You'll Never Walk Alone (FM2010)

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Week: 13
Date: Sun 04 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Portsmouth docked points
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Before today’s games in the EPL it was decided that Portsmouth is deducted 9 Premier Division points for going into administration. This moves Portsmouth from the save spot at 17th in the league and down to last in the league 4 points behind Birmingham and 7 points under the relegation line.
This almost finished up the relegation picture in this years EPL season as the 18th and last team to be relegated Burnley now got 10 points up to the next team with only 5 games left to play.
Southampton was also deducted 10 points in the Coca-Cola League 1 earlier this year. Despite that Southampton still have a real chance to move up a division this year.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 14
Date: Mon 05 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Portsmouth relegated
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It just got from bad to worse for Portsmouth. With yesterdays loss the team is now the first to be relegated from the English Premier League this season. With just 15 points left to play for there is now way they can make it to safety.
Portsmouth's six games without scoring from Sunday 21st February 2010 is a new English Premier League record.
All Portsmouth players have been transfer listed (many of them on free transfers) and the Liverpool scouts is now working overtime to find out if there are any of the players that might have a future on Anfield. Its especially young talents Liverpool will be looking at.


Liverpool fans are gearing up to welcome Sporting CP fans travelling 1055 miles from Lisbon in Portugal to Liverpool for their European Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg match.
A tight match is expected but fans of The Reds are hopeful that their side, who are slight favourites, can come through with a win. Liverpool are in pole position after winning the first leg by a comfortable 4 - 0 scoreline at Estádio José Alvalade Século XXI.


Thomas Northwood was not giving much away as he met journalists ahead of Liverpool's match against Sporting Clube de Portugal - SAD in the European Champions League Quarter Final.
A journalist from BBC Radio 5 live chose the main focus point for the conference, asking, "Liverpool are in pole position after winning the first leg by a comfortable 4 - 0 scoreline at Estádio José Alvalade Século XXI. Having secured a comfortable first leg victory away from home you must be confident of putting this tie to bed in front of your own fans. Can you get the job done?"
Northwood's response was, "I am confident as long as we stick to our game plan."
When asked about Steven Gerrard Northwood quickly closed down all talk about him playing this game.
It is thought that the Liverpool squad should react well to Northwood's handling of the question.


For the first time since week 2 of the regular season Liverpool is no longer one of the top two teams in the league. That was clear after Man City today won 2-0 over Hull and moved in to second place on a better goal difference. The problem for City is that the only have 5 games left to play while Liverpool got 7.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 14
Date: Tue 06 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool show lethal touch
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MATCH REPORT:
Liverpool 2 - 0 Sporting Clube de Portugal - SAD (Champions League Qtr Final)
Liverpool showed this evening it's not the amount of possession you have, it's what you do with it that counts, as they ran out 2 - 0 winners over Sporting Clube de Portugal - SAD.
Cultured midfielder Alberto Aquilani got Liverpool off to a flyer by scoring a good header from just inside the six-yard box after just one minute. The man behind the goal was Philipp Degen with a great cross. The last goal of the game came from cultured defensive midfielder Miguel Veloso whose 40th minute own-goal after a corner will undoubtedly cause him some embarrassment.
Liverpool therefore win 6 - 0 on aggregate.

Attendance: 45362

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson (MOM: 7,6)
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher (sub 45)
Michael Dingsdag
Lucas
Philipp Degen
Fábio Aurélio
Javier Mascherano (c) (sub 71)
Alberto Aquilani (G: 1)
David N'Gog
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Jason Steele
Martin Skrtel (on 45)
Mauro Formica (on 71)
Daniel Agger
Albert Riera
Yossi Benayoun
Fernando Torres



Liverpool have been awarded £2,174,000 for playing in the European Champions League. The same will be given to Chelsea who also moved on to the next round with a 1-0 win at home over Sevilla. The only goal of the match was scored by Drogba.


Lucas has picked up an automatic one match ban after collecting 3 yellow cards. The ban will apply for all European club competitions.


Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the fans are delighted with Liverpool's convincing 6 - 0 European Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg aggregate win over Sporting CP. Glen Johnson was particularly impressive and his performance will have delighted the Liverpool fans.
The team will be delighted that they have achieved their minimum aim of reaching the Semi Final of the Champions League following this result.


