Rumour Mill: Liverpool will sign a South American striker playing in Holland

Liverpool spent big on a South American player from the Dutch league last January, and history could be about to repeat itself as their goal scoring problems continue into 2012. Former Liverpool goalkeeper and Kop legend Bruce Grobbelaar claims that Kenny Dalglish will definitely sign a striker during the January transfer window. In an interview with TalkSport earlier, Grobbelaar tantalisingly hinted that Liverpool are interested in signing two...

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Match Report: Liverpool 0-0 Stoke City

By guest writer: Jamie McLaughlin After the tremendous result in Manchester midweek in the Carling Cup, it was back to league business at Anfield against Stoke City. Stoke City would be a difficult team to beat, and on a four match unbeaten run. Liverpool has found it tough this season at home drawing six matches at home. So a win was very important if Liverpool were to keep in the race for a top four place. THE TEAM Liverpool made five changes to the team that faced Manchester City in the Carling Cup last Wednesday, with Carragher and Coates...

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Rumour Mill: Spanish striker back on Liverpool radar

Liverpool are continuing their hunt for firepower – with Spain striker Fernando Llorente a possible target. Kop boss Kenny Dalglish and director of football Damien Comolli continue to monitor several options. They are also keeping tabs on other hitmen including Newcastle's Demba Ba but 26-year-old Llorente who would cost at least £20m, is also on their radar after some fine displays for Athletico Bilbao and Spain. Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina and...

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Video Highlights: Liverpool 0-0 Stoke City

Liverpool were left frustrated after they were held to a goalless draw by Stoke City at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Despite dominating possession for the majority of the contest, the Reds were unable to break down a resolute Potters rearguard. Dirk Kuyt missed the best opportunity to break the deadlock with just over 10 minutes remaining when he headed wide from a good position, meaning the points were to be shared between the two sides. Kenny...

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Match Report: Manchester City 0-1 Liverpool

By guest writer: Jamie McLaughlin Liverpool returned to Manchester little more than a week after being humbled by the League leaders for the Carling Cup semi-final first leg at the Etihad Stadium. Since the defeat last week Liverpool despatched Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup, while City lost at home to neighbours Manchester United in the FA Cup. Liverpool knew that a similar 3-0 score line would be disastrous in their quest to reach the new Wembley for the first time. The Team Dalglish brought Agger, Johnson, Skrtel, Henderson, Downing and Andy...

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Poll: Is Glen Johnson tackle merit a red card?

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini was involved in an angry tunnel exchange with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard after his side's 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final first-leg defeat. The pair clashed twice with Gerrard annoyed at Mancini's response to a Glen Johnson tackle on Joleon Lescott. Mancini criticised the two-footed tackle by Liverpool defender Johnson that was similar to Vincent Kompany's challenge on Nani in the 3-2 defeat by Manchester United....

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Carling Cup Semi-final First-Leg: Manchester City 0-1 Liverpool

Liverpool took a big step towards the Carling Cup final after they recorded a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the semi-final, first-leg clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. Steven Gerrard capped a strong opening to the game from the Reds by scoring a 13th minute penalty after Daniel Agger had been brought down inside the box. * By pressing play on the video, you’ve agreed with the English FA rules and regulations on its broadcasting....

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Match Report: Liverpool 5-1 Oldham Athletic

Liverpool started their quest for a return to the new Wembley in the FA Cup with a home draw against Oldham Athletic. The fixture was shifted to the Friday night because Everton were also playing at home on the Saturday this weekend. A minute’s applause was held before the match in memory for former Liverpool player Gary Ablett who sadly passed away on New Year’s night after a long illness. THE TEAM As expected Dalglish made a few changes to the side that lost to Manchester City last Tuesday. The major team news was that Gerrard was making his...

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