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Rafa boost ahead of title push

Rafa Benitez will reportedly snub interest from Real Madrid and sign a two-year extension to his Liverpool contract before Christmas.

New deal beckons for Benitez

Rafa Benitez will reportedly snub interest from Real Madrid and sign a two-year extension to his Liverpool contract before Christmas.

Dutch win needed - Keeper

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina says the Reds will be going all out for victory when they take on PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Double injury worry

Liverpool's title hopes have been hit with the news star striker Fernando Torres faces a three-week lay-off with a hamstring injury.

Boss praises skipper

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has praised the restraint of skipper Steve Gerrard who remained calm despite being hit by missiles.

Injury worry for Fabio

Liverpool are anxiously awaiting the results of tests on defender Fabio Aurelio's calf injury but he is a doubt for the West Ham game.

Patience the key

Jamie Carrgher has pleaded with the crowd at Anfield to get behind the side in tight games after they were booed off against Fulham.

Gerrard return boost

Rafa Benitez will hand a return to Steven Gerrard to his front line for tonight's clash with Marseille after shaking off a groin strain

Skipper boost for Reds

Steven Gerrard should be back to boost Liverpool on Wednesday as they look to qualify for the knock-out phase of the Champions League

Gerrard back to boost Reds

Steven Gerrard should be back to boost Liverpool on Wednesday as they look to qualify for the knock-out phase of the Champions League.

German star in Reds link

Liverpool have been alerted to the news that Germany striker Lukas Podolski is set for a move after demanding to leave Bayern Munich.

Reds star in shock Real link

Real Madrid are being tipped to test Rafa Benitez's resolve to keep Ryan Babel by launching a £15m bid for the Liverpool ace.

Move on - Benitez

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has told his side not to dwell on the goalless draw with Fulham when they return to the Champions League.

Race on for skipper

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is in a race against time to be fit to face Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Get used to it, Rafa tells Keane

Rafa Benitez has warned striker Robbie Keane he may have to get used to life on the Liverpool substitutes' bench.

Reds star's deal hope

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard wants to end his career at Anfield and feels he can stay in the first team for five or six more years.

Skipper in fitness race

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will not be fit for the club's home game with Fulham despite returning to training.

Defender happy at Anfield

Defender Martin Skrtel has moved to reassure fans he is happy at the club and has denied reports he is lonely and wants a move.

More contract talks planned

Liverpool are looking to open contract talks with Alvaro Arbeloa, as they look to fend off interest in the player from La Liga.

Reds Spanish fillip

All five of Liverpool's Spanish contingent came through their country's win over Chile unscathed and should be fit for Saturday.

Light at the end of the tunnel for Skrtel

Liverpool centre-half Martin Skrtel is targeting a return to the side in time for the hectic Christmas schedule.

Yossi quit threat

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has warned he will leave the club if he does not get more first team football.

No time to slip up

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has warned his team-mates not to take the next four matches lightly as they push for the top spot.

FA upset Reds over skipper

Liverpool are said to be furious with the FA after Steven Gerrard was ordered to travel to join up with England despite a groin tear.

Benitez on title battle

Rafa Benitez feels Liverpool's rivals are now looking at the Reds as serious title contenders this season.

Another Reds ace out injured

Robbie Keane has been hit by a shoulder injury and the Liverpool striker has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad.

Gerrard out for Reds

Liverpool have been rocked by the news Steven Gerrard will be out for 10 days after tearing a muscle in his leg.

Babel on 'difficult' bench duty

Ryan Babel has warned manager Rafa Benitez he does not want to wait much longer to prove he can become a regular for Liverpool.

Rafa contract talks update

Rafa Benitez admits he has held preliminary talks with the Liverpool owners over a new deal, but insists nothing has been agreed.

Carra to fill in

Jamie Carragher is expected to start at right-back against Bolton as Liverpool are without Alvaro Arbeloa and Philipp Degan.

Babel's big-four form guide

Ryan Babel says Liverpool must get results against Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea to maintain their title challenge.

Winger linked with January move

Bolton are being linked with a £4.5million swoop for Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant, who could be on the move in January.

We do have quality in reserve - Benitez

Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool do have strong strength in depth and is planning to stick by his younger players.

Full-strength Reds out to make amends

Rafa Benitez will bring back his big guns for Liverpool's trip to Bolton on Saturday following their disappointing Carling Cup exit.

Star on course for Reebok start

Fernando Torres will be fit to feature for Liverpool against Bolton on Saturday after a successful run out in the Carling Cup.

Reds debt worries expert

Finance expert Keith Harris has warned that Liverpool maybe be forced to sell stars like Fernando Torres because of the credit crunch.

Rafa to ring changes

Fernando Torres may start in one of a number of changes made by Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez for the Carling Cup clash with Spurs.

Rafa's not counting points

Rafa Benitez has told his Liverpool players to forget the gap with Manchester United and feels the champions are in the title race.

Rafa to hand key stars a break

Steven Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt, Javier Mascherano and Pepe Reina are all set to be rested for Wednesday's Carling Cup tie at Spurs.

Keane backed to shine

Rafa Benitez has backed Robbie Keane to get among the goals after he finally opened his Premiership account for Liverpool.

Striker return on cards

Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres has admitted he would like to return to play for Atletico Madrid before the end of his career.

Benitez wants contract resolution

Rafael Benitez has told Liverpool's co-owners he wants to sign his new five-year contract "before the end of the month".

New deal on cards for Rafa

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed he is about to open negotiations over a new contract at Anfield.

Benitez bags new deal after Baggies clash

Boss Rafael Benitez wants to enter his new contract talks next week with Liverpool back at the top of the Premier League.

Duo battle it out for place

Andrea Dossena has admitted he needs to improve his game if he is to win the race to become John Arne Riise's permanent replacement.

Boss waits on striker

Rafa Benitez will have a late fitness check on Fernando Torres ahead of the clash with West Brom at Anfield on Saturday.

Star man set for return

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is almost certain to return against West Brom this weekend after finally shaking off his hamstring.

Talks open with duo

Liverpool have opened contract talks with Daniel Agger and are set to do the same with Dirk Kuyt in the near future.

Striker pulled the plug himself

Rafa Benitez has revealed that Liverpool star striker Fernando Torres ruled himself out of Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Takeover move 'fails'

A proposed Arab takeover of Liverpool, which had been on the verge of completion, has collapsed, according to reports.

Rafa tipped for left-side switch

Rafa Benitez is expected to hand a return to Fabio Aurelio for the clash against Atletico Madrid, with Andrea Dossena set to miss out.

Benitez wants duo to sign up

Rafa Benitez has called for Dirk Kuyt and Daniel Agger to be given new contracts soon in order to end speculation over their futures.

Striker's warning

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has warned his team-mates they must be more clinical in front of goal following Saturday's defeat to Spurs.

Rafa waits on Torres

Rafa Benitez is hopeful that top striker Fernando Torres will be fit to return to face Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Benitez fires future warning

Rafa Benitez has warned Liverpool's owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks they could lose him if they fail to deliver on a new contract.

Liverpool are team to beat - Barca ace

Lionel Messi feels Liverpool are the team to beat in this season's Champions League with the Barcelona ace impressed by the Reds squad.

Rafa predicts growing strength

Rafa Benitez says the Liverpool squad is the best he has worked with at Anfield and feels it will get better over the coming seasons.

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