Liverpool: March 2009 Archives

Striker still happy at Anfield

Liverpool striker David Ngog says he has no regrets about joining the title challengers despite a lack of first-team football.

More: Striker still happy at Anfield |

Big Sam bid mooted

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is being linked with yet another summer move for Barcelona's strike ace Samuel Eto'o.

More: Big Sam bid mooted |

Midfielder defends Israel role

Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun remains defiant that he was right to play for his country at the weekend despite picking up an injury.

More: Midfielder defends Israel role |

Reds battle United for young star

Liverpool are said to be in a fight with Manchester United Barcelona and Real Madrid for the services of Yacine Brahimi.

More: Reds battle United for young star |

Defender heading for Anfield exit

Danish defender Daniel Agger could yet snub Liverpool and leave Anfield this summer with a move to Spain or Italy on the cards.

More: Defender heading for Anfield exit |

Villa deal no-go for Reds

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists he will not be signing Valencia striker David Villa but five deals have gone through at Anfield.

More: Villa deal no-go for Reds |

Alonso turns heat on United

Xabi Alonso insists Liverpool will ruthlessly exploit any slip-ups by Manchester United in the final months of the season.

More: Alonso turns heat on United |

Rafa set for mega bid

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is set to splash the cash in the summer in an attempt to land David Silva from Valencia.

More: Rafa set for mega bid |

Alonso stays focused

Xabi Alonso has denied reports that he has been approached by Real Madrid's presidential candidate Florentino Perez.

More: Alonso stays focused |

Reds ace calls for more help

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger admits his side need other teams to 'help' if they are to stop Manchester United winning the league.

More: Reds ace calls for more help |

Defender praises pal

Defender Jamie Carragher has heaped praise on his veteran counterpart Sami Hyypia who is set to be offered a new deal at Anfield.

More: Defender praises pal |

International linked with Reds switch

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is monitoring Valencia centre-half Raul Albiol with a view to a summer move for the player.

More: International linked with Reds switch |

No George sale

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has denied recent speculation that he is about to sell his stake in Liverpool Football Club.

More: No George sale |

Skipper eyes new deal

Steven Gerrard says he is happier than he has ever been at Liverpool and is ready to extend his current contract at Anfield.

More: Skipper eyes new deal |

Momentum key for Benitez

Rafael Benitez says Liverpool now have the belief that they can push on and pip Manchester United to the Premier League title.

More: Momentum key for Benitez |

Defender looks to fast starts

Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa believes the blistering start Liverpool are now making to games is vital.

More: Defender looks to fast starts |

Confidence high in Reds camp

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says his side now have the belief they can push on and pip Manchester United to the title.

More: Confidence high in Reds camp |

Skipper to land new deal

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is set to be offered a bumper new pay deal at the club and a twoyear extension to his current contract

More: Skipper to land new deal |

Players warned by Rafa

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has warned his side they can not afford any slip ups between now and the end of the season.

More: Players warned by Rafa |

Liverpool 5-0 Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard hit a hat-trick as Liverpool hammered Aston Villa 5-0 at Anfield to close the gap at the top of the table to one point.

More: Liverpool 5-0 Aston Villa |

FT:Liverpool 5-0 A Villa Goals from Kuyt, Reira and a Gerrard hat-trick gives Liverpool a convincing win which closes the gap at the top to just one point.

GOAL:Liverpool 5-0 A Villa: (65mins)Freidel sees red for a foul in Torres in the area, Gerrard completes his hat-trick from the spot

GOAL:Liverpool 4-0 A Villa: (49mins) Steven Gerrard side-foots home a free-kick from the edge of the area for his 20th of the season.

HT:Liverpool 3-0 A Villa:Goals from Dirk Kuyt, Albert Reira and Steven Gerrard have put Liverpool in complete control against a stunned Villa at Anfield.

GOAL:Liverpool 3-0 A Villa: (34mins) Albert Riera is brought down in the area for a penalty which Steven Gerrard converts easily.

GOAL:Liverpool 2-0 A Villa: (32mins) Jose Reina's long ball is missed by the Villa defenders and Albert Reira volleys past Friedel.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 A Villa: (7mins) Dirk Kuyt heads home from close range after a dangerous free-kick from Steven Gerrard.

LINE UP: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Aurelio, Mascherano, Alonso, Gerrard, Kuyt, Riera, Torres

LINE UP: Friedel, Reo-Coker, Cuellar, Davies, Luke Young, Milner, Petrov, Barry, Ashley Young, Heskey, Carew

Rafa confident over new deals for pair

Rafael Benitez hopes Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt will sign new deals at Liverpool to save him from moving into the transfer market.

