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We’re enemy No 1 for Fergie’s United, says Liverpool boss Rafa
Rafa Benitez has underlined Liverpool’s growing credentials, by claiming his side have eclipsed Chelsea as the main threat to Manchester United’s dominance of English football.
United may be closing in on a hat-trick of Barclays Premier League titles, but Benitez is adamant his arch-rival Sir Alex Ferguson should be casting an anxious glance towards Anfield after [...]
Babel admits questioning Liverpool boss Benitez’s Fergie rant
Ryan Babel admits questioning the wisdom of Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez’s rant against Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
He told ZOO magazine: “Everybody was surprised and you ask yourself whether it was right or not. I don’t know, but clearly the mind games have started and that was just the best way he could deal [...]
Fergie title dig at Liverpool
Alex Ferguson says Liverpool do not have the bottle to win the title.
Liverpool are top of the Premiership as they hunt a first crown since 1990.
But Manchester United boss Fergie said: “There’s no doubt that in the second half of the season they will get nervous.
“With the experience we’ve got, having won a couple of [...]
Manchester City To Bid £50m For Fernando Torres
The super-rich Citizens are ready to test the Reds’ resolve to hang on to Spanish striker Fernando Torres by offering £50 million for his services, according to a report.
British tabloid the Daily Mirror state that Premier League money-men Manchester City will offer a world record amount for Liverpool forward Fernando Torres in January.
The Blues’ Arab [...]
I Could Have Joined Milan – Torres
Liverpool star Fernando Torres reveals he was close to joining Milan and came back on last season’s Champions League tie against Inter.
Liverpool ace Fernando Torres, who finished third in this year’s Ballon D’Or voting behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, revealed he was very close to joining Milan before signing for the Reds in 2007.
“I [...]
Steven Gerrard admits Chelsea Regret
Steven Gerrard admits he regrets ever flirting with the idea of joining Chelsea Football Club.
Jose Mourinho tried to sign the player for £20million when he arrived at Stamford Bridge, and then again for what would have been a British record of £32million in the summer of 2005.
Upon the latter bid Gerrard told Liverpool he wanted [...]
Rafa: Torres better than Ronaldo
Rafa Benitez believes Fernando Torres deserves to be named European Player of the Year — ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Liverpool boss believes Torres merits the Ballon D’Or after his contributions for both club and country.
He said: “Fernando would be my selection.
‘He has scored a lot of goals and won the Euros with Spain. Ronaldo is [...]
Alonso Aiming To Topple Chelsea
Xabi Alonso is hoping Liverpool can announce themselves as genuine contenders for the Premier League title when they visit Chelsea on Sunday
Liverpool travel to London this weekend with only goal difference separating them from their table-topping hosts, as both teams remain unbeaten eight games into the season.
Many pundits are still sceptical about the Reds’ title [...]
Fergie Will Sign Messi Or Torres
Sir Alex is pretty confident that Ronaldo will win Ballon d’Or. He even made some rash promises!
‘Cristiano will win both player of the year awards, I am sure of it – if he doesn’t, I want to sign the guy who does,” he said.
Liverpool skipper Gerrard tells kids: Don’t be like me
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned youngsters about the dangers of being one-footed.
The England midfielder made fun of himself for missing an open goal against Belarus.
Gerrard was clean through in the final minute but managed to hit a post with the goal gaping.
But at least he was able to laugh about it afterwards.
The Scouser admitted: [...]
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