Gerrard denies Redknapp ‘text’ claims
Steven Gerrard has denied claims that he sent a text message backing Harry Redknapp for the England job before Roy Hodgson was appointed, BBC Sport understands. The Liverpool skipper has said that he doesn’t have Redknapp’s personal number, but admitted that he did contact his former teammate, and Redknapp’s...
Liverpool keen on Alonso return
Liverpool are keen on beating Chelsea to the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, according to the Daily Star. The 31 year old is unlikely to be offered an extension to his contract, which is set to expire in the summer, following the arrival of a number of...
No rush for Suarez contract talks – Ayre
Liverpool are not panicking over holding contract talks with Luis Suarez, according to the clubs managing director Ian Ayre, the Express understands. The 26 year old, who looked set to leave Anfield in the summer, has seamlessly slotted back in to the Reds first team having missed ten games...
Gerrard says England players do care
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has dismissed claims that the England players don’t care about playing for their country as ‘nonsense’ the Mirror understands. The Reds skipper is preparing to lead Roy Hodgson’s men into a crucial World Cup Qualifying double header, which begins against Montenegro at Wembley on Friday...
Liverpool stay second with win over Palace
Liverpool secured their fifth win in seven league games this season by beating Crystal Palace 3-1 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The result was enough to see the Reds briefly return to the top of the Premier League, only to be again replaced by Arsenal following their draw at...
Lucas out of Palace clash
Lucas Leiva will miss tomorrow’s visit of Crystal Palace, as the midfielder serves a one match ban after picking up five yellow cards. Jordan Henderson is set to move into a defensive midfield role, while Raheem Sterling is hoping to earn a recall to the starting line-up....
Suarez will cost £55m in January
Real Madrid are set to make a £45m offer for Luis Suarez when the transfer window reopens in January, the Mail Online understands. The striker made no secret of his desire to play for the Spanish giants during a summer that was dominated by talk of his future....
Gerrard praises Rodgers faith in youth
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has heaped praise on manager Brendan Rodgers for his development of young English talent, according to the Daily Star. The midfielder believes that the influx of foreigners into the Premier League has made it much more difficult for English players to break through, especially at...
Gerrard feared Suarez exit
Steven Gerrard has admitted that he was worried that Luis Suarez would leave Liverpool this summer, according to the Express. The Reds captain has said that he struggled to sleep due to concerns that the Uruguay striker may sign for another side during the transfer window. Arsenal had two...
Liverpool up to second after returning to winning ways at lowly Sunderland
Liverpool climbed to second place in the Premier League after beating bottom of the table Sunderland 3-1 yesterday afternoon. Top scorer Daniel Sturridge opened the scoring with his eleventh goal in his last eleven league games, before Luis Suarez doubled the visitor’s advantage on thirty-six minutes....