More: Rafa confident over new deals for pair |

Benitez boosted by trios return

Alvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso and Yossi Benayoun could all return for Liverpool having missed last week's win at Manchester United.

More: Benitez boosted by trios return |

Rafa fires Reds warning

Rafa Benitez has warned his Liverpool players to forget recent wins and the Champions League draw and focus on Aston Villa.

More: Rafa fires Reds warning |

Benitez issues Reds warning

Rafa Benitez has warned his Liverpool players to forget recent wins and the Champions League draw and focus on Aston Villa.

More: Benitez issues Reds warning |

Reds to meet Chelsea again

Liverpool have been drawn against League rivals Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with the first leg at Anfield.

More: Reds to meet Chelsea again |

Hicks firmly committed to Reds

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has dismissed talk he wants to sell the club by insisting he will be at Anfield for another five years.

More: Hicks firmly committed to Reds |

United result huge lift - striker

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt says that Manchester United may find it hard to bounce back following their 4-1 home drubbing by the Reds.

More: United result huge lift - striker |

Injury boost for Reds

Liverpool have been handed a boost on the injury front as Daniel Agger has returned to full training and should be fit for the run-in.

More: Injury boost for Reds |

More Reds deals to follow

Rafa Benitez could be followed by both Dirk Kuyt and Daniel Agger, who are also now expected to sign new contracts at Anfield.

More: More Reds deals to follow |

Reds announce major deal

Liverpool have announced that Rafa Benitez has signed a new four-year contract extension, taking him through until 2014.

More: Reds announce major deal |

Defender nets his reward

Italian left-back Andrea Dossena is hoping his two goals over the past week will ensure he gets more regular first-team football.

More: Defender nets his reward |

Midfielder staying put

Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva has denied reports he could be seeking a summer move away from Liverpool to ensure a World Cup place.

More: Midfielder staying put |

Hyypia demands final push

Sami Hyypia is convinced Liverpool can still pip leaders and bitter rivals Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title.

More: Hyypia demands final push |

Hyypia's title hopes

Liverpool centre-half Sami Hyypia says the side still believe they can pip Manchester United to the title after Saturday's win.

More: Hyypia's title hopes |

Leiva hints at exit

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has hinted that he may seek a move away from Anfield in the summer in order to play for Brazil.

More: Leiva hints at exit |

Defeat will hurt United - Gerrard

Steven Gerrard says the 4-1 win at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime will have dealt a psychological blow to Manchester United.

More: Defeat will hurt United - Gerrard |

Real's Gerrard warning

Liverpool ace Fernando Torres has told Real Madrid they will be wasting their time trying to sign Steven Gerrard in the summer.

More: Real's Gerrard warning |

Reds pair in Spanish sights

Real Madrid are reportedly set to offer Liverpool £100million for the services of Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso in the summer.

More: Reds pair in Spanish sights |

Title tilt still on - Rafa

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits his side must win their remaining games to stand any chance of winning the Premier League.

More: Title tilt still on - Rafa |

Manchester United 1-4 Liverpool

Liverpool breathed new life into the title race with an emphatic victory over 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.

More: Manchester United 1-4 Liverpool |

FT:Man Utd 1-4 Liverpool: Liverpool breathe new life into the title race with an emphatic victory over 10-man Manchester United

GOAL:Man Utd 1-4 Liverpool: (90mins) Dossena lifts a side-foot volley over van der Sar to seal an emphatic victory

GOAL:Man Utd 1-3 Liverpool: (77mins) Aurelio's left-foot free-kick flies into the net to surely claim the points for the visitors

HT:Man Utd 1-2 Liverpool: Liverpool deserve their half-time lead in a game that has been incident-packed but lacking in quality

GOAL:Man Utd 1-2 Liverpool: (44mins) Gerrard converts the penalty he won, shooting low into the corner past van der Sar

GOAL:Man Utd 1-1 Liverpool: (28mins) Torres shows a quick turn of pace to dispossess Vidic and fires into the bottom corner.

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool: (23mins) Reina guesses the right way but is unable to save Ronaldo's spot-kick

LINE UP: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Aurelio, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Gerrard, Riera, Torres

LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Carrick, Anderson, Park, Rooney, Tevez

Albert's return boosts Rafa

Albert Riera is pushing to replace Ryan Babel for Liverpool's lunchtime crunch clash with Man Utd at Old Trafford tomorrow.

More: Albert's return boosts Rafa |

Reds duo can fire Benitez's boys to victory

Liverpool are likely to rely on key duo Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard if they are to claim a crucial win at rivals Man United.

More: Reds duo can fire Benitez's boys to victory |

Rafa ready to decide

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says he will decide within two weeks whether he is going to sign a new deal at Anfield.

