Liverpool: April 2009 Archives

Dirk to push on

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has said the Reds will continue to push for the title right up to the last match of the season.

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Gerrard fitness boost

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard looks set to return to the side this weekend when Newcastle are the visitors on Sunday.

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Trotters scout wing ace

Bolton are being linked with a move for Liverpool right winger Adam Hammill with a view to a summer swoop.

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Lucas not giving up

Liverpool's Lucas Leiva says the side have by no means given up on the title race and intend to push Manchester United all the way.

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Juve linked again

Italian giants Juventus are set to rekindle their interest in Xabi Alonso this summer and a move could be on the cards.

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Defender ready to fight ahead

Liverpool centre-half Jamie Carragher says the team will fight for the title until the last second of the season.

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Boss set for sales

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been told his summer transfer budget but may have to sell to finance his big purchases.

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We will stay focused - Kuyt

Liverpool's Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt says the character in the side can push them on to win the title this season.

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Takeover talks denied

Sources close to Liverpool owner Tom Hicks have denied that the club are in talks with Indian billionaire Grandhi Mallikarjun Rao.

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Indian interest in Reds

The India-based GMR Group is being linked with a takeover of Liverpool after members attended last week's draw with Arsenal.

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Hull City 1-3 Liverpool

Dirk Kuyt scored twice as Liverpool returned to the top of the table but they were made to work hard by the 10 men of Hull.

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FT:Hull 1-3 Liverpool: Liverpool return to the top of the table but were made to work hard against the 10 men of Hull

GOAL:Hull 1-3 Liverpool: (89mins) Arbeloa's shot is saved by Myhill and Kuyt is there to knock in the rebound

GOAL:Hull 1-2 Liverpool: (73mins) Cousin's cross finds Geovanni six yards out and he slots the ball past Reina

GOAL:Hull 0-2 Liverpool: (63mins) Hull fail to clear a Liverpool corner and Kuyt can't miss from four yards out

HT:Hull 0-1 Liverpool: Hull have matched Liverpool but were unable to prevent Alonso's 22-yard strike giving the visitors the lead

GOAL:Hull 0-1 Liverpool: (45mins) Alonso's free-kick is blocked by the wall but his follow-up flies into the bottom corner

LINE UP: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Insua, Kuyt, Alonso, Mascherano, Benayoun, Lucas, Torres

LINE UP: Myhill, Ricketts, Zayatte, Turner, Kilbane, Fagan, Boateng, Marney, Geovanni, Barmby, Folan

Reds reveal 'positive' talks

Rafa Benitez says he has spoken to Kenny Dalglish about a return to Liverpool and says the talks were 'very positive'.

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Skipper missing again

Rafa Benitez will once again be without Steven Gerrard for the clash with Hull on Saturday as he overcomes a groin injury.

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Babel's hopes for the future

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel is hoping he can survive the summer at Anfield and then impress for Rafa Benitez next season.

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Benitez looks to duo's help

Rafa Benitez has pinpointed Manchester United's games with Arsenal and Manchester City as the matches the leaders could slip up in.

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King Kenny Reds return update

Kenny Dalglish says he has not yet been offered a permanent role at Liverpool but admits he would be keen on a return to Anfield.

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Gerrard remains upbeat

Absent Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard believes the late equaliser for the Reds against Arsenal could turn out to be a vital point.

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Rafa's rallying call

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has told his players not to give up on the title fight but admits it's advantage Manchester United.

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Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal

Andrey Arshavin hit Arsenal's four goals as they held Liverpool to a 4-4 draw at Anfield and dented their Premier League title hopes.

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FT:Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal: Liverpool go top of the Premier League on goal difference after Arshavin hit four for the Gunners in an eight goal classic at Anfield.

GOAL:Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal: (90mins)Yossi Benayoun levels deep in stoppage time after more poor defending from the Arsenal defence.

GOAL:Liverpool 3-4 Arsenal: (90mins) Walcott breaks at speed and plays in Andrey Arshavin who sets himself and fires past Reina.

GOAL:Liverpool 3-3 Arsenal: (72mins) Riera's cross finds Fernando Torres who turns Silvestre and rifles past Fabianski to equalise.

GOAL:Liverpool 2-3 Arsenal: (70mins)Andrey Arshavin fires in his hat-trick after Aurelio's poor clearance fell to him a few yards out

GOAL:Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: (67mins) Andrey Arshavin smashes an unstoppable drive past Reina and into the far corner of the net.

GOAL:Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal: (56mins) Kuyt's cross is bundled just over the line by the diving Yossi Benayoun at the back post.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: (49mins) Kuyt picks up Sagna's poor clearance and crosses for Fernando Torres to plant in his header.