Glen Johnson impressed during Liverpool's convincing 6 - 0 European Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg aggregate win over Sporting CP this evening, according to BBC Radio 5 live. The Liverpool defender looked tidy and hardly put a foot wrong all game.
Johnson, 25, arrived at Anfield from Portsmouth for a fee of £17M in 2009.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 14
Date: Wed 07 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Champions League semi final set
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The last two teams for the Champions League semi final was found today. In Italy it was Brazilian midfielder Diego who became the hero for Juventus when he scored 2 of his teams goals in the 3-1 win over Inter.
In the other game France team Lyon got the 1-0 home win over Man United in a game where United didn’t manage to produce a single clear cut goal chance all game.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 14
Date: Thu 08 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Tevez considered major contender for award
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Man City's Carlos Tevez is among a number of players being linked with the English Footballer of the Year award. The twenty-six-year-old striker admitted he had been delighted with his form over the season and said it would be an honour to receive the coveted award.
The other players thought to be in contention for the award are Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba and Ashley Young.


The four teams that will play in the EURO Cup were found today. It will be Arsenal against Bordeaux and Roma against Atl. Madrid in the other.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 14
Date: Fri 09 / 04 / 2010
Headline: European Champions League Semi Final draw
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Liverpool will play Chelsea in the European Champions Cup Semi Final. The first leg will be played at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 21st April 2010. It is well worth noting that Liverpool have not lost to Chelsea in the last 2 meetings between the two sides.
In the other game Lyon from France will be home in the first game against Juventus from Italy.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 14
Date: Sat 10 / 04 / 2010
Headline: EPL Update
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With eight teams in action and 11 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at St. Andrews where a crowd of 19750 witnessed Birmingham's 1 - 2 defeat against Bolton. The highlight being a landmark goal for Bolton's Grétar Steinsson. The loss for Birmingham also means that they are the second team relegated from the EPL this season.
Elsewhere, Man City's convincing 3 - 0 victory over Burnley proved to be a fiery affair and Peter Crouch scored the pick of the goals in Tottenham's 2 - 1 victory over Hull with a placed shot.


The first team in this year English FA Cup is found. Man U got away with a 0-1 win over West Ham on the road to book its spot to Wembley. The lonely goal was scored by Ryan Giggs in the 79th minute.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 14
Date: Sun 11 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool favourites for Fulham clash
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League leaders Liverpool have been touted as comfortable favourites (Liverpool: 4-7 Draw: 5-2 Fulham: 4-1) but will have to be wary about complacency when taking on Fulham, according to Sky Bet. Premier Division title contenders Liverpool are currently lying in 3rd place in the table.
Following Fulham's English Premier Division 0 - 0 draw with Chelsea last Saturday, Hodgson's side are currently 10th in the Premier Division with 47 points from 33 matches.


The £500,000 deal taking Portsmouth's Florent Cuvelier to Liverpool can now be completed. The transfer will go through on Thursday 1st July 2010 and Liverpool have confirmed the deal.
Florent Cuvelier is a 17-year old Belgian midfielder who was the star of Portsmouth's youth system.
Liverpool is also working on brining inn another Portsmouth player Luke Wilkinson.


The opponent for Man U in the FA Cup was found today. In a game between Wigan and Arsenal, the Gunners came away with a 2-1 on the road. Arsenal scored two goals in the first 30 minutes and Wigan’s goal in the 84th minute was to little to late.
The final in the FA Cup will be played at 15May at Wembley.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 15
Date: Mon 12 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Another opportunity wasted
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MATCH REPORT:
Liverpool 0 - 0 Fulham (Premier Division)
Liverpool fail to make chances pay. With 25 shots (11 of them being on goal and one off the post) Liverpool could count themselves highly unlucky to only draw in their English Premier Division match at Anfield. Liverpool had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.
Michael Dingsdag claimed the man of the match. The Liverpool defender looked tidy and hardly put a foot wrong all game. Dingsdag is a new signing at Anfield, having joined from Dutch Eredivisie side PSV in January.

