Liverpool were set to face Everton in the Merseyside Derby on February 25th, this game will have to be rescheduled as Liverpool now face Cardiff in the League Cup final on February 26th at Wembley.
No date has been set for the rescheduled match as yet.

Liverpool were set to face Everton in the Merseyside Derby on February 25th, this game will have to be rescheduled as Liverpool now face Cardiff in the League Cup final on February 26th at Wembley.
No date has been set for the rescheduled match as yet.

In five weeks time, we have the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Steve Gerrard are both on the books of Wasserman Media Group.
So are Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard and midfielder Landon Donovan.
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In recent years, the January window's been relatively tame 2007 was maybe the most active, with Javier Mascherano and Alvaro Arbeloa among the names on the way in, and 2008 saw Martin Skrtel arrive with Momo Sissoko heading out. But 2009 brought only the exit for the recently arrived but underwhelming Robbie Keane, and 2010 had only Maxi Rodriguez arriving on a free with Andrea Dossena and Andriy Voronin leaving Anfield.

Luis Suarez today spoke of his delight after being named the Standard Chartered Player of the Month for an unprecedented third time in succession.
The Uruguay striker scooped October's accolade after tallying an incredible 70 per cent of your vote in a poll on this website.
Jose Enrique was named as runner-up, collecting 13 per cent of the vote, while Andy Carroll came third with four per cent.

Liverpool v Manchester United – preview

Two weeks after beating Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison the Reds (that's the ‘Reds' of Liverpool, not the ‘Red Devils' of Stretford) today take on Manchester United at Anfield. Kenny Dalglish told his press conference audience that "everyone" was fit for the match but with some of the squad away on international duty since that derby win, some only returning as late as Thursday morning, there hasn't been much time to prepare and that may play a part in which team is selected.

Manchester United will be hunting their first win at Anfield in four years when they make the trip to bitter rivals Liverpool in Saturday's blockbuster clash.
As one of the most eagerly-anticipated fixtures of the season, the Saturday showdown promises to get Premier League action back under way in style after the international break.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney admits he used to feel sick before Liverpool games

The England forward reveals that, when at Everton, the atmosphere and importance of the Merseyside derby affected him physically in the build-up to local clashes

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Fabio Aurelio has expressed his delight at the prospect of skipper Steven Gerrard lining up against Manchester United this weekend in what would be his first start in over seven months but is wary of the limited preparation that will go into Saturday's early kick-off.

Aurelio has had his own share of injury woes in the past, which has only furthered his understanding of how the club's starting line-up can be bolstered by the return of someone as instrumental as Gerrard.

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.

Jordan Henderson has declared himself satisfied with the start to his Liverpool career but now hopes to kick on and start against Manchester United on Saturday.
The England Under-21 international made the move to Anfield over the summer from Sunderland and is happy with the way he has adapted to his new surroundings.

Everton new boy George Green had a trial with Liverpool before deciding to move to Goodison Park, it has been confirmed.
The 15-year-old had also been on the respective radars of Arsenal, Rangers, Tottenham and Southampton, while has been likened to a young Wayne Rooney.
Liverpool, though, ran the rule over Green last year, but the midfielder was told he did not have the physique they were looking for.

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In this week's review section, we look back at stories from the North London and Merseyside derbies, as well as news from bottom of the table side Bolton.

If players can be banned for bad tackles why aren't refs banned for bad decisions like Rodwell's red card?

As a player, I was a regular customer of FA disciplinary commissions, and I usually came away poorer for the experience. But, finally, I can now speak my mind about referees without dreading another summons landing on the doormat.

What hope is there for football if fan passion at the Merseyside derby spills over into poison?

STORY OF THE WEEK Light, music, action, help! When the time came for me to make my debut in the Strictly Come Dancing Ballroom, I was shaking like a leaf. I've played in front of 90,000 people at Wembley, but I've never known nerves like it.

Luis Suarez can be as petulant as anyone, but just watch how he reacts to a sprinkler frightening and Charlie Adams taking his ball before Liverpool's controversial Merseyside derby win over Everton at the week-end.

Richard and Ginge return with lots of great stories to discuss. Two big derbies in England, massive games in Italy, footballers burning down houses and getting arrested...and David de Gea caught stealing a Krispy Kreme. We promised you the soap opera of European football and this week we deliver. CSRN MEDIA PLAYER

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Tim Howard believes spirit will see Everton bounce back from Liverpool defeat

The Toffees have suffered back to back losses in the Merseyside derby and against Manchester City but the American believes his side can turn poor form around

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Stewart Downing believes the Liverpool fans deserve to see entertaining football, insisting the team is trying their very best having notched 15 goals so far this season.
The Reds currently sit in fifth place in the Premier League table on 13 points after a 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby last Saturday.

Kenny Dalglish has expressed his satisfaction with Fabio Capello's decision not to pick Steven Gerrard for his latest England squad.
The midfielder made only his third appearance in six months for Liverpool when he came on as a substitute in last Saturday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park– which the visitors won 2-0 – have undergone a groin operation.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has praised team-mate Luis Suarez and said he would not swap him for any other striker in England.
Manchester City forwards Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko have eight and six goals respectively in the Premier League, whilst Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is the league's top goalscorer on nine goals.

