Liverpool: April 2009 Archives

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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