HT:Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal: Liverpool have had the majority of possession but Arsenal lead at the break at Anfield thanks to Arshavin's strike.

GOAL:Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal: (36mins) Fabregas pulls the ball back to Andrey Arshavin who fires in off the underside of the crossbar.

LINE UP: Fabianski, Sagna, Toure, Silvestre, Gibbs, Arshavin, Song Billong, Fabregas, Denilson, Nasri, Bendtner.

LINE UP: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Aurelio, Alonso, Mascherano, Benayoun, Kuyt, Riera, Torres.

Gerrard to miss Gunners clash

Liverpool will be without Steven Gerrard for the clash with Arsenal with Lucas expected to keep his place in the midfield.

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Rafa' challenge to side

Rafa Benitez has told his side they must win their remaining six Premier League games to have a chance of the title, starting tonight.

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Benitez wants defensive headache

Rafa Benitez has called on Emiliano Insua to maintain his current form and give the Reds boss a selection dilemma at left-back.

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Reds legend talks on Anfield return

Rafa Benitez is said to have held talks with Kenny Dalglish about a possible return to Liverpool in an advisory role.

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Skipper suffers injury setback

Liverpool have revealed Steven Gerrard is facing another seven to ten days on the sidelines, ruling him out of Tuesday's Arsenal clash.

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Keeper suspended during Reds investigation

Charles Itandje has apologised for his behaviour during the Hillsborough service after Liverpool suspended the keeper for 14 days.

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Torres staying at Anfield for years

Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres says he wants to stay at Anfield for "many seasons to come" because of the way he is treated.

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Midfielder staying put

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has moved to block any proposed switch for Xabi Alonso by claiming he is a player "we want to keep".

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Special memorial for Reds 96

The Liverpool squad will be among thousands at a memorial service paying their respects to the 96 people that died at Hillsborough.

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Reds will be positive - Benitez

Rafa Benitez feels Liverpool's battling display at Chelsea on Tuesday could have a 'positive' impact on the Reds title bid.

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Gerrard fitness update

Rafa Benitez insists Steven Gerrard's groin injury is not serious and is optimistic the skipper will be fit for Liverpool's title bid.

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FT:Chelsea 4-4 Liverpool: Chelsea go through to face Barcelona in the Champions League semis 7-5 on aggregate after an eight-goal classic at Stamford Bridge

GOAL:Chelsea 4-4 Liverpool: (89mins) Frank Lampard fires Anelka's pass first time past Reina and in off the post to level the scores.

GOAL:Chelsea 3-4 Liverpool: (82mins)Dirk Kuyt meets Riera's left-wing cross and thumps in a close-range header to put Liverpool ahead

GOAL:Chelsea 3-3 Liverpool: (81mins) Lucas' effort from the edge of the box deflects off Essien and past Cech to level the scores.

GOAL:Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool: (76mins) Drogba squares the ball across the box and Frank Lampard fires his close-range shot under Reina.

GOAL:Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool: (57mins) Alex smashes an unstoppable 25-yard free kick past Reina to level the scores on the night.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool: (51mins) Didier Drogba touches a low cross at goal from a tight angle and Reina fumbles it over the line.

HT:Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Goals from Aurelio and a Alonso penalty have hauled Liverpool back on level aggregate but Chelsea are still ahead on away goals.

GOAL:Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: (28mins) Xabi Alonso scores from the penalty spot after being fouled by Invanovic in the area.

GOAL:Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool: (19mins) Fabio Aurelio brilliantly catches out Cech with a curling left-foot free-kick from 35 yards out.

LINE UP: Reina, Aurelio, Arbeloa, Skrtel, Carragher, Kuyt, Lucas, Alonso, Mascherano, Benayoun, Torres.

LINE UP: Cech, Ivanovic, Alex, Carvalho, A Cole, Essien, Ballack, Lampard, Kalou, Malouda, Drogba.

Benitez looks for glory

Rafa Benitez says there is no pressure on his side going into tonight's Champions League clash at Chelsea where they trail 3-1.

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Rafa ready to gamble

Rafa Benitez is to take a gamble on Steven Gerrard's fitness in tonight's clash with Chelsea and Fabio Aurelio is also set to start.

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Team-mate hails striker

Liverpool frontman Fernando Torres is the best striker in the world, according to midfielder Yossi Benayoun.

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Reds to gamble on Gerrard

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is winning his battle to be fit for the Champions League clash with Chelsea on Tuesday night.

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Ferguson is nervous - Benitez

Rafa Benitez continued his war of words with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after Liverpool thumped Blackburn 4-0.

