Liverpool: August 2010 Archives

Full-back leaves on loan

Emiliano Insua has left Liverpool and joined Turkish side Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal.

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Reds seal full-back swoop

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of full-back Paul Konchesky from Fulham on a four-year deal.

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Reds ready Upton raid

Liverpool are set to make a £9million move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole, according to the latest reports.

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Midfielder admits he could go

Midfielder Lucas says he is in the dark over his Liverpool future amid reports he could be offloaded by boss Roy Hodgson.

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Barca move done

Javier Mascherano has penned a four-year deal with Barcelona after passing a medical with the Spanish giants.

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Tigers chase Reds defender

Hull assistant manager Craig Shakespeare has confirmed the Tigers are interested in signing Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala on loan.

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Reds boss not interested in sale

Roy Hodgson has rubbished speculation claiming he wants to offload Lucas and says he isn't looking to sell anyone right now.

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Reds rule out striker signing

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has said he is keen on signing a new striker but has ruled out bringing in PSV forward Ola Toivonen.

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Liverpool 1-0 West Bromwich Albion

Fernando Torres came to lacklustre Liverpool's rescue to give them a scarcely-deserved 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion.

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FT:Liverpool 1-0 West Brom: West Brom played their part and it took a fine Fernando Torres goal to separate two well-matched teams.

RED C:Liverpool 1-0 West Brom: (Morrison 86mins) James Morrison saw red for a foul on Torres.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 West Brom: (67mins) Fernando Torres broke the deadlock with a neat volley.

HT:Liverpool 0-0 West Brom: West Brom enjoyed plenty of possession and had the better chances.

Premiership - WEST BROMWICH ALBION LINE UP: Carson, Olsson, Tamas, Jara, Shorey, Morrison, Mulumbu, Dorrans, Brunt, Odemwingie, Fortune

Premiership - LIVERPOOL LINE UP: Reina, Johnson, Agger, Carragher, Skrtel, Poulsen, Lucas, Gerrard, Kuyt, Jovanovic, Torres

New midfielder joins

Liverpool have filled the void created by Javier Mascherano and Alberto Aquilani's departures by signing Raul Meireles from Porto.

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Meireles aims to get Reds flying

Raul Meireles has spoken of his determination to get Liverpool successful again after completing his 'dream' move to Anfield.

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Masch attitude angers Roy

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has accused outgoing midfielder Javier Mascherano of displaying a "selfish" attitude over his move away.

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Roy signs World Cup star

Liverpool are set to sign Portugal international midfielder Raul Meireles from Porto for £10.7m - to replace Javier Mascherano.

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Reds face tough task

The draw for the Europa League has been made and Liverpool find themselves in Group K along with Italian side Napoli.

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Kuyt boost for Reds

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has committed his future to the club despite being linked with a £14m switch to Inter Milan.

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Ace set for Spain move

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Barcelona for the sale of Javier Mascherano who will now discuss personal terms with the Catalans.

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Cole back to boost Reds

Liverpool head to Trabzonspor without Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard but Joe Cole will return for the Europa League play-off.

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Full-back interest confirmed

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed he is interested in Fulham full-back Paul Konchesky and could land the defender next week.

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Fresh twist in Kuyt and Masch deals

Liverpool could lose two key first-team stars to Rafa Benitez's Inter with Dirk Kuyt and Javier Mascherano wanted by the Italians.

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Loan deal goes through

Juventus have finalised an agreement with Liverpool to take Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani on a season-long loan.

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Hodgson predicts hostile Turkey

Roy Hodgson says he is expecting Trabzonspor to pose Liverpool a very tough test in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Battle on for duo

Roy Hodgson has warned any would be suitors for Javier Mascherano and Dirk Kuyt to move quickly or the deals will be off.

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Striker move on cards

Roy Hodgson is set to step up his efforts to land West Ham striker Carlton Cole but faces a battle with Stoke and Sunderland.

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New bid looms

Former Football League chairman Keith Harris claims an overseas buyer is considering an offer of between £400 and £500m for the club.

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Reds playing hard ball over Mash

Liverpool have rejected Barcelona's reported offer of £18.8m plus Alexander Hleb for Javier Mascherano and are demanding £24.5m.

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Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool

City laughed in the face of accusations that they're a group of talented individuals, not a cohesive team, by beating Liverpool 3-0.

