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We can win it - Rafa
Rafa Benitez has backed his Liverpool players by claiming they have "a fantastic opportunity" to win the Premiership title.
Rafa talks up Reds title chance
Rafael Benitez claims that Liverpool still have a 'fantastic opportunity' to win their first league title for 19 years.
Rafa ponders options
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is likely to recall Xabi Alonso and Dirk Kuyt for the clash with Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday.
Midfielder linked with Real switch
Real Madrid presidential candidate Florentino Perez has claimed he would make Xabi Alonso his primary target if he were to be elected.
Rafa tries to quell Reds fears
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez admits he has held talks with senior Reds players to quell fears about the club's future.
Striker returns for Reds
Rafa Benitez has added Robbie Keane to his squad for the clash with Wigan tonight and will again give Daniel Agger a late fitness test.
Keane happy to stay
Liverpool striker Robbie Keane wants to stay and fight for his place in the side and not move elsewhere, according to sources.
Trio keen on striker
Robbie Keane is being linked with a move to either Manchester City or back to Tottenham but he will not be moving to Everton.
Reds will win the title
Central defender Martin Skrtel has vowed to stay at Liverpool for as long as he can and claims they will win the title.
Future unclear for Keane
Robbie Keane's Anfield future is in doubt after he was excluded form the squad against Everton and then reportedly boycotted the game.
Defender in fitness race
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will give a late fitness check to Daniel Agger ahead of the clash with Everton on Sunday.
Rafa makes Torres admission
Rafa Benitez feels Fernando Torres is close to full fitness and says the Liverpool ace needs a run of games to get his confidence back.
Reds owners to sell up
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is understood to be in talks with Kuwait billionaire, Nasser Al-Kharafi over a potential takeover.
Reds to be positive - Rafa
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says his players must learn from their Monday mistakes when they take on Everton in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Italian raid expected
Liverpool are preparing themselves for an Italian raid as Juventus want to take striker Dirk Kuyt to Turin in the summer.
Rafa's injury concerns
Rafa Benitez has revealed that Xabi Alonso will be fit to face Everton on Sunday but Daniel Agger is an injury concern.
Forward ready for Everton again
Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt says the players are determined to 'put things right' when they face Everton again on Sunday.
Reds' ace exit confirmed
Jermaine Pennant has joined Portsmouth on loan from Liverpool for the rest of the season.
Upbeat Rafa eyes title
Rafa Benitez says Liverpool still have a great chance of winning the title despite the disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Everton.
Winger deal set to go through
Jermaine Pennant is finally expected to leave Liverpool after Portsmouth described his move to Fratton Park as 'very close'.
Fitness check for defender
Rafa Benitez will give a late fitness check to Daniel Agger to see if he is fit to face Everton but Fernando Torres should start.
Rafa's contract worry
Rafa Benitez has again accused the club of being too slow over new contracts for players as Daniel Agger's situation drags on.
Benitez clears up Parry claims
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists he has no problem with chief exec Rick Parry but must have total control over transfer business.
Rafa's resolution reply
Rafael Benitez has refused to commit his long-term future to Liverpool but says he has no problem with the club's American co-owners.
Hicks hints at Rafa solution
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is hoping Rafael Benitez's contract dispute aids his bid to oust Anfield chief executive Rick Parry.
Winger fee agreed
Portsmouth have agreed a fee with Liverpool for winger Jermaine Pennant and a deal in the region of £3million could go through.
Benitez shock rejection
Rafa Benitez has rejected the new contract on offer at Liverpool with the manager unhappy with a lack of control over football matters.
Defender in fitness race
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will give a late fitness test to defender Daniel Agger ahead of the clash with Everton on Monday night.
Injury boost for Reds
Liverpool have been handed a boost ahead of the Everton double header as Xabi Alonso has declared himself fit to play.
Italian giants close in on Agger
Daniel Agger's Liverpool future is again in doubt after his agent was reportedly spotted meeting with officials from AC Milan.
Torres injury worry
Liverpool ace Fernando Torres says he is not sure whether he will be fit enough to start the forthcoming clashes with Everton.
Winger eyes new deal
Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant will not be leaving the club to join another Premier League side, according to the players agent.
Power struggle looms
A new power struggle at Anfield appears to be looming between Rafa Benitez and the club's owners over the boss' contract demands.
Reaction proves Reds desire
Liverpool's Spanish winger Albert Riera says the reaction of the players to the draw at Stoke shows how much the title means to them.
Rafa rant part two
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has continued his attack on Manchester United by questioning David Gill's involvement with the FA.
Summer move for Heskey
Liverpool will re-sign England striker Emile Heskey but not until the summer when they will get him for free, according to reports.
Stoke worry for Lucas
Lucas Leiva has called on Liverpool to keep up their momentum when they take on Stoke away from home on Saturday.
New contract on offer
In an effort to ensure they receive a fee for him Liverpool have offered Jermaine Pennant a new one-year deal at the club.
Rafa staying calm
As the race for the Premiership goes into the second half of the season, boss Rafa Benitez claims Liverpool can live with the pressure.
Rafa comments on Heskey deal
Rafa Benitez has all but ruled out a move to Anfield for Wigan striker Emile Heskey and a move out of the club for Daniel Agger.
Injury relief for midfielder
Fears that Xabi Alonso was facing a long lay-off due to a foot injury have been allayed, but he remains a doubt for the Stoke clash.
Youngster absence leaves big gap
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been hit with a blow after Emiliano Insua was called up by Argentina and will be missing for a month.
Winger wanted by host of parties
AC Milan have joined the queue of clubs taking an interest in winger Jermaine Pennant but are likely to miss out on Danniel Agger.
AC set for Agger swoop
AC Milan are set to make a £6m move for defender Daniel Agger as Liverpool continue to be linked with Glen Johnson.
Reds sweat on crocked star
Liverpool face an anxious wait over the fitness of foot injury victim Xabi Alonso but could find out more on Monday.
Benitez ponders Gerrard decision
Rafa Benitez is mulling over whether to play Steven Gerrard against Preston while Fernando Torres could also return for the FA Cup tie.
Benitez to stand by Gerrard
Rafa Benitez has given his 'full support and backing' to Steven Gerrard following the midfielder's arrest in Southport on Monday.