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Agger future in the air

Daniel Agger has admitted he has no idea whether or not he has a future with Premier League title-chasers Liverpool.

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Liverpool 4-0 Blackburn Rovers

Liverpool kept up the pressure on Manchester United with a comfortable 4-0 victory over a below-par Blackburn side.

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FT:Liverpool 4-0 Blackburn: Liverpool keep up the pressure on Manchester United with a comfortable win over a below-par Rovers side

GOAL:Liverpool 4-0 Blackburn: (90mins) Benayoun heads the ball to N'Gog at the back post who nods the ball over the line

GOAL:Liverpool 3-0 Blackburn: (83mins) Agger's 30-yard shot flies into the top right-hand corner to seal the win for Liverpool

HT:Liverpool 2-0 Blackburn: Liverpool have dominated the opening half and could have been further ahead against a poor Blackburn side

GOAL:Liverpool 2-0 Blackburn: (34mins) Torres gets his second goal, heading Alonso's free-kick past Robinson

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 Blackburn: (5mins) Torres blasts Liverpool into the lead with a stunning first-time right-foot volley

LINE UP: Robinson, Andrews, Ooijer, Nelsen, Givet, Mokoena, Dunn, Tugay, Warnock, Treacy, Samba

LINE UP: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Insua, Benayoun, Mascherano, Alonso, Riera, Torres, Kuyt

Benitez lifts lid on Gerrard

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will not risk Steven Gerrard against Blackburn if he feels it could jeopardise the rest of his season.

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One in one out for Reds

Liverpool look likely to be without inspirational skipper Steven Gerrard for the clash with Blackburn but Javier Mascherano returns.

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Sam eyes Reds weakness

Sam Allardyce believes he has spotted the chink in Liverpool's armour and is hoping Blackburn can exploit it on Saturday.

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Rafa stays focused

Reds boss Rafa Benitez is looking for his side to re-group and ensure they stay in the title race by beating Blackburn on Saturday.

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Rafa defends Zonal system

Rafa Benitez has defended his controversial zonal marking tactic and claimed mistakes cost his side against Chelsea, not the system.

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FT:Liverpool 1-3 Chelsea: Ivanovic's brace and Drogba's goal cancelled out Torres' early strike to give Chelsea three away goals and a two-goal first leg lead.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-3 Chelsea: (67mins) Malouda's low cross from the left is hammered past Reina by Didier Drogba from close range.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea: (62mins) Lampard's corner from the left is headed past Reina by Branislav Ivanovic for his second goal.

HT:Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Ivanovic's header deservedly cancelled out Torres' early strike to leave it all square after an entertaining first half at Anfield.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: (39mins) Branislav Ivanovic gets up to head Malouda's right-wing corner past Reina to level the score.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea: (6mins) Fernando Torres rifles Arbeloa's low cross from the right past Cech from inside the area.

LINE UP: Cech, Ivanovic, A Cole, Terry, Alex, Essien, Lampard, Ballack, Kalou, Malouda, Drogba.

LINE UP: Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Carragher, Skrtel, Xabi Alonso, Lucas, Kuyt, Riera, Gerrard, Torres.

Rafa cranks up pressure

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has once again stoked up his war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

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One in and one out for Reds

Liverpool will be without the suspended Javier Mascherano for tonight's clash with Chelsea but Steven Gerrard should be fit to play.

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Star wins fitness race

Steven Gerrard will be fit for the Champions League quarter-final first leg with Chelsea after shaking off a groin strain.

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Defender eyes Blues edge

Liverpool centre-half Jamie Carragher believes the league double over Chelsea will give them a psychological edge on Wednesday.

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Real move for Reds ace

Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano has told Real Madrid that he has no intention of quitting Anfield to join them.

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Rafa feels work ethic the key

Rafa Benitez has played down talk that fate is pointing to Liverpool's title, insisting only hard work will see them to take top spot.

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Skipper fitness wait

Rafa Benitez says Steven Gerrard is expected to be fit to face Chelsea on Wednesday after picking up a knock in the win at Fulham.

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Barry admits to uncertain future

Liverpool are set to make a fresh move for Gareth Barry after the Aston Villa midfielder dropped a big hint he could leave.

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Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

Yossi Benayoun kept Liverpool's title challenge alive with a stoppage time winner to finally break down a stubborn Fulham side.

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FT:Fulham 0-1 Liverpool:A late winner from Benayoun seals Liverpool a deserved win against a battling Fulham. No doubt that Liverpool deserve the three points.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Liverpool: (92mins)In stoppage time Benayoun fires a shot across Schwarzer and finds the corner of the net.

