Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists he will resist any temptation to rush captain Steven Gerrard back into action too soon.
The Reds' talismanic skipper came off the bench in recent fixtures against Newcastle and Man City following two months out with an ankle infection.
The temptation to start Gerrard in upcoming matches will be even greater for boss Dalglish given that star striker Luis Suarez is in the midst of an eight-game suspension.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard put more than two months of frustration behind him to score on his first start since October as his side beat Oldham 5-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.
After three substitute appearances following recovery from an ankle infection the 31-year-old finally reclaimed his place in the team and expertly dispatched the penalty which put his side into a lead they did not surrender despite a valiant effort from their League One opponents.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was involved in an argument with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini after the 1-0 Carling Cup defeat at the Etihad Stadium last night, and here is a snippet of the conversation.The pair clashed twice after the game, prompting Mancini to blast:"Steven Gerrard can say what he wants.

By Alan Duffy

Fresh from signing a contract extension with his one and only club, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has found himself on the end of some lovely praise from his manager.

Kenny Dalglish has claimed that the 32-year-old Gerrard, recetnyl returned from a long-term injury, could play on for another seven years and may go on to be considered the greatest player ever to wear a Liverpool shirt.

FA Cup Preview: United to finally beat Liverpool at Anfield - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Here's a look ahead at the biggest matches in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend, along with top betting tips for each game.

Liverpool v Manchester United

No doubting the big game of this weekend's FA Cup fourth round action as Liverpool play host to arch rivals Manchester united in what promises to be an action packed and explosive encounter.

Liverpool beat Man Utd 2-1 in the FA Cup 4th round on Saturday, thanks to an overdue goal from Dirk Kuyt in the 88th minute.
Liverpool lined up with a defensive formation with Jamie Carragher in front of a flat back four, paying too much respect to a United side shorn of players like Vidic, Ferdinand and Rooney.

Defender Glen Johnson insists the return of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will re-ignite the Reds' season.
The midfield general came off the bench to inspire Kenny Dalglish's men to a comfortable 3-1 victory against Newcastle at Anfield on Friday night.
He bagged the crucial third goal for Liverpool late on to secure all three Premier League points to leave them in fifth place, but crucially, in a position to challenge for a UEFA Champions League spot.

Defender Glen Johnson insists the return of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will re-ignite the Reds' season.
The midfield general came off the bench to inspire Kenny Dalglish's men to a comfortable 3-1 victory against Newcastle at Anfield on Friday night.
He bagged the crucial third goal for Liverpool late on to secure all three Premier League points to leave them in fifth place, but crucially, in a position to challenge for a UEFA Champions League spot.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he will be glad to see the end of a year which has seen him sidelined with injuries for long periods.
Last season ended prematurely because of a groin problem in March which required surgery and his comeback in the new campaign was delayed by an infection.

Stevie and Carra's Ablett tribute

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and vice-captain Jamie Carragher have paid tribute to Gary Ablett, after the former Red passed away on Sunday night.

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Manchester City are not leagues ahead of the rest of us Liverpool's Jordan Henderson eyes Eastlands upset

The former Sunderland man is hoping to build on Friday's victory over Newcastle at Anfield, whilst hailing the return of captain Steven Gerrard from injury

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Working alongside Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is acting as a learning curve for midfielder Jordan Henderson.
The England Under-21 international is still finding his feet at Anfield after his summer move from Sunderland.
He has made 22 appearances, 18 of which have been from the start and he has played the full 90 minutes in Liverpool's last eight matches.

Reds urge Gerrard caution

Kenny Dalglish insists he will resist any temptation to rush captain Steven Gerrard back into action too soon.

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Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits they will miss Luis Suarez as he serves his eight-match ban - but insists they have to look past the Uruguay international's absence.
The club announced they had decided not to appeal against the Football Association punishment imposed for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra just over an hour before the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is likely to rotate his squad for the game against the League One Latics.
That could mean recalls for defenders Jamie Carragher and Sebastian Coates, who have not started since the Carling Cup win at Chelsea in late November.
Striker Luis Suarez serves the second game of an eight-match ban, but captain Steven Gerrard will probably be given another chance to continue building up his sharpness having made three substitute appearances following his comeback from an ankle infection.

Guardian: Liverpool 5-1 Oldham Athletic | FA Cup third round match report

Shunning the FA Cup in protest at the eight-match ban handed to Luis Suárez was among the more ludicrous proposals put to Liverpool by indignant supporters. Mercifully it was given short shrift by the Anfield club and Kenny Dalglish's team as they ended another turbulent week by overcoming an obstinate Oldham Athletic to secure their place in the fourth round.

Guardian: Oldham's Tom Adeyemi suffers 'racial abuse' in Liverpool FA Cup tie

• Defender visibly upset after exchange with fan or fans • Merseyside police confirm arrests have been made Liverpool were embroiled in another racism controversy on Friday night when arrests were made on suspicion of shouting abuse at the Oldham Athletic defender Tom Adeyemi.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard put more than two months of frustration behind him to score on his first start since October as his side beat Oldham 5-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.
After three substitute appearances following recovery from an ankle infection the 31-year-old finally reclaimed his place in the team and expertly dispatched the penalty which put his side into a lead they did not surrender despite a valiant effort from their League One opponents.

Guardian: Oldham captain Dean Furman angry at 'disgraceful abuse' of Tom Adeyemi

• Adeyemi was in tears after comments from the Kop • 'I hope the authorities take heavy action' The abuse suffered by Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi in last night's 5-1 FA Cup third round defeat to Liverpool at Anfield was an "absolute disgrace", according to his captain Dean Furman.