Attendance: 45362

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Daniel Agger
Michael Dingsdag (MOM: 7.3)
Steven Gerrard (c)
Yossi Benayoun (sub 45)
Lucas
Alberto Aquilani (sub 66)
David N'Gog
Fernando Torres
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Jason Steele
Martin Skrtel
Philipp Degen (on 66)
Jamie Carragher
Albert Riera (on 45)
Fábio Aurélio
Javier Mascherano

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 15
Date: Tue 13 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Fans getting worried
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Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin believes the fans are disappointed with Liverpool's English Premier Division 0 - 0 draw with Fulham. Richard believes the fans were disappointed with the team's inability to convert chances into goals.
Liverpool are currently on a three match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 3rd place in the English Premier Division.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 15
Date: Wed 14 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Agger injured (again)
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Dave Galley has reported that Daniel Agger has suffered a thigh strain after the central defender mistimed a ball during today's training session. Galley advised the Liverpool front office that a thigh strain can either be treated by the club's physios or managed by injections.
Injections: Will get through the next game against Everton but could then be out for between 12 days and 2 weeks.
Physio: Out for between 9 days and 11 days.
Agger will be treated at Liverpool by the club's physios.


With six teams in action and 6 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at Upton Park where a crowd of 34980 witnessed West Ham's 0 - 1 defeat against Arsenal. The highlight being a landmark goal for Arsenal's Robin van Persie.
Elsewhere, a brace from Wayne Rooney inspired a win for the away side during Blackburn's 0 - 2 defeat against Man Utd and James Milner scored the pick of the goals in Wigan's 1 - 2 defeat against Aston Villa with a header.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 15
Date: Thu 15 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool add Wilkinson to roster
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The transfer of Portsmouth's Luke Wilkinson to Liverpool is set to be completed. The transfer will go through on Thursday 1st July 2010. Liverpool have confirmed the deal.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 15
Date: Fri 16 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool take on Everton in local derby
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Everton are slight underdogs (Everton: 13-8 Draw: 2-1 Liverpool: 6-4) in what should prove a tightly contested affair against Liverpool, according to Sky Bet.
Liverpool are currently on a three match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 3rd place in the English Premier Division. Following Everton's 0 - 1 English Premier Division defeat against Chelsea last Sunday, Moyes' side are currently 7th in the Premier Division with 57 points from 34 matches.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 15
Date: Sat 17 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Reds ease past Everton
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MATCH REPORT:
Everton 1 - 2 Liverpool (Premier Division)
Liverpool produced a good display this afternoon to see off the challenge of Everton at Goodison Park. When Carragher gave away a penalty, Cahill confidently stepped up to score from the spot. Liverpool was not happy with the referee as it clearly looked like Marouane Fellaini took a dive. Striker Fernando Torres then equalised for Liverpool in the 50th minute with a placed shot on a bad return from Tim Howard on a Steven Gerrard shot. Slovakia captain Martin Skrtel scored what proved to be the winner for the away side on 67 minutes with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on a perfect corner from Gerrard. It was Skrtels first ever goal for Liverpool.

Attendance: 40158

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher (sub 58)
Michael Dingsdag
Yossi Benayoun
Albert Riera
Lucas (sub 67)
Steven Gerrard (c)
Fernando Torres (G: 50)
David N'Gog (sub 70)
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Jason Steele
Martin Skrtel (on 58) (G: 67) (MOM: 7.3)
Philipp Degen
Mauro Formica (on 67)
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen (on 70)
Fábio Aurélio
Javier Mascherano


Martin Skrtel was the best player on the park during Liverpool's 2 - 1 English Premier Division victory over Everton this afternoon and the margin of victory should have been even greater. The 25 year-old central defender took his goal well for Liverpool and generally looked lively. Everton boss David Moyes hailed Liverpool central defender Martin Skrtel's performance against his side. Moyes stated that he thought Skrtel was the best player on the pitch and can only hope his team doesn't have to face players of his calibre every week.
Skrtel, 25, arrived at Anfield from Zenit for a fee of £6M in 2007.