HT:Fulham 0-0 Liverpool:Liverpool hit the woodwork four times but can't find the opener against a battling Fulham side. It somehow remains goalless.

LINE UP: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Insua, Alonso, Lucas, Kuyt, Gerrard, Dossena, Torres

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Dempsey, Murphy, Etuhu, Davies, Zamora, Johnson

Benitez retains Ferguson respect

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has reiterated he has no personal axe to grind with Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Duo ruled out of Cottagers trip

Liverpool are without Sami Hyypia and Yossi Benayoun for the trip to Fulham after the pair picked up injuries on international duty.

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Reds ace extends Anfield stay

Dirk Kuyt has joined Steven Gerrard in agreeing a contract extension with Liverpool to keep him at Anfield until 2012.

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Midfielder deal for Benitez

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has agreed a two-year extension to his Anfield deal through until 2013.

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Rafa awaits midfielder update

Yossi Benayoun is an early doubt for Liverpool's clash at Fulham after suffering with illness whilst away on international duty.

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Rafa admits future dilemma

Rafa Benitez admits he did consider his future with Liverpool before recently putting pen-to-paper on a new contract.

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Winger happy with loan deal

Liverpool youngster Adam Hammill has suggested he may like to stay at Barnsley, where he is on loan, for a longer period.

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Defender's future unclear

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger's future is again under the spotlight after he declared he will not be rushed into any decisions.

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Dirk to push on

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has said the Reds will continue to push for the title right up to the last match of the season.

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Gerrard fitness boost

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard looks set to return to the side this weekend when Newcastle are the visitors on Sunday.

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Trotters scout wing ace

Bolton are being linked with a move for Liverpool right winger Adam Hammill with a view to a summer swoop.

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Lucas not giving up

Liverpool's Lucas Leiva says the side have by no means given up on the title race and intend to push Manchester United all the way.

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Juve linked again

Italian giants Juventus are set to rekindle their interest in Xabi Alonso this summer and a move could be on the cards.

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Defender ready to fight ahead

Liverpool centre-half Jamie Carragher says the team will fight for the title until the last second of the season.

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Boss set for sales

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been told his summer transfer budget but may have to sell to finance his big purchases.

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We will stay focused - Kuyt

Liverpool's Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt says the character in the side can push them on to win the title this season.

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Takeover talks denied

Sources close to Liverpool owner Tom Hicks have denied that the club are in talks with Indian billionaire Grandhi Mallikarjun Rao.

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Indian interest in Reds

The India-based GMR Group is being linked with a takeover of Liverpool after members attended last week's draw with Arsenal.

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Hull City 1-3 Liverpool

Dirk Kuyt scored twice as Liverpool returned to the top of the table but they were made to work hard by the 10 men of Hull.

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FT:Hull 1-3 Liverpool: Liverpool return to the top of the table but were made to work hard against the 10 men of Hull

GOAL:Hull 1-3 Liverpool: (89mins) Arbeloa's shot is saved by Myhill and Kuyt is there to knock in the rebound

GOAL:Hull 1-2 Liverpool: (73mins) Cousin's cross finds Geovanni six yards out and he slots the ball past Reina

GOAL:Hull 0-2 Liverpool: (63mins) Hull fail to clear a Liverpool corner and Kuyt can't miss from four yards out

HT:Hull 0-1 Liverpool: Hull have matched Liverpool but were unable to prevent Alonso's 22-yard strike giving the visitors the lead

GOAL:Hull 0-1 Liverpool: (45mins) Alonso's free-kick is blocked by the wall but his follow-up flies into the bottom corner

LINE UP: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Insua, Kuyt, Alonso, Mascherano, Benayoun, Lucas, Torres

LINE UP: Myhill, Ricketts, Zayatte, Turner, Kilbane, Fagan, Boateng, Marney, Geovanni, Barmby, Folan

Reds reveal 'positive' talks

Rafa Benitez says he has spoken to Kenny Dalglish about a return to Liverpool and says the talks were 'very positive'.

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Skipper missing again

Rafa Benitez will once again be without Steven Gerrard for the clash with Hull on Saturday as he overcomes a groin injury.

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Babel's hopes for the future

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel is hoping he can survive the summer at Anfield and then impress for Rafa Benitez next season.

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Benitez looks to duo's help

Rafa Benitez has pinpointed Manchester United's games with Arsenal and Manchester City as the matches the leaders could slip up in.

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King Kenny Reds return update

Kenny Dalglish says he has not yet been offered a permanent role at Liverpool but admits he would be keen on a return to Anfield.

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Gerrard remains upbeat

Absent Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard believes the late equaliser for the Reds against Arsenal could turn out to be a vital point.

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