Kenny Dalglish backs England's decision not to call on Steven Gerrard

• Liverpool midfielder just returned from long injury lay-off • Fabio Capello considered picking him for Montenegro qualifier Kenny Dalglish has expressed his satisfaction with Fabio Capello's decision not to pick Steven Gerrard for his latest England squad.

Downing Exciting for fans

Stewart Downing believes the Liverpool fans deserve to be entertained following the Merseyside derby victory.

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Everton 0-2 Liverpool: Reds take advantage of referee's mistake

Liverpool ran out 2-0 winners in the 216th Merseyside Derby, in a game overshadowed by a shocking decision by referee Martin Atkinson. When Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell clearly won the ball in a 23rd minute challenge with Luis Suarez, Atkinson surprised the 39,000 crowd at a sun-baked Goodison Park, by brandishing a straight red for the talented youngster.

Refs like Martin Atkinson don't realise football is a gladiatorial contest and are ruining the game for fans

In this column seven days ago, I urged the football authorities to show a little common sense, and recognise the Merseyside derby is an encounter that requires sensitive handling.

By Chris Wright

Spotted before last weekend's Merseyside derby, here we see a ridiculously tetchy Luis Suarez taking the warm-up far too seriously...

Calm down mardy bum, have a biscuit.

Anyone else suprised Ol' Luis didn't clutch his shin and leap three feet in the air when that sprinkler went off?

Gary McAllister believes Luis Suarez has already proven he was well worth the £24 million Liverpool paid to sign him from Ajax in January.
Suarez has quickly established himself as one of the most feared forwards in the Barclays Premier League thanks to his supreme movement and clinical finishing.

Liverpool FC was making hard work of the Merseyside derby – and then Kenny Dalglish introduced the substitutes. We did not look like we were going to break Everton down and we missed a great opportunity when Dirk Kuyt's penalty was saved by Tim Howard at the end of the first half. With 10 men, Everton just sat back and we were struggling but it was game long marred by the wrongful decision to send off Jack Rodwell.

My buddy, Ed and I continued our almost weekly dissection of Liverpool's weekend performance after a friendly game of indoor futsal. Now Ed is a guy with a rather thought provoking mind. While we were both thrilled that "The Beast" Andy Carroll opened his Premier League account this season with a brilliant derby goal, he remarked how Dirk Kuyt's excellent run and "dummy" duck created the room for Carroll to rifle the ball past Tim Howard.

Everton's Jack Rodwell wins appeal against controversial red card

• FA overturn red card shown by referee Martin Atkinson • Decision means three-match suspension is withdrawn Jack Rodwell's appeal against his controversial red card in last weekend's Merseyside derby has been upheld and he will not serve a ban.

Jack Rodwell's red card overturned

Jack Rodwell's controversial red card in the Merseyside derby has been rescinded. The Everton midfielder shown a straight card by referee Martin Atkinson for a lunge on Luis Suarez.

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Rodwell's Merseyside derby red card rescinded

Everton win appeal over midfielder's mind-boggling dismissal

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Kelly: Patience was key

Martin Kelly has explained why patience was the key to Liverpool winning the Merseyside derby.

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Merseyside derby hero Andy Carroll dedicated his Goodison Park strike to everyone who has stood by him during his short time at Liverpool.
The £35million striker scored the crucial opening goal against city rivals Everton on Saturday, his first in the Premier League since April.
The former Newcastle forward has only scored four times in total in all competitions since his big money move in January
However, he hopes his derby strike can kick-start his season and wanted to thank those who have backed him over the past few months.

With 20 minutes to go in the October 2007 Merseyside derby, Steven Gerrard was surprisingly hauled off by Rafa Benitez and replaced by the inexperienced Lucas Leiva. Fans and pundits across the globe were aghast at what was perceived to be a traitorous act, but Liverpool went on to win, and Lucas played an integral part in securing the penalty that won the game.

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has hailed team-mate Andy Carroll and backed the striker to go from strength to strength following his first Premier League goal of the season.
Downing moved to Anfield in the summer in a £20 million move from Aston Villa and has made a good impression, and believes that Carroll will get a lot of confidence from his opening goal in the Merseyside derby.

Everton have vowed to take 'firm and far-reaching action' against anyone who is found to have thrown objects at Liverpool players during Saturday's Merseyside derby.
Objects - including what appeared to be at least one coin and a number of plastic bottles - were seen being hurled at the likes of Luis Suarez and Craig Bellamy at Goodison Park over the weekend.

Everton to take 'firm action' against fans who threw missiles

Everton will take firm action against any supporters found guilty of throwing missiles at Liverpool players in the Merseyside derby.

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The Merseyside derby is always a heated affair, but we have to say that this level of enthusiasm for the ball from Phil Neville is unprecedented. We're not sure Tim Cahill will be as impressed though. Image:Clive Brunskill/Getty Images.