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Rafa suffers defensive setback
Alvaro Arbeloa could miss Liverpool's next three matches after being ruled out for the next 10 days with a hamstring injury.
Liverpool confirm Parry exit
Liverpool have confirmed chief executive Rick Parry will leave the club at the end of this season.
Rafa thanked for staying
Liverpool's Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano has thanked Rafa Benitez for deciding to stay at the club.
Torres out of Boro clash
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will be without the injured Fernando Torres for the clash with Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Reds set for more Torres woe
Liverpool's Fernando Torres is set to miss Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough and possibly next Tuesday's home clash with Sunderland.
Rafa happy with efforts
Rafa Benitez says teamwork was the key in the Reds vital 1-0 win away at Real Madrid on Wednesday night.
Rafa looks for new deal
Rafa Benitez has insisted he will not walk away from the club and believes an agreement can be reached over a new contract.
Gerrard wait goes on
Rafa Benitez will wait until the last minute before deciding if Steven Gerrard is fit to face Real Madrid but Xabi Alonso returns.
Rumours denied
A source close to Liverpool says suggestions the club are to sack manager Rafa Benitez are 'ridiculous'.
Rafa future more uncertain
Leading bookmakers have suspended betting on Rafa Benitez becoming the next Premier League manager to leave his post.
Gerrard faces late tests
Liverpool will give Steven Gerrard two fitness sessions today to try and prove to the doctors he is is fit enough to face Real Madrid.
Away goal key - Xabi
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso believes Real Madrid offer a greater threat since former Spurs boss Juande Ramos took over.
Gerrard wait goes on
Rafa Benitez says he will not risk Steven Gerrard against Real Madrid on Wednesday unless he gets the all clear from the medics.
Skipper's all clear for Spain trip
Liverpool have been boosted by the news that midfielder Steven Gerrard is fit enough and will travel to face Real Madrid.
Reds wait on Gerrard
Liverpool are set to decide today whether or not influential skipper Steven Gerrard will be fit enough to play against Real Madrid.
Rafa refuses to give up
Rafa Benitez has admitted the side now need to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in March to have any chance of the title.
Target's Reds switch stance
Aston Villa star Gareth Barry insists he will stay at the club and snub Liverpool if the Villans qualify for the Champions League.
Benitez dismisses Wenger claim
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has dismissed Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger's claims that Manchester United can't be caught.
Reds chief throws down the gauntlet
Rafa Benitez has told Liverpool to try and win all their remaining Premier League games this season in a bid to catch Man United.
Reds hitmen back to shoot down City
Fernando Torres and Dirk Kuyt are set to return for Liverpool's home clash with Manchester City, while Xabi Alonso is suspended.
Fernando hailed by Jamie
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has described striker Fernando Torres as possibly 'the best in the world'.
Skipper injury boost
Skipper Steve Gerrard is making such good progress from his hamstring injury that he could be on the bench against Man City.
Defender looks to close Utd gap
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says the side must try and close the gap on Manchester United before they meet at Old Trafford.
Gerrard return boost
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has returned to training as hopes increase that he will fit to play against Real Madrid.
Frightened claims from midfielder
Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart claims the Reds will be 'frightened' to go to Spain in the Champions League next week.
Striker looks to cement deal
Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin's chances of remaining at Hertha Berlin on a more permanent basis have moved a step closer.
Rafa challenges defender
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has told Argentine defender Emiliano Insua he must work to fight his way back into the first team.
Rafa agrees deal
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is ready to sign a new three-year contract with the club after reaching an agreement over backroom staff.
Confusion over pair's future
Key Liverpool pair Daniel Agger and Jose Reina could both be set for shock departures from Anfield this summer.
Agger blasts Benitez selection
Liverpool's Daniel Agger has once again hinted that he will leave the club in the summer if he is not given more first team football.
Title can be ours - defender
Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio believes the club can still pip Manchester United to the Premiership title.
Torres warns club over Gerrard
Fernando Torres has warned the club not to rush Steven Gerrard back from his hamstring injury too quickly or risk further damage.
Reds are learning - Carragher
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool are learning to become more like Manchester United as they continue their title push.
Agger's Rafa rumpus
The prospect of Daniel Agger moving to AC Milan in the summer has increased after he declared he is not happy on the bench.
Torres talks on Reds future
Fernando Torres has admitted he wants to stay at Anfield long-term and become a 'legend' by winning the Premier League.
Title rivals worrying Benitez
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes Aston Villa are a real threat in this season's title race.
Aggers deal denied
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger's agent Per Steffensen has denied weekend reports that a new contract for his player had been agreed.
Striker return talks
Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin has declared himself ready to cut short his season-long loan at Hertha Berlin and return to Anfield.
Rafa defends starting line-up
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has defended his decision to put out a much-changed side against Portsmouth.
Defender's striker warning
Defender Jamie Carragher has warned the rest of the Premiership to fear striker Fernando Torres when he becomes fully fit.
Rafa backs his fringe men
Rafa Benitez is adamant his Liverpool squad is strong enough to win the Premier League after Saturday's late 3-2 victory at Portsmouth.
Rafa stands by midfielder
Rafa Benitez insists he will give his '100% support' to Lucas Leiva, who has been heavily criticised in recent weeks.
Skipper out of Pompey trip
Liverpool will be without injured skipper Steven Gerrard for the trip to Portsmouth and Lucas Leiva is out suspended.
Madrid target for Gerrard
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard now faces a race against time to be fit for the clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Major Gerrard blow
Liverpool have confirmed Steven Gerrard will be out of action for around three weeks after suffering a hamstring tear.
Boss bemoans red card
Rafa Benitez was unhappy with Lucas Leiva's sending off in the FA Cup defeat at Everton but refused to criticise the referee.
Reds wait on Gerrard news
Liverpool are waiting to see the extent of Steven Gerrard's hamstring injury but Rafa Benitez put the knock down to tiredness.
Title still on - Benitez
Rafa Benitez has denied the loss of Robbie Keane from the side has put in jeopardy Liverpool's quest for the title this season.
Reds to miss defender
Liverpool have an injury to Phillipp Degen who is out of the FA Cup clash with Everton but otherwise they have a fully-fit squad.
Fresh Reds injury
The run of bad luck for defender Philipp Degen has continued with the news he will be out for five weeks with a metatarsal injury.
Keane deal a steal for Spurs
Liverpool will receive just £12m up front for the services of Robbie Keane after he was sold back to Spurs on Monday.
Real ace tipped with Reds loan
Liverpool are understood to be eyeing a loan move for Javier Saviola, if Robbie Keane completes his return to Tottenham.
Reds facing crunch fee talks
Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is set to have a medical at Tottenham but the Reds insist the two clubs have yet to agree a fee.
Torres tonic for title-chasing Reds
Fernando Torres' return to form has opened up the title race again with Liverpool believing they can catch Man United at the top.
Winger could be key to Keane deal
Liverpool and Tottenham officials are believed to be discussing a deal for Robbie Keane, which could see Aaron Lennon move to Anfield.
Keane axed for Chelsea - reports
Robbie Keane's future at Liverpool remains in doubt amid reports suggesting he is not in the squad to play Chelsea today.