More: Rafa ready to decide |

Torres in fitness race

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he expects to be fit for the clash with Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime.

More: Torres in fitness race |

Torres all fired up - Gerrard

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard claims he was not surprised with Fernando Torres' performance against Real Madrid.

More: Torres all fired up - Gerrard |

Rafa looks to United clash

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says the side will go to Old Trafford on Saturday 'full of confidence' after thrashing Real Madrid.

More: Rafa looks to United clash |

FT:Liverpool 4-0 R Madrid: Liverpool cruised through the second half and although Real pressed with greater urgency they were never going to turn the tie around

GOAL:Liverpool 4-0 R Madrid: (88mins) Dossena puts the icing on the cake as Liverpool counter attack to grab their fourth of the night

GOAL:Liverpool 3-0 R Madrid: (47mins) If it wasn't before, then it is game over now! Gerrard makes it three with a superb finish.

HT:Liverpool 2-0 R Madrid: Liverpool have hassled and harried throughout and would have an even bigger lead without the heroics of Casillas in the early stages.

GOAL:Liverpool 2-0 R Madrid: (28mins) Arbeloa forces a dubious penalty for handball by Heinze but Gerrard drives it home regardless.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 R Madrid: (16mins) Woeful defending from Real and Torres is on hand to touch home from close range, he deserves it!

Reds face tough test

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has admitted that the club face a huge week with the clashes against Real Madrid and Manchester United.

More: Reds face tough test |

Tests for trio

Fernando Torres, Alvaro Arbeloa and Yossi Benayoun are all major doubts for Liverpool's clash with Real Madrid tonight.

More: Tests for trio |

Rafa on Real approach

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says confidence is the key ahead of the clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday night.

More: Rafa on Real approach |

Injury worry for Benitez

Bernabeu match-winner Yossi Benayoun is out of Tuesday's clash with Real Madrid and Fernando Torres faces a late fitness test.

More: Injury worry for Benitez |

Kuwaiti group back in for Liverpool

The Kuwaiti investment group interested in buying Liverpool have revealed that both parties are continuing to negotiate a price.

More: Kuwaiti group back in for Liverpool |

Planning going well - Benitez

Rafa Benitez has revealed he has been able to prepare for Liverpool's game against Real Madrid 'in a different way' this week.

More: Planning going well - Benitez |

Striker going nowhere

Liverpool ace Fernando Torres says he wants Rafa Benitez to stay at the club but if he went it would not affect his own future.

More: Striker going nowhere |

Fitness boost for Torres

Liverpool ace Fernando Torres says he is confident he will be fit to face Real Madrid and Manchester United next week.

More: Fitness boost for Torres |

Reds talks 'going badly'

A Kuwaiti investment consortium says it is in talks to takeover Liverpool but a deal is some way off due to the high asking price.

More: Reds talks 'going badly' |

Next three games crucial - midfielder

Liverpool's Argentine enforcer Javier Mascherano says the next three games for the club are crucial to their season.

More: Next three games crucial - midfielder |

Yossi looks to future

Former want-away star Yossi Benayoun says he is now happy with life at Liverpool and no longer wants to leave Anfield.

More: Yossi looks to future |

Spirits lifted by win

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said the 2-0 win over Sunderland at Anfield on Tuesday night was needed to lift spirits in the camp.

More: Spirits lifted by win |

Reds in defender race

Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez has admitted his club would consider an offer from Liverpool for defender Raul Albiol.

More: Reds in defender race |

FT:Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland: Liverpool showed better penetration after the break and, in the end, it became a cruise to victory as Sunderland faltered badly.

GOAL:Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland: (65mins) Benayoun surely secures the points with a tap-in after a piece of woeful keeping from Fulop.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 Sunderland: (52mins) The goal comes as Gerrard cleverly nods down to Ngog in the box and he couldn't miss that one.

HT:Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland: Liverpool have had more of the ball but the best chance fell to Kenwyne Jones in the third minute but he shot stright at Reina.

LINE UP: Reina, Mascherano, Skrtel, Carragher, Insua, Benayoun, Gerrard, Alonso, Riera, Kuyt, Ngog

LINE UP: Fulop, Ben-Haim, Ferdinand, Collins, McCartney, Malbranque, Whitehead, Reid, Leadbitter, Richardson, Jones

Injury blow for Reds

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will again be without Fernando Torres and Alvaro Arbeloa for the clash with Sunderland.

More: Injury blow for Reds |

Rafa calls for character

Rafa Benitez has demanded a positive approach from his Liverpool players against Sunderland to win back the supporters' trust.

More: Rafa calls for character |

Repay the fans - Rafa

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has demanded a positive approach from his players against Sunderland to try and restore the fans faith.

