Kenny Dalglish says news that Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has committed the rest of his career to the club is "fantastic" and believes the inspirational midfielder will be key to his side's chances of silverware and a top-four Premier League finish this season.
The Reds finally have Gerrard back in their side following an injury-plagued 12 months and he looked close to his best when scoring the vital goal from the penalty spot in the 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final, first leg win at Manchester City 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.

Reports in the local press today that Sylvain Marveaux is back on Tyneside and continuing his rehabilitation at the Benton Training grounds. Sylvain Marveaux rehabilitation now at Newcastle The French winger last played in the tough 2-1 win over Everton when he left the field after 54 minutes with a groin problem.

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.

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard bids good riddance to injury-ravaged 2011

• 'I'll be glad to see the back of 2011′ • Latest absence had been 'absolute torture' The Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, has admitted he will be glad to see the end of a year which has seen him sidelined with injuries for long periods.

I must prove my value to Liverpool, says Jay Spearing

• Midfielder keen to persuade manager he does not need to buy • 23-year-old currently serving three-match suspension Jay Spearing has admitted he has to prove his value to Liverpool in order to persuade Kenny Dalglish he does not need to bring in reinforcements.

Some bad news this morning that both Cheick Tiote and Danny Guthrie are out injured and will not play on Saturday. Danny Guthrie out from four to six weeks And the news is that Danny Guthrie could be missing up to six weeks with a groin problem, and that's not good news for a Newcastle squad [...

The main question this weekend appears to be whether Rafael van der Vaart will return to the starting line up and reclaim his regular place behind the main striker.

According to manager Harry Redknapp, VDV is fit once again to challenge for his slot but there is a doubt over Sandro who has picked up a groin problem.

Steven Gerrard is eyeing Euro 2012 as a now-or-never opportunity to win silverware at international level, after admitting this summer's tournament could be his last for England.
Gerrard, 31, is entering the twilight years of an outstanding Liverpool career that has yielded success in the Champions League, UEFA Cup, FA Cup and Carling Cup.

Liverpool trust in rest cure for Steven Gerrard's infected ankle

• Captain has undergone treatment to combat infection • Midfielder will miss Swansea game and two England friendlies Liverpool hope rest for Steven Gerrard during the upcoming international break will cure an infection in their captain's right ankle.

Liverpool confirm new injury lay-off for Steve Gerrard

• Midfielder undergoes treatment for ankle infection • Definitely out of the matches with Spain and Sweden Liverpool have confirmed that Steve Gerrard will miss the club's Premier League encounter with Swansea on Saturday, as well as England's upcoming friendly matches against Spain and Sweden, after undergoing treatment for the ankle infection he suffered over the weekend.

New injury lay-off for Steven Gerrard a blow to Liverpool and England

• Midfielder undergoes treatment for ankle infection • Definitely out of England matches with Spain and Sweden Liverpool have confirmed that Steven Gerrard will miss the club's Premier League encounter with Swansea City on Saturday, as well as England's forthcoming friendly matches against Spain and Sweden, after undergoing treatment for the ankle infection he suffered over the weekend.

Liverpool awaiting results after Steven Gerrard's latest injury setback

• Midfielder photographed on crutches due to 'ankle infection' • Gerrard had only just returned from six months out Liverpool expect to discover the results of the treatment Steven Gerrard had on an ankle infection within the next couple of days but are keeping an open mind on the extent of the problem.

Liverpool awaiting results on Steven Gerrard's latest injury setback

• Midfielder photographed on crutches due to ankle infection • Gerrard had only just returned from six months out Liverpool expect to discover the results of the treatment Steven Gerrard had on an ankle infection within the next couple of days but are keeping an open mind over the extent of the problem.

Having only recently overcome a worrying groin problem, Steven Gerrard could now be sidelined for at least a month after being diagnosed with an infection in a cut on his ankle.
According to a report this morning in The Sun, the Reds' club captain will find out how long he will need to recover from the complaint today.

Steven Gerrard leaves Liverpool hospital with a leg in plaster

• Midfielder faces another lay-off with ankle infection • Gerrard was forced to miss match at West Brom Fears were growing that Steven Gerrard faces another lengthy injury absence after an infected ankle forced him to visit a Liverpool hospital on Sunday.

Match facts, team news and quotes ahead of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Sunderlandat the Emirates Stadium.

TEAM NEWS

Bacary Sagna's ankle injury sustained against Tottenham means he has joined Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Thomas Vermaelenon the injury list, but defenders Laurent Koscielny and Sebastien Squillaci and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny are available.

Kenny Dalglish believed Steven Gerrard's first XI comeback against Manchester United epitomized the captain's importance for Liverpool.
The England international played in the starting line-up for the first time in seven months following a groin problem and marked his return with an opening goal from a free-kick.

Steven Gerrard may start for Liverpool against Manchester United

• Liverpool captain in line for first start since March • Jordan Henderson vows to fight for Liverpool place Steven Gerrard is in contention to make his first Liverpool start in seven months against Manchester United on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.

Liverpool faces an anxious wait over the fitness of Martin Kelly after he was sent home from England U21 duty with a groin problem.
The 21-year-old defender played 90 minutes for Stuart Pearce's side as they beat Iceland 3-0 in Rekjavik in their Euro 2013 qualifier on Thursday night.
But he complained of tightness in his groin afterwards and, after consulting with the England medical staff, it was decided that he should return to Merseyside as a precautionary measure.

On Sunday, Manager Fabio Capello named his squad for England's final Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro and it includes two Liverpool players. Stewart Downing and Andy Carroll will lead the Anfield contingent ahead of Friday's game, the FA reports.
The 22 year-old striker Carroll has appeared three times for England and scored one goal.

