Liverpool's top four hopes are delicately balanced at the moment. The club is only four points behind Chelsea, and with 42 points still to play for, fourth place is still very much in the club's hands. However, Kenny Dalglish's team has struggled for consistency this season, and has regularly failed to capitalise on the inconsistency of Chelsea and Arsenal.

Liverpool legend Ian Rush has escaped serious injury after being involved in a serious car crash in Egypt. Rushie was in Cairo to official open a new LFC Academy and Soccer School, and during a sightseeing trip to the pyramids, his car was hit by another vehicle and crashed into a wall.

De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Park, Welbeck.

Bench: Lindegaard, Ferdinand, Berbatov, Hernandez, Fabio, M.Keane, Pogba.

LFC: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Maxi, Gerrard, Henderson, Downing, Carroll.

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Liverpool stars Jose Enrique and Sebastian Coates went back to school as they took part in some fantastic community department led initiatives.
The duo, who were joined by Liverpool FC Ladies skipper Vicky Jones, visited St. Silas Primary School in Toxteth for the LFC Equality 4 All Scheme, and then Shorefields Community College in Dingle Vale for the LFC Premier League 4 Sport event.

Liverpool FC announced plans to open its first ever international football Academy in the Egyptian capital of Cairo.
The groundbreaking venture, a first for Liverpool FC in the Middle East, was officially unveiled by Reds legend Ian Rush at a ceremony attended by media from all over the region.
The Academy, when it officially opens early next month, will have a permanent base in Madinaty, a new 33 million square metre ultra-modern extension city being built within New Cairo, with a supporting soccer school in nearby Al Rehab designed to help identify the best young footballing talent in Cairo.

Jamie Carragher is flattered by talk of a role at LFC after retirement - but insists extending his playing career for as long as possible is his top priority right now.
Fellow Scouser Steven Gerrard signed a new deal at the club last week which will see him adopt an ambassadorial role once his playing days are over.

Jamie Carragher is flattered by talk of a role at LFC after retirement - but insists extending his playing career for as long as possible is his top priority right now.
Fellow Scouser Steven Gerrard signed a new deal at the club last week which will see him adopt an ambassadorial role once his playing days are over.

LFC: LFC makes new friends

Liverpool Football Club is making new friends.

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Goal: Why it is in nobody's interest for Andy Carroll to make a dramatic return to Newcastle

Selling the £35 million Liverpool striker back to the Toon for a knock-down price would not make sense and the player has informed friends he has no intention of coming back

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Goal: Liverpool assistant manager Steve Clarke praises the contribution of Craig Bellamy and calls on side to raise their game against Manchester City

The Welsh forward was named the club's player of the month for December and will be crucial for the Reds when they head to the Etihad for the League Cup semi-final first leg

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Goal: Liverpool assistant manager Steve Clarke praises the contribution of Craig Bellamy and calls on side to raise their game against Manchester City

The Welsh forward was named the club's player of the month for December and will be crucial for the Reds when they head to the Etihad for the League Cup semi-final first leg

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Goal: Liverpool assistant manager Steve Clarke praises the contribution of Craig Bellamy and calls on side to raise their game against Manchester City

The Welsh forward was named the club's player of the month for December and will be crucial for the Reds when they head to the Etihad for the League Cup semi-final first leg

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LFC: In-form Skrtel targets final

Martin Skrtel believes he is playing the best football of his Anfield career so far and says that the confidence placed in him by manager Kenny Dalglish has helped him grow as a player.

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Goal: Wednesday's Bet of the Day: A low scoring match between Manchester City and Liverpool

After a correct tip in the first League Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Cardiff, Adam Bate doesn't see many goals between the two Premier League big boys on Wednesday

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Talksport: Ryder: If Newcastle could get Carroll for £10million they'd take him

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Guardian: Newcastle deny £10m approach to Liverpool for striker Andy Carroll

• Reports linked Alan Pardew with cut-price bid for Carroll • Newcastle sources deny making contact with Liverpool Newcastle United have dismissed speculation that their former striker Andy Carroll could make a cut-price return to Tyneside.

Mail: Andy Carroll 'happy' at Liverpool

Andy Carroll has no plans to leave Liverpool despite the possibility of a shock return to Newcastle. They could offer the Liverpool flop an incredible route out of his Anfield nightmare by tabling a bid in the transfer window.

Telegraph: Andy Carroll agent and Newcastle deny cut-price return as striker remains 'happy' at Liverpool

Striker's agent and Newcastle play down speculation cut-price return will happen in transfer window.