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FT:Man City 3-0 Liverpool:A clinical and professional performance from City, with Liverpool looking highly uninspired in comparison

GOAL:Man City 3-0 Liverpool: Tevez scored with an emphatic spot kick for clinical City (67mins)

GOAL:Man City 2-0 Liverpool: Carlos Tevez scored a very scrappy close range goal after 52mins

HT:Man City 1-0 Liverpool:A comfortable half for Man City, who have created numerous chances

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Liverpool: Gareth Barry scored with a composed, close range finish after 13min

Premiership - LIVERPOOL LINE UP: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Carragher, Agger, Jovanovic, Gerrard, Lucas, Kuyt, Torres, Ngog

Premiership - MANCHESTER CITY LINE UP: Hart, Richards, Kolo Toure, Kompany, Lescott, De Jong, Toure Yaya, Barry, Milner, Adam Johnson, Tevez

Mario to be tops - boss

As the two sides prepare to battle it out at Eastlands, Roberto Mancini said that Mario Balotelli could be better than Fernando Torres.

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Midfielder in fitness race

Liverpool will give Javier Mascherano until the last minute to see if he has recovered from his calf injury in time to play Man City.

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Mash bid rejected

Liverpool have rejected a £15m bid from Barcelona for Argentine ace Javier Mascherano, according to reports in Spain.

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Benitez seeks Kuyt reunion

Inter Milan are interested in taking Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt and the Dutchman is now believed to be weighing up their offer.

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Reds eye £9m PSV hitman

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is reportedly looking to snap up PSV Eindhoven's Swedish international forward Ola Toivonen in a £9m deal.

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Hodgson hopeful over star pair

Roy Hodgson is confident that Inter Milan will not swoop for Liverpool duo Javier Mascherano or Dirk Kuyt before the transfer deadline.

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Huang ends Reds interest

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has withdrawn his offer to takeover Liverpool and is considering his future options.

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Midfielder set to leave

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani looks to be on his way back to Italy as the club look to secure a loan deal for him.

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FT:Liverpool 1-0 Trabzonspor: A deserved win for Liverpool, who had a Joe Cole penalty saved and Christian Poulsen goal disallowed

HT:L'pool 1-0 Trabzonspor:A quiet half, with Liverpool capitalising on their first clear chance

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 Trabzonspor: Ryan Babel scored with a low, curled, accurate shot after 45mins

UEFA Europa League - LIVERPOOL LINE UP: Reina, Aurelio, Kyrgiakos, Carragher, Kelly, Jovanovic, Poulsen, Lucas, Rodriguez, J Cole, Babel

Mascherano won't leave Liverpool on the cheap

Javier Mascherano will not be allowed to leave Anfield in a cut-price deal, Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed.

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Hodgson takes hard line on midfielder

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says Javier Mascherano will only be sold if the club receive a suitable offer for the midfielder.

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Injured pair sit out Europa clash

Javier Mascherano and Daniel Agger have both been ruled out of Liverpool's Europa League play-off against Trabzonspor on Thursday.

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Jones ready for Reds fight

New signing Brad Jones has revealed that his main aim will be 'to put pressure' on Liverpool's number one goalkeeper Jose Reina.

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New deal - big targets for Reds ace

Martin Skrtel is looking to help Liverpool win trophies after signing a two-year contract extension to keep him at Anfield until 2014.

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Spanish move for Reds ace gathers pace

Lionel Messi has urged Spanish champions Barcelona to make a move for unsettled Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano.

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Reds finalise keeper deal

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has completed the signing of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Brad Jones for £2.3 million.

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Club comply with Cole card decision

Liverpool have decided not to launch an appeal against Joe Cole's red card on his Anfield debut.

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Deal close for new keeper

Liverpool and Middlesbrough have agreed terms for the transfer of keeper Brad Jones who is on Merseyside for a medical.

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Roy eyes Toi boy

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is on the trail of Swedish striker Ola Toivonen after watching him score against Scotland last week.

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Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal

A bizarre own goal by Jose Reina denied ten man Liverpool a win as Arsenal earned a point and also had a man red carded at Anfield.

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FT:Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: Reina's own goal cancels out N'Gog's strike to earn Arsenal a point as Koscielny was also sent off.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: (90mins)Reina spills the ball in the net after Chamakh hit the post

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal: (46mins) David N'Gog fires high into the net past Manuel Almunia

HT:Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal: N'Gog had an effort cleared off the line and Joe Cole was sent off.