All the team news, key facts and stats ahead of the Premier League clash at White Hart Lane.

TEAM NEWS

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will revert to his first-choice line-up for the derby, meaning Emmanuel Adebayor is in line to face his former club Arsenal at White Hart Lane.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is looking forward to a long and happy future with Luis Suarez at Anfield.
The Uruguayan scored his side's decisive second goal in superb, solo style in Saturday's engrossing 2-1 win over Wolves at Anfield, where Roger Johnson's own goal had set the home team on their way.

Gerrard Looking To Return

Liverpool Skipper Steven Gerrard could make his Premier League return and would like to mark his return with a victory against Wolves, also Kenny Dalglish's side would like to bounce back from two consecutive defeats in the league. The Reds gained some confidence with a win against Brighton in the Carling Cup on Wednesday, with two goals from Bellamy and Kuyt.

Big welcome sight for all Liverpool fans last night against Brighton in the Carling Cup was the appearance of Steven Gerrard for the last 15 minutes. The Liverpool skipper has endured the longest lay-off of his career, stretching six months and covering 17 matches, after surgery on a niggling groin problem that had previously restricted him to just 482 minutes under Dalglish.

Big welcome sight for all Liverpool fans last night against Brighton in the Carling Cup was the appearance of Steven Gerrard for the last 15 minutes. The Liverpool skipper has endured the longest lay-off of his career, stretching six months and covering 17 matches, after surgery on a niggling groin problem that had previously restricted him to just 482 minutes under Dalglish.

Kenny Dalglish urges caution over Steven Gerrard's England comeback

• Liverpool captain played in Carling Cup win over Brighton • Dalglish concerned over Gerrard's return being rushed Kenny Dalglish has urged Fabio Capello to be "intelligent" when it comes to considering Liverpool's Steven Gerrard for England duty.

Dalglish urges caution over Gerrard's England return

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has urged England coach Fabio Capello to be "intelligent" when it comes to considering Steven Gerrard for international duty. The midfielder, who Dalglish described as the club's talisman, made a welcome return to action in last night's 2-1 Carling Cup victory over Brighton.

Steven Gerrard to return for Liverpool in League Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion report

The captain has been absent since the back end of last season and did not figure in any of his team's games over the summer due to groin problem, but could make comeback next week

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Luis Suárez will be a Liverpool legend, says Steven Gerrard

• Uruguay forward's potential is 'scary' • His form gives Liverpool good chance of trophies The Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, has been so convinced by the performances of Luis Suárez that he is certain the Uruguay forward is going to become an Anfield legend.

Kenny Dalglish has revealed he has no fresh injury worries ahead of Liverpool's trip to Stoke City this weekend as he confirmed Steven Gerrard continues to make good progress in his recovery.
The boss expects to have Charlie Adam available for selection at the Britannia Stadium after the midfielder was ruled out of Scotland's Euro 2012 qualifier with Lithuania.

Darren Bent and Micah Richards have been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales on Tuesday and have returned to their clubs. Aston Villa striker Bent had not been able to train in the build-up to Friday's win over Bulgaria after picking up a groin problem and could not take part in training on Saturday.

Steven Gerrard pleased with Craig Bellamy's return to Liverpool

• Liverpool captain says he never wanted Bellamy to leave • Gerrard surprised at the departure of Raul Meireles Steven Gerrard says he never wanted Craig Bellamy to leave Anfield and is pleased the striker has returned for a second spell.

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard says he hopes to return for the Reds' September 18 clash against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
The England international has not featured since March due to a groin injury. After surgery in April, his recovery was further delayed by an infection which put him back in hospital in July and ruled him out of Liverpool's first matches of the new campaign.

Kenny Dalglish has revealed Glen Johnson is Liverpool's only injury doubt for Saturday's trip to Arsenal along with the recuperating Steven Gerrard.
The boss has confirmed the Reds will journey to the Emirates with a virtually fully-fit squad to choose from for the clash with the Gunners.
Dalglish told his pre-match press conference: "I think there is only Glen Johnson who might be a doubt, but other than that everybody's relatively fit.

The news of Spurs sudden injury crisis in midfield may have wider implications than mere selection for tomorrow's tie with Hearts.

Daniel Levy's promised period of streamlining has been slow to say the least but after Robbie Keane left the club earlier this week, it had been hoped that more would follow.

Shay Given set to be declared fit for Aston Villa's clash with Blackburn - Aston Villa FC news - Aston Villa - Sport - Birmingham Mail Given will resume full training tomorrow after being advised to rest up following the slight groin problem he sustained in Saturday's goalless draw at Fulham... And Given is expected to be fit and raring to go for his and McLeish's home debuts in Saturday

Team news, facts and figures ahead of the Champions League play-off first leg between Arsenal and Udinese at Emirates Stadium.

TEAM NEWS

Arsenal will be without suspended duo Samir Nasri and Robin van Persie. Nasri would not have been expected to play as he moves closer to a move away from the Emirates, whileCesc Fabregas has finally completed his protracted transfer to Barcelona.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and Everton boss David Moyes have called for calm following the unrest throughout the country during the week.
The new Premier League season is due to start on Saturday but after England's friendly with Holland was called off and the midweek Carling Cup program was disrupted it remains to be seen if all 20 teams will play their opening fixtures.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of the club's first three Premier League games of the season through injury.

Gerrard will miss the season-opening home clash against Sunderland, the trip to Arsenal and Bolton's visit to Anfield in August.

A statement on Liverpool's official website read:

"Steven Gerrard today began a course of antibiotic treatment for an infection related to an ongoing groin problem.