In the days late games it became clear that Burnley will be the 3rd and last team relegated from this year EPL. Liverpool also got another gift when Chelsea lost 0-1 on the road to Bolton I a game where John Terry was sent off.
It’s also already decided that Middlesbrough will be back in the EPL next season as they have secured one of the two first spots in the second best division.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 15
Date: Sun 18 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Supporters delighted with win over city rivals
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Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the fans are delighted with Liverpool's 2 - 1 English Premier League victory over Everton. Richard believes the fans feel there is nothing more satisfying than getting one over your closest rivals.
Martin Skrtel, Emiliano Insúa and Fernando Torres particularly impressed.
Liverpool are currently on a four match unbeaten run and the title contenders moved back in to 2nd place in the English Premier Division.

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 16
Date: Mon 19 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Alexander Kacaniklic back in Liverpool
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Alexander Kacaniklic has completed his loan spell at Bournemouth and returns to Liverpool.
Kacaniklic made 13 appearances with an average rating of 6.43 during his spell at Bournemouth, scoring 3 goals. Alexander Kacaniklic has indicated that he found his loan to Bournemouth a complete waste of time.
He believes that playing with a team at that level taught him very little and believes he would have learnt much more during the time if he had remained at Liverpool during the period.


The results in the EPL keeps falling Liverpool’s way. This evening one of the contenders for the league title Man City lost points in a 1-1 battle with 5th place Aston Villa. The result puts City on 71 points with 3 games left on the schedule. That’s just 2 points behind league leader Chelsea who also got 3 games remaining and equal points with Liverpool who got 5 games remaining. The bad news for Liverpool’s is that two of those games are against Arsenal and one against 4th place Man United.

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Week: 16
Date: Tue 20 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Getting ready for Chelsea
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In the first of the Champions League semi finals Lyon took the first game at home with a 2-1 win over Juventus. The Frenchmen got the win on goal 4 minutes in to overtime after Juventus had a man sent off after 83 minutes of play. Juventus still looks like the favourites with the away goal, scored after just 18minutes of play by Brazilian super star Diego.


David Moss watched Chelsea's 0 - 1 English Premier Division defeat against Bolton and notes that although Chelsea lined up with a 4-1-3-2 formation last Saturday, they normally play 4-1-2-1-2.
Ancelotti likes his teams to play possession football and Chelsea will look to get the ball down and play it. They benefit from a strong and organised defence and this could prove difficult to break down. Liverpool should also be aware of the amount of creative talent in their midfield. Lastly, they will need to make plans for their forwards as they provide a powerful presence.
Moss believes that the sheer athleticism of central midfielder Michael Essien will be an imposing threat.
Injured Players: Joe Cole
Unavailable Players: Hilário, Florent Malouda and Ashley Cole


Thomas Northwood was not giving much away as he met journalists ahead of Liverpool's match against Chelsea in the European Champions League Semi Final. A journalist from BBC Merseyside chose the main focus point for the conference, asking, "Daniel Agger has been absent with injury recently, but rumours abound that he might be in line for a return against Chelsea. Is he likely to be available?"
Northwood's response was, "It'll be touch and go right up to kick-off time."

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Week: 16
Date: Wed 21 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool edge out opponents in close encounter
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MATCH REPORT:
Chelsea 1 - 2 Liverpool (Champions League Semi Final)
Liverpool won a hard fought battle against Chelsea on a fine spring evening at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool started out playing the waiting game and trying to counter. That paid off when striker Fernando Torres got Liverpool off to a flyer by scoring a well executed finish on 7 minutes when he slipped behind the Chelsea defensive line and nicely rounded the keeper. Israel captain Yossi Benayoun who was also the man behind the first goal then doubled Liverpool's lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 28 minutes.
Cultured midfielder Frank Lampard's 39th minute strike proved the only consolation for The Blues. With Chelsea staring at defeat, there was controversy as experienced midfielder Michael Ballack then had a penalty shout turned down. Chelsea also saw their 88th minute strike questionably chalked off.
This was the first game of four Liverpool will play in the next eight days with all of them being vital important for the result of the season.