Premiership - ARSENAL LINE UP: Almunia, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Cliche, Eboue, Diaby, Wilshire, Nasri, Chamakh, Arshavin.

Premiership - LIVERPOOL LINE UP: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Carragher, Agger, Kuyt, Mascherano, Cole, Gerrard, Jovanovic, Ngog.

Purslow's ownership pledge

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow insists the club won't be making any hasty decisions as they look to find new owners.

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Hitman could face Gunners

Roy Hodgson has admitted that he is contemplating risking Fernando Torres for Liverpool's season opener against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Huang breaks takeover silence

Kenny Huang has cooled talk he is on the brink of a Liverpool takeover by saying he is only "50% confident" a deal will go through.

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Midfielder pleads for action

Christian Poulsen says he is ready to face Arsenal as Reds boss Roy Hodgson also ponders using wantaway midfielder Javier Mascherano.

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Reds seal midfield swoop

Liverpool have confirmed the capture of Christian Poulsen from Juventus, with the midfielder penning a three-year-deal.

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Reds ace eyes short deal talks

Jamie Carragher feels he will now finish his career at Liverpool and believes contract talks will be short and sweet.

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Mascherano future update

Javier Mascherano has stated he will not join another Premier League team, saying a move abroad is the only reason to leave Liverpool.

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Duo to seal Reds moves

Liverpool will complete the captures of goalkeeper Brad Jones and midfielder Christian Poulsen by the end of this week.

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Carragher laughs off exit rumours

Jamie Carragher believes he will see out the rest of his career at Liverpool and does nor foresee any problems signing a new deal.

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Striker set for Anfield exit

West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo is still chasing Liverpool striker David Ngog but any move depends on the Reds transfer dealings.

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Hodgson set for Fiorentina raid

Liverpool could swoop for Fiorentina's Mario Bolatti as a replacement for Javier Mascherano, according to the Argentine press.

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Liverpool to raid West Ham

Roy Hodgson is believed to weighing up whether to make a move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole after being quoted a price of £12m.

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Agent fuels midfielder transfer talk

Zoltan Gera's agent has revealed the Hungary international would be interested in working with Roy Hodgson again.

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Liverpool given Mascherano boost

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has admitted they can not afford to sign Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano.

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Midfielder in shock Reds link

Fulham star Zoltan Gera could be set for a shock exit out of Craven Cottage this summer with Liverpool keen on the midfielder.

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Surprise deal could go through

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is hoping to secure the services of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Brad Jones in a £2million deal this week.

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Juve ace could face Gunners

Liverpool are hoping to sign Christian Poulsen from Juventus in time for him to make his debut against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Crouch deal mooted

Liverpool are reportedly lining up a big bid to bring England striker Peter Crouch back to Anfield from Tottenham.

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Degen on the move

Liverpool have confirmed Philipp Degen is returning to Germany to spend the season on loan with Stuttgart.

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Carragher set to sign

Roy Hodgson says Jamie Carragher will pen a new deal with Liverpool when the takeover situation has been resolved.

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Tricky tie for Reds

Liverpool have been drawn against Turkish outfit Trabzonspor in the play-off round of the Europa League.

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Unsettled defender leaves Reds

Stuttgart have confirmed they have signed Philipp Degen on a season-long loan deal from Liverpool.

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Reading man in Reds frame

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson may look at Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici after having a bid rejected for Middlesbrough's Brad Jones.

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Roy wary of takeover deal

Roy Hodgson declared himself pleased with his first Anfield win on Thursday but warned he will not be splashing any 'takeover' cash.

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Chinese government back Kenny bid - report

Potential Liverpool owner Kenny Huang has refused to confirm his consortium is being backed by the Chinese government.

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Hodgson warning for top players

Roy Hodgson has urged his big players to perform as he prepares to hand Joe Cole his Liverpool debut against FK Rabotnicki on Thursday.

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Reds fear huge Torres bid

Fernando Torres has committed his future to Liverpool but a huge offer from Man City could still force the Reds to cash in.

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Boss to keep stars

Mark Hughes has made it clear that he has no intention of selling Mark Schwarzer to Arsenal or Paul Konchesky to Liverpool.

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New midfielder lined up

Liverpool are reportedly closing in on a £6m move for Juventus star Christian Poulsen to replace Javier Mascherano.

