In the past four seasons, Liverpool have played seven games under three managers against Manchester United in the league. Four have been Liverpool victories, two have been won by United, and one has been a draw. And with match number eight coming up on the weekend, it seemed like a good time to look back at some of the statistics beyond the final score from the seven previous games to see if any kind of pattern or omen for Saturday's match appears.

By The Numbers: Who should take over from Fabio Capello? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Following Fabio Capello's resignation as England manager, Castrol EDGE Performance data shows why Harry Redknapp is firm favourite to take over the reins. Since the previous European Championships in 2008, Redknapp has secured an impressive win ratio of 49% with Portsmouth and Tottenham, guiding Spurs to their most successful season in the Premier League and securing European football for the past two seasons.

After the FA decided to strip John Terry of the England captaincy for the second time in two years over a charge for which he has not yet been tried, Fabio Capello has decided that he's had enough of being disrespected and undermined and resigned from his position. With Euro 2012 mere months away, FA chairman David Bernstein must find a suitable replacement to lead England out of the current cycles of scandals and disappointment.

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The path from the cusp of destruction to redemption has been a long one for Liverpool FC fans. Bad apple Americans owners. The departure of Rafael Benitez. The exodus of star players like Xabi Alonso.

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The path from the cusp of destruction to redemption has been a long one for Liverpool FC fans. Bad apple Americans owners. The departure of Rafael Benitez. The exodus of star players like Xabi Alonso.

Fernando Torres at his best, was an absolute terror. Just ask Nemanja Vidic. Or even the whole Manchester United team for that matter. There is no fluke that El Nino became the fastest Liverpool player to reach the 50-goal mark. His searing speed, excellent touch and great dribbling skills made him a Kop hero as soon as he arrived at Anfield.

by Adam Bate

What a return it has been for Kenny Dalglish. Only Cardiff City now stand in the way of Liverpool lifting the Carling Cup at Wembley later this month and thus securing the club's first trophy in six years. King Kenny has brought the buzz back to the city. And thankfully, whatever the dramas off the field, everyone at Anfield appears to be pulling in the same direction once again.

By Alan Duffy

West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Swansea City Premier League 4th February 2012

Swansea registered only their second away league win of the season at the Hawthorns on Saturday, after a hard fought victory against West Brom.

Reports from Craven Cottage are suggesting that Fulham have sold QPR a player who "never existed in the first place."

The extraordinary claims come on the back of Bobby Zamora's mooted £5 million move from Fulham to QPR.

A source from the West Ham grounds staff revealed today that "Bobby Zamora gave up football a long time ago.

By Amy Eustace

There came a point at the beginning of last year when you simply knew it was coming. Perhaps it was the infamous Roy Hodgson face rub – a sure sign that man had reached his last bastion of pure desperation – the previous December, or the penalty that Steven Gerrard sent soaring uncharacteristically over the bar against Blackburn the same month.

In times of adversity, Kenny Dalglish usually resembles the tougher types that populate John le Carré novels. The sort the Circus would happily send to Moscow, safe in the knowledge that, under interrogation, he would not even divulge his shoe size.
It made his post-match interview on ESPN on Saturday night all the more extraordinary.

1. Mario Balotelli should not have been on the pitch to score the winner against Spurs. He should have been answering questions at the local nick after his stamp on Scott Parker. 2. Everyone said Spurs would miss Emmanuel Adebayor's height, but they can hardly have envisaged Jermain Defoe's little legs unable to stretch far [.

That's right, folks. The Wenger Woys are back, and they've got a brand new lead singer. Andrey Arshavin has joined the band as a singer after impressing guitarist Arsene Wenger with this little jig and sing-song after coming on as a sub for Alex Oxlade Chamberlain during yesterday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.

I did a check on the respective results of Liverpool under Kenny Dalglish and Roy Hodgson before him from August to January in 2010 for Hodgson and in 2011 for Dalglish.
After our stalemate against Stoke last weekend, I felt it was time to step back and see the improvements in results at Liverpool since Kenny took over from the disasterous days under Roy Hodgson.

West Bromwich Albion have been struggling near to the wrong end of the table and know the next few weeks could define whether they are safe in mid-table or battling Premier League relegation in the closing stages of the season.
Roy Hodgson's men are three places above the dreaded bottom three but do have the safety of a six-point cushion between them in 15th and Bolton in 18th.

Ireland international Simon Cox fired West Brom into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a hat-trick against Cardiff this afternoon.
Cox headed his first home from eight yards after a cross from Baggies captain Nicky Shorey. He doubled his tally in the 61st minute with a scorcher from 25 yards that gave Heaton no chance as it crossed the line after rattling off his post, and he sealed his hat-trick with an easy tap in from an Odemwingie pass.

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.

Who knew that Arsene Wenger, Roy Hodgson and Roberto Mancini were not only rock stars, but rock musicians? Enjoy the following videos. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5DrdPrPpMU www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2mqZHSPw4E H/T 101 Great Goals.
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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.

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I haven't the slightest clue what happened this week. Somehow both Roy Hodgson and Arsene Wenger simultaneously learned how to be awesome, and the internet figured out how to make them awesome together. Plus Tomas Rosicky joined in on the fun, and Arsenal brought back the dynamic duo of Emmanuel & Emmanuel as dancers.

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So, it feels pretty good to be a Spurs fan at the moment right?! Six points off City with a game in hand and possibly even more satisfying, six points in front of Arsenal with that same game in hand. I'm looking forward to the FA Cup this weekend and I'm hoping we will make short work of Cheltenham even if most of the first eleven are given what would be a well overdue rest.