More: Repay the fans - Rafa |

Youngster waits for Reds chance

Liverpool youngster Adam Hammill says he has not given up hope of winning a regular first team spot in the side.

More: Youngster waits for Reds chance |

Champions League best option - Rafa

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has claimed that finishing second in the Premiership race 'would still be an achievement'.

More: Champions League best option - Rafa |

Rafa ready for transfer business

Rafa Benitez looks set to sign his new contract on Monday - and has pinpointed striker Diogo Luis Santo as his primary transfer target.

More: Rafa ready for transfer business |

Benitez's title claim

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits the Premier League is Man Utd's to throw away after the 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough.

More: Benitez's title claim |

Striker still happy at Anfield

Liverpool striker David Ngog says he has no regrets about joining the title challengers despite a lack of first-team football.

More: Striker still happy at Anfield |

Big Sam bid mooted

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is being linked with yet another summer move for Barcelona's strike ace Samuel Eto'o.

More: Big Sam bid mooted |

Midfielder defends Israel role

Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun remains defiant that he was right to play for his country at the weekend despite picking up an injury.

More: Midfielder defends Israel role |

Reds battle United for young star

Liverpool are said to be in a fight with Manchester United Barcelona and Real Madrid for the services of Yacine Brahimi.

More: Reds battle United for young star |

Defender heading for Anfield exit

Danish defender Daniel Agger could yet snub Liverpool and leave Anfield this summer with a move to Spain or Italy on the cards.

More: Defender heading for Anfield exit |

Villa deal no-go for Reds

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists he will not be signing Valencia striker David Villa but five deals have gone through at Anfield.

More: Villa deal no-go for Reds |

Alonso turns heat on United

Xabi Alonso insists Liverpool will ruthlessly exploit any slip-ups by Manchester United in the final months of the season.

More: Alonso turns heat on United |

Rafa set for mega bid

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is set to splash the cash in the summer in an attempt to land David Silva from Valencia.

More: Rafa set for mega bid |

Alonso stays focused

Xabi Alonso has denied reports that he has been approached by Real Madrid's presidential candidate Florentino Perez.

More: Alonso stays focused |

Reds ace calls for more help

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger admits his side need other teams to 'help' if they are to stop Manchester United winning the league.

More: Reds ace calls for more help |

Defender praises pal

Defender Jamie Carragher has heaped praise on his veteran counterpart Sami Hyypia who is set to be offered a new deal at Anfield.

More: Defender praises pal |

International linked with Reds switch

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is monitoring Valencia centre-half Raul Albiol with a view to a summer move for the player.

More: International linked with Reds switch |

No George sale

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has denied recent speculation that he is about to sell his stake in Liverpool Football Club.

More: No George sale |

Skipper eyes new deal

Steven Gerrard says he is happier than he has ever been at Liverpool and is ready to extend his current contract at Anfield.

More: Skipper eyes new deal |

Momentum key for Benitez

Rafael Benitez says Liverpool now have the belief that they can push on and pip Manchester United to the Premier League title.

More: Momentum key for Benitez |

Defender looks to fast starts

Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa believes the blistering start Liverpool are now making to games is vital.

More: Defender looks to fast starts |

Confidence high in Reds camp

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says his side now have the belief they can push on and pip Manchester United to the title.

More: Confidence high in Reds camp |

Skipper to land new deal

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is set to be offered a bumper new pay deal at the club and a twoyear extension to his current contract

More: Skipper to land new deal |

Players warned by Rafa

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has warned his side they can not afford any slip ups between now and the end of the season.

More: Players warned by Rafa |

Liverpool 5-0 Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard hit a hat-trick as Liverpool hammered Aston Villa 5-0 at Anfield to close the gap at the top of the table to one point.

More: Liverpool 5-0 Aston Villa |

FT:Liverpool 5-0 A Villa Goals from Kuyt, Reira and a Gerrard hat-trick gives Liverpool a convincing win which closes the gap at the top to just one point.

GOAL:Liverpool 5-0 A Villa: (65mins)Freidel sees red for a foul in Torres in the area, Gerrard completes his hat-trick from the spot

GOAL:Liverpool 4-0 A Villa: (49mins) Steven Gerrard side-foots home a free-kick from the edge of the area for his 20th of the season.

HT:Liverpool 3-0 A Villa:Goals from Dirk Kuyt, Albert Reira and Steven Gerrard have put Liverpool in complete control against a stunned Villa at Anfield.

GOAL:Liverpool 3-0 A Villa: (34mins) Albert Riera is brought down in the area for a penalty which Steven Gerrard converts easily.

League Tables

Match Reports

RSS Feeds