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Torres committed to Reds future

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has ended summer-long speculation over a move and said he is at the 'best club in the country'.

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Striker happy to stay

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has dismissed speculation that he will be moving on and says he is staying at the club.

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Torres to miss Gunners clash

Star striker Fernando Torres is unlikely to be fit for the opening Premiership clash of the season against Arsenal.

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Plenty of interest in Reds

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang's offer to buy Liverpool is just one of a possible six bids for the club, according to reports.

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Reds welcome back star

Fernando Torres is due to return to Melwood on Monday and Liverpool will hope to gain some assurances over his future.

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Roy ready for striker swoop

Liverpool are believed to be lining up a bid for Peter Crouch after indications that Tottenham will sell the striker to raise funds.

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Financial talks continue

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang is understood to be closing in on a takeover bid for Liverpool, which would fund a new stadium.

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Reds warned over striker

David Villa has warned Liverpool that Fernando Torres will leave the club unless they win some silverware this season.

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Full-back leaves on loan

Emiliano Insua has left Liverpool and joined Turkish side Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal.

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Reds seal full-back swoop

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of full-back Paul Konchesky from Fulham on a four-year deal.

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Reds ready Upton raid

Liverpool are set to make a £9million move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole, according to the latest reports.

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Midfielder admits he could go

Midfielder Lucas says he is in the dark over his Liverpool future amid reports he could be offloaded by boss Roy Hodgson.

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Barca move done

Javier Mascherano has penned a four-year deal with Barcelona after passing a medical with the Spanish giants.

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Tigers chase Reds defender

Hull assistant manager Craig Shakespeare has confirmed the Tigers are interested in signing Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala on loan.

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Reds boss not interested in sale

Roy Hodgson has rubbished speculation claiming he wants to offload Lucas and says he isn't looking to sell anyone right now.

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Reds rule out striker signing

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has said he is keen on signing a new striker but has ruled out bringing in PSV forward Ola Toivonen.

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Liverpool 1-0 West Bromwich Albion

Fernando Torres came to lacklustre Liverpool's rescue to give them a scarcely-deserved 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion.

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FT:Liverpool 1-0 West Brom: West Brom played their part and it took a fine Fernando Torres goal to separate two well-matched teams.

RED C:Liverpool 1-0 West Brom: (Morrison 86mins) James Morrison saw red for a foul on Torres.

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 West Brom: (67mins) Fernando Torres broke the deadlock with a neat volley.

HT:Liverpool 0-0 West Brom: West Brom enjoyed plenty of possession and had the better chances.

Premiership - WEST BROMWICH ALBION LINE UP: Carson, Olsson, Tamas, Jara, Shorey, Morrison, Mulumbu, Dorrans, Brunt, Odemwingie, Fortune

Premiership - LIVERPOOL LINE UP: Reina, Johnson, Agger, Carragher, Skrtel, Poulsen, Lucas, Gerrard, Kuyt, Jovanovic, Torres

New midfielder joins

Liverpool have filled the void created by Javier Mascherano and Alberto Aquilani's departures by signing Raul Meireles from Porto.

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Meireles aims to get Reds flying

Raul Meireles has spoken of his determination to get Liverpool successful again after completing his 'dream' move to Anfield.

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Masch attitude angers Roy

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has accused outgoing midfielder Javier Mascherano of displaying a "selfish" attitude over his move away.

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Roy signs World Cup star

Liverpool are set to sign Portugal international midfielder Raul Meireles from Porto for £10.7m - to replace Javier Mascherano.

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Reds face tough task

The draw for the Europa League has been made and Liverpool find themselves in Group K along with Italian side Napoli.

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Kuyt boost for Reds

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has committed his future to the club despite being linked with a £14m switch to Inter Milan.

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Ace set for Spain move

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Barcelona for the sale of Javier Mascherano who will now discuss personal terms with the Catalans.

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Cole back to boost Reds

Liverpool head to Trabzonspor without Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard but Joe Cole will return for the Europa League play-off.

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Full-back interest confirmed

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed he is interested in Fulham full-back Paul Konchesky and could land the defender next week.

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Fresh twist in Kuyt and Masch deals

Liverpool could lose two key first-team stars to Rafa Benitez's Inter with Dirk Kuyt and Javier Mascherano wanted by the Italians.

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