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LFC: Rumour: Reds eye £10m striker

According to today's press, Liverpool are considering a move for a Premier League striker. Check out this and all the other latest rumours in our media watch area.

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Telegraph: Liverpool fans 'should show support for Tom Adeyemi, not Luis Suarez'

Liverpool fans should repair their "damaged" reputations by showing support for Tom Adeyemi, rather than Luis Suarez, according a leading anti-racism campaigner.

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Sky: No Newcastle bid for Carroll

Sky Sports sources understand there has been no contact between Newcastle and Liverpool regarding Andy Carroll.

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BBC: Luis Suarez right to apologise for 'mistake' Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says Liverpool's Luis Suarez is right to apologise for racially abusing Patrice Evra, as he believes it was just a "mistake" that happened on the pitch.

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BBC: Andy Carroll's agent denies transfer link to Newcastle

The agent of Liverpool's Andy Carroll says there is "no truth" in newspaper reports linking the striker with a return to Newcastle United.

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Talksport: Moose's transfer window round-up January 11

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Mirror: Mancini: Suarez is no racist, but he did make a mistake

"It is important to say 'I am sorry, I made a mistake, I apologise for this and I accept the charge'," says Man City boss

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Mail: Martin Skrtel prepares for Carling Cup match Manchester City Liverpool

Martin Skrtel remembers his first month at Anfield with great clarity. It is four years to the day since the Slovakian moved to Merseyside and there could be no better way to mark that anniversary than by helping Liverpool towards Wembley.

Goal: ‘In 30 years I have never seen a sending off for a tackle like this' Roberto Mancini perplexed by red card for Manchester City's Vincent Kompany

The Belgian is suspended for four matches after second red of the season, and his manager is upset his appeal failed following dismissal against Manchester United in the FA Cup

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Goal: ‘In 30 years I have never seen a sending off for a tackle like this' Roberto Mancini perplexed by red card for Manchester City's Vincent Kompany

The Belgian is suspended for four matches after second red of the season, and his manager is upset his appeal failed following dismissal against Manchester United in the FA Cup

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Telegraph: Luis Suarez wants to repay Liverpool with silverware and Champions League place following racism controversy

Liverpool striker reveals desire to win trophy and Champions League spot when he returns from racism ban.

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LFC: Blog: Time as important as money

In our latest look at new content being added to our social media hub The Kop, we've come across a great new blog posted by Liverpool fan 'redsi4eva'.

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Mirror: Suarez: I'll repay Dalglish by firing Liverpool to a trophy

Uruguay star wants to put race row behind him and focus on football with the Reds

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Guardian: Football transfer rumours: Andy Carroll back to Newcastle?

Today's fluff is covered in a deep layer of cinder The Mill bought a toaster last winter. At the time it seemed like the bees knees, all shining dials and levers, promising crisp, crunchy slices of breakfast goodness and boasting the capacity to adequately service a thick teacake or hefty muffin.

Goal: Deal or no deal? Should Liverpool sell Andy Carroll back to Newcastle for £15m this month?

The Englishman has failed to live up to his billing at Anfield thus far. Should the Reds send the striker back to the North East or keep the faith?

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Goal: Newcastle ready to bid for Andy Carroll and Liverpool would be prepared to sell if price is right – report

The Geordie became the most expensive British footballer of all time when the Reds snapped him up for 12 months ago, but they are apparently willing to deal at around £25 million

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BBC: Luis Suarez apology was important, says Roberto Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says it was important that Liverpool's Luis Suarez apologised for his comments to Patrice Evra.

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Sky: Enrique enjoying Reds life

Jose Enrique is relishing the responsibility of using his own initiative under the tactics of Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish.

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Mail: Luis Suarez has double target to repay Liverpool

Luis Suarez has set his sights on finishing a turbulent season on a high by helping Liverpool lift a trophy and secure a top-four finish.

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LFC: Reds hope for spirit of '81

Ahead of tonight's first leg, we take a look back to the 1981 League Cup semi-final when a certain Kenny Dalglish scored the crucial goal that took Liverpool to Wembley at the expense of Man City.

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LFC: Reds to equal Arsenal record

Liverpool will equal Arsenal's record when they play their 14th League Cup semi-final tonight against Manchester City.

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LFC: How to follow tonight's semi-final

Liverpool take on Manchester City in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final at the Etihad Stadium tonight. Here is how you can follow the game on LFC TV and on your PC.

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