Attendance: 41761

Liverpool Starting 11:


José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher
Michael Dingsdag
Javier Mascherano
Yossi Benayoun (G: 28) (MOM: )
Albert Riera (sub 45)
Steven Gerrard (c)
Alberto Aquilani (sub 74)
Fernando Torres (sub 82) (G: 7)
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Jason Steele
Martin Skrtel (on 82)
Philipp Degen
Mauro Formica
David N'Gog
Fábio Aurélio (on 45)
Nikola Saric (on 74)


Yossi Benayoun had a fine game this evening during Liverpool's 2 - 1 European Champions league Semi Final First Leg victory over Chelsea but it was a tight match that could really have gone either way. Benayoun found himself on the end of a rough reception from the Chelsea players but the Liverpool right winger managed to score one goal and create another. Benayoun has been in superb form for Liverpool so far this season, contributing six goals and thirteen assists in forty-seven appearances.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on Liverpool right winger Yossi Benayoun following Chelsea's 1 - 2 European Champions League Semi Final First Leg defeat against Liverpool.
Ancelotti stated that he was impressed with how well Benayoun had played against his side and thought he was one of the best players on the pitch.


Chelsea had a controversial penalty appeal turned down in the 79th minute during Chelsea's 1 - 2 European Champions Cup Semi Final First Leg defeat against Liverpool.
Michael Ballack believed that the referee had missed a blatant foul by Jamie Carragher in the box and that Chelsea should have been awarded a penalty.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti refused to openly criticise the referee after the match, claiming that he was not prepared to risk being reprimanded by the competition's governing body. Chelsea also had 4 yellow cards in the first half alone.


Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the fans are delighted with Liverpool's 2 - 1 European Champions League Semi Final First Leg victory over Chelsea. Richard believes the fans feel there is nothing more satisfying than getting one over your arch rivals.
Yossi Benayoun and Fernando Torres particularly impressed.
The team will be delighted that they have achieved their minimum aim of reaching the Semi Final of the Champions League following this result.

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Week: 16
Date: Thu 22 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Euro Cup
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In today’s Euro Cup semi final Wellinton scored two goals for Bordeaux in the team’s away win over Arsenal. Wellinton was once of the three players the France team bought for £10mil each from Russian teams earlier in the season. In the other semi final At. Madrid got a 1-0 win at home over Roma.

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Week: 16
Date: Fri 23 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool favourites for Bolton clash
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League leaders Liverpool have been touted as comfortable favourites (Liverpool: 4-5 Draw: 2-1 Bolton: 3-1) but will have to be wary about complacency when taking on high-flying Bolton, according to Sky Bet.
Liverpool are currently on a four match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 3rd place in the English Premier League. Bolton have been performing above expectations in the English Premier League all season and find themselves in 6th place.
David Moss watched Bolton's 1 - 0 English Premier League victory over Chelsea last Saturday and noted that Bolton play a defensive 4-1-4-1 formation and often look to draw the opposition onto them before attempting a counter-attack.
Megson likes his teams to play possession football and Bolton will look to get the ball down and play it. They benefit from a strong and organised defence and this could prove difficult to break down. Finally, it will be important to defend deep or use fast defenders as their attacking pace may cause problems. Moss believes that the sheer athleticism of striker Johan Elmander will be an imposing threat.
Injured Players: None
Unavailable Players: None

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 16
Date: Sat 24 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Confident performance from The Reds
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MATCH REPORT:
Liverpool 4 - 2 Bolton Wanderers (Premier League)
Before todays game Tom Northwood asked Torres to go out and put on a show and he sure did just that. An efficient performance by Liverpool's players saw them confidently overcome a lacklustre Bolton Wanderers 4 - 2 at Anfield. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from Liverpool's Fernando Torres.
Striker Fernando Torres got Liverpool off to a flyer by scoring a placed shot on 10 minutes. Torres doubled Liverpool's lead with a placed shot on 17 minutes.
Jamaica captain Ricardo Gardner pulled one back for Bolton after 22 minutes with a placed shot. Bolton captain Kevin Davies then equalised for Bolton in the 27th minute with a close range header.
Cultured winger Albert Riera put the home side back in front in the 34th minute with a header. Torres completed the scoring for Liverpool with a well timed close range finish on 80 minutes.

