that correctly. Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, is definitely not known for his
headers, but managed to put two into the back of the net against Croatia. It doesn't appear that
any of the squad picked up injuries during the break, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief.
Goal videos after the bump.
Adebayor charged for Arsenal incidents
Full Article
(CNN) The English Football Association has hit Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor with
charges of violent and improper conduct following the Togo captain's performance against his former
club Arsenal.
Standard Liege v Arsenal
UEFA Champions League
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 19:45
Arsene Wenger prefaces the match with some comments on the Eduardo case. He believed it was the
media news cycle which led the UEFA disciplinary panel to jump the gun.
"Sometimes they choose somebody and they say 'let's do him' and everybody jumps on the
wagon.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has revealed he is a changed man after his recent court case,
which he found "frightening and intimidating".
The England midfielder found himself charged with affray following an altercation in a Southport
bar after the Reds' 5-1 victory over Newcastle in December last year.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes Rafa Benitez operates on a 'different level' to other
managers after revealing how he has adapted to his boss' methods.
Former Valencia chief Benitez arrived at Anfield in 2004 and has since guided the Reds to UEFA
Champions League glory and an FA Cup win, while also transforming a struggling side into genuine
Premier League title contenders.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres scored a brilliant hat-trick to blow away struggling Hull at
Anfield.
The Spain striker scored twice in the first half either side of Geovanni's equaliser and added a
third soon after the interval.
Captain Steven Gerrard scored a fourth just before the hour and substitute Ryan Babel added two
late goals as Liverpool made it four league wins - including 16 goals - in succession.