Goal: Kenny Dalglish has no regrets about return to management with Liverpool as one-year anniversary approaches

The Reds boss replaced Roy Hodgson in January 2011 and is "delighted" with the progress the club has made since taking charge, but admits there is room for improvement

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By Chris Wright

After the teaser GIF was leaked t'other day, Arsene Wenger and Roy Hodgson's new musical venture (we need to think of a suitable band name folks!) have finally gotten things off the ground, jamming together for the first time and running through an instrumental piece which features guest appearances from a few familiar faces.

By Chris Wright

After the teaser GIF was leaked t'other day, Arsene Wenger and Roy Hodgson's new musical venture (we need to think of a suitable band name folks!) have finally gotten things off the ground, jamming together for the first time and running through an instrumental piece which features guest appearances from a few familiar faces.

Magic Earlier this week we brought you the video of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger playing guitar while West Brom boss Roy Hodgson was head-banging. Well, Hodgson was clearly so into the music that Wenger has now invited him to join the band as drummer. Somebody has taken this to the next level and put together [.

Kenny Dalglish today praised the team behind the team as he prepares to celebrate a year since his memorable return to Melwood.
Our most famous No.7 was invited back into the dugout 12 months ago this weekend following the departure of Roy Hodgson from Anfield.
Since then he has transformed the fortunes of the team on the field by bringing unity back to the club where he scored 172 goals in 515 games as a player.

Whipping Stephen Warnock Ep.20 The O'Neill Appeal by Off The Post on Mixcloud Happy New Year one and all! The Off The Post Podcast is the audio equivalent of a hangover on New Year's Day: uncomfortable at times, occasionally vomit-inducing, but if you get your head down you can just about push through it.

Timeline: How Kenny Dalglish's year back as Liverpool manager unfolded

Great expectations, big-money buys and a thorny issue – 12 eventful months for Kenny Dalglish on his return to Anfield 8 Jan 11 Roy Hodgson leaves Liverpool, three days after a 3-1 defeat at Blackburn.

We brought you the GIF of Arsene Wenger unable to find his pocket and the GIF of Roy Hodgson banging his head. Now someone has put the two together and added a guitar to form a Premier League rock supergroup.

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp conceded that Roy Hodgson's resilient West Brom side made it tough for Spurs at White Hart Lane last night and the boss was just grateful for three points at the end of the match.

Jermain Defoe broke the deadlock after the hour mark and Spurs held on but Harry agreed that it was tough,

"It was very important for us to stay up there and it was a hard night," said Harry.

Manchester City and Liverpool need a solution for striking flaws | Richard Williams

Edin Dzeko's ponderous play blunted the creativity of Sergio Agüero and David Silva, while Andy Carroll needs more support Emerging from an unexpected post-Christmas hangover, Manchester City had something to prove on Tuesday night.

Arsene Wenger and his merry band of Gunners were once the cream of the Premiership-coach-starring-in-a-gif-referencing-an-iconic-comedy crop. Aside from losing the whole front seat, he's also lost his mantle to Woy.

Zoolander just can't compete with Queen.

Something happened to Mr.

Wock and Woll from Woy It would be fair to say that Roy Hodgson wasn't too enamoured with his side losing their home game against Everton on New Years Day. If we're honest, it was the sort of game that made the inevitable hangover even worse, such was the poor quality. But let's hope that [...]

Video: See Woy Hodgson banging his head and his funniest web moments

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson enlivened a highly tedious Premier League loss to Everton by banging his head against advertising boards as they conceded a late goal. West Brom 0-1 Everton: Anichebe wins Borethorns Watch it here .

Bolton Wanderers and West Brom have stepped up their interest in the highly-rated New York Red Bulls defender Tim Ream.
The 24-year-old USA international has spent time recently training with both Premier League sides and was impressed with what he saw.
He said: "I really enjoyed both clubs and I was treated very well.

By Alan Duffy

West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Manchester City Premier League 26th December 2011

Good old Roy Hodgson and his merry band of Baggies became the first team in the league this season to stop the Citizens from scoring, after putting on a superb hard-working performance.

Maxi Rodriguez could be set for a landmark 50th league appearance for Liverpool if he is selected for the Boxing Day clash with Blackburn Rovers.
Here are more facts and stat ahead of the festive showdown courtesy of Ged Rea.
Head to head: (League only)
At Anfield: Liverpool 38 wins, Blackburn 9 wins, 16 Draws.

From fears of relegation to hopes for a top four finish, and from passive defensive football to pass and move thrills, the 2010-11 season almost ended perfectly for Liverpool after the rockiest of starts. But almost isn't the same as getting there, and the world rarely conspires to provide the ideal, storybook ending that might be hoped for.

From fears of relegation to hopes for a top four finish, and from passive defensive football to pass and move thrills, the 2010-11 season almost ended perfectly for Liverpool after the rockiest of starts. But almost isn't the same as getting there, and the world rarely conspires to provide the ideal, storybook ending that might be hoped for.

A worried Steve Kean could do with three points on Boxing Day...Liverpool welcome Blackburn Rovers to Anfield on Boxing Day for a festive feast of footy. Blackburn have been very poor of late and with unbearable pressure on manager Steve Kean it could work in Liverpool's favour. Blackburn have sometimes shown signs of taking teams to the cleaners but they've lost their nerve at vital moments.