Liverpool fans are overjoyed to see club captain Steven Gerrard back playing for the club regularly, and his inspirational impact on the team is being praised across the board. Former Arsenal stalwart Martin Keown joined the chorus of approval during the BBC's 'Football Focus' program' on Saturday.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard slots home a 13th minute penalty to give the visitors the lead, following a foul on Daniel Agger from City defender Stefan Savic in the area.

Steven Gerrard gives Liverpool the edge at 13mins

Liverpool will go to the second leg of the Carling Cup Semi Final with a 1 goal advantage. A penalty given away by Stefan Savic's foul on Daniel Agger, appearing to be slight accidental contact, however there was no questioning the decision.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard have a difference of opinion on Glenn Johnson's two footed tackle during their teams League Cup semi final 1st leg at the Ethihad last night which Liverpool won 1-0.

Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard has re-upped his current Liverpool contract which will see him end his career at his boy-hood hero's.

Gerrard told Liverpool's official website:
"It's a very proud day for myself and my family.

"This is the club I love and is the club I have supported since I was a young boy.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has signed a long term deal with Liverpool to keep him at the club for the rest of his playing career and beyond as a club ambassador.

Gerrard is set to become a one club player after he first signed for Liverpool when he was only 8 years old. No wonder he is said to be so happy to commit his long term future to the club.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish feels captain Steven Gerrard fully deserved to be rewarded with a new long-term deal at Anfield.
The England international put pen to paper on a contract extension on Merseyside on Thursday, the terms of which were not disclosed by the club.
The 31-year-old, who has spent his entire career with the Reds, finalized the deal less than 24 hours after scoring the only goal in their 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final first leg victory at Manchester City.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has signed a contract extension and set his sights on a bright future for the club he loves.
Gerrard has spent his entire career with the Reds and has now put pen to paper on a new deal that commits him to staying at Anfield long-term.
The news comes less than 24 hours after the midfielder helped Liverpool take a 1-0 lead over Manchester City in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.

Liverpool's iconic captain Steven Gerrard has committed his future to the club after signing a new contract that will see him end his career with the Reds. Gerrard is one of those few players who have remain true and loyal to their club and though he has struggled with injuries for most of the season, this news will most definitely be welcomed by all fans.

Having had a great win at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City in the Carling Cup on Wednesday night, expect to see Kenny re-introduce the likes of Jose Enriqué, Maxi Rodriguez as well as the combination of returning Captain Steven Gerrard to play alongside Charlie Adam in midfield in the absence of young Jay Spearing who did his hamstring on Wednesday.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes that club captain Steven Gerrard could continue playing well into his late 30s if he remains fit.
The England international midfielder, 31 at the moment, signed an extension to his existing deal on Thursday but has already said that he is looking to go beyond his current contract.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has already set his sights on earning another contract at Anfield despite only just signing an extension.
On Thursday, the 31-year-old agreed a new deal which will keep him at the club until the end of his career - but the midfielder has not set a date on when that will be.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admits the team's difficulties at Anfield are damaging their hopes of a top-four finish.
Carragher, 34 later this month, has had to watch many of those struggles from the bench but started in the Premier League at home to Stoke City and, though they are currently unbeaten in 11 fixtures at Anfield, the Reds have also dropped 14 points and trail fourth-placed Chelsea.

Paul Merson felt Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish got his tactics wrong in their 0-0 draw with Stoke.
The Reds went into the match with three central defenders - Jamie Carragher, Sebastian Coates and Martin Skrtel - looking to deal with Stoke's lone striker Peter Crouch.
Merson said it became quickly apparent that Liverpool didn't need so many bodies at the back, but Dalglish persisted with the formation throughout a frustrating 90 minutes for the Anfield crowd.

Paul Merson felt Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish got his tactics wrong in their 0-0 draw with Stoke.
The Reds went into the match with three central defenders - Jamie Carragher, Sebastian Coates and Martin Skrtel - looking to deal with Stoke's lone striker Peter Crouch.
Merson said it became quickly apparent that Liverpool didn't need so many bodies at the back, but Dalglish persisted with the formation throughout a frustrating 90 minutes for the Anfield crowd.

Coke-d up spot-kick row Bury captain Steven Schumacher and midfielder Giles Coke were both booked after a row over who should take a penalty during their 3-2 win over Yeovil. Having won the spot-kick, Coke grabbed the ball with the intention of taking the penalty. Skipper and usual penalty taker Schumacher attempted to pull rank, [.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard wants to maintain focus ahead of Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final second leg - by banning talk of Wembley.
The Reds hold a 1-0 lead over Manchester City from the first leg and are favourites to progress ahead of the return game at Anfield, but Gerrard insists the team must prepare correctly.

In a case of the means justifying the end, Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish employed stultifyingly negative tactics to triumph against Manchester City in the Carling Cup two weeks ago. This ruined the game as a spectacle, and Liverpool fans will be hoping for a more proactive, attacking approach in the second leg tomorrow.

On-loan Bury striker Giles Coke and Captain Steven Schumacher are both booked after this very embarrassing row over who was to take the penalty.
Needless to say the captain won and stook it away as Bury beat Yeovil 3-2.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has called on his team to raise their game as his club pursue victory in their League Cup campaign and continue to cling on to their fast fading hopes of Champions League qualification. Gerrard's side have struggled in recent games in spite of heavy investment in the squad by manager Kenny Dalglish at the start of the current campaign - and even a recent return to fitness and form of the talismanic Gerrard has not been enough to stop the club sliding to 7th in the Premier League table.

Craig Bellamy has been absolutely superb for Liverpool this season, and he was excellent again yesterday against Manchester City, scoring the goal that won the tie and sent the club to Wembley. After the game, club captain Steven Gerrard was full of praise for the Welshman. Gerrard, who set Liverpool on their way to victory with another excellent penalty, told reporters:"He [Bellamy] been superb