Attendance: 45362

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher
Michael Dingsdag (sub 60)
Yossi Benayoun
Albert Riera (G: 34)
Lucas
Javier Mascherano
Steven Gerrard (c) (sub 64)
Fernando Torres (sub 81) (G: 10, 17, 80) (MOM: 9.3)
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Jason Steele
Martin Skrtel (on 60)
Philipp Degen
Mauro Formica
David N'Gog (on 81)
Fábio Aurélio
Alberto Aquilani (on 64)



Fernando Torres was named man of the match after Liverpool's 4 - 2 English Premier Division victory over Bolton this evening. Torres scored a marvellous hattrick as the Bolton Wanderers defence simply failed to cope with the skilful striker's explosive finishing.
Former Liverpool favourite Ian Rush has also heaped praise on Fernando Torres after his inspired performance in Liverpool's 4 - 2 English Premier Division victory over Bolton. The twenty-six year-old striker caught the eye of Rush and he commented that Liverpool have a real gem of a player.
Striker Torres is being touted by the media as the likely winner of the English Players' Player of the Year award.


Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the fans are pleased with Liverpool's 4 - 2 English Premier Division victory over Bolton. Particularly impressive were players like Glen Johnson, Albert Riera and Fernando Torres, leaving the likes of Philipp Degen wondering how he will break into the side.
Liverpool are currently on a five match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the English Premier Division.

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Week: 16
Date: Sun 25 / 04 / 2010
Headline: EPL Update
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With fourteen teams in action and 20 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at Stamford Bridge where a crowd of 41761 witnessed Chelsea's 0 - 1 defeat against Man Utd. The game was marred however by an injury to Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho.
Elsewhere, Peter Crouch scored the pick of the goals in Tottenham's 2 - 1 victory over Aston Villa with a placed shot.
A total of 235582 supporters were out in force around the English Premier Division.

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Week: 17
Date: Mon 26 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool fans confident ahead of Chelsea clash
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Liverpool fans are preparing to give a hostile welcome to the travelling Chelsea fans ahead of their upcoming European Champions League Semi Final Second Leg clash.
Liverpool are favourites for the match and their fans will be hoping to have cause to celebrate and claim bragging rights over their hated rivals.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti today spoke of his appreciation of Liverpool player Fernando Torres' ability ahead of their forthcoming fixture. Ancelotti went on to state that his team would have to somehow find a way of containing the player if they are going to have any chance of coming away from the match with a decent result.
Liverpool hold a narrow lead after their 2 - 1 win in the first leg.


David Moss watched Chelsea's 0 - 1 English Premier Division defeat against Man Utd and notes that although Chelsea lined up with a 4-1-3-2 formation last Saturday, they normally play 4-1-2-1-2.
Ancelotti likes his teams to play possession football and Chelsea will look to get the ball down and play it. They benefit from a strong and organised defence and this could prove difficult to break down. We should also be aware of the amount of creative talent in their midfield. Lastly, we will need to make plans for their forwards as they provide a powerful presence.
Chelsea are missing a lot of first-team players but the intelligent play of attacking midfielder Frank Lampard will still be a threat that we will have to deal with.
Injured Players: Joe Cole and Ricardo Carvalho
Unavailable Players: Hilário, Florent Malouda and John Obi Mikel

[Northwood_DK]

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Week: 17
Date: Tue 27/ 04 / 2010
Headline: Rearguard action provides memorable Reds victory
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MATCH REPORT:
Liverpool 3 - 0 Chelsea (Champions League Semi Final)
A sturdy defence and a battling midfield display were the foundations upon which Liverpool built their 3 - 0 victory over Chelsea this evening. A brace from Fernando Torres helped Liverpool to victory.
When Frank Lampard gave away a very questionable penalty after just 11 minutes of play, Torres confidently stepped up to score from the spot. Torres doubled Liverpool's lead with a well executed finish on 17 minutes after a major mistake by Chelsea keeper Petr Cech. The keeper tried to dribble past Torres outside the penalty arrear with a disastrous result. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard completed the rout with a placed shot on 21 minutes after another questionable performance from Petr Cech when he failed to hold an easy shot from Yossi Benayoun.
In the second half Liverpool mostly concentrated on defending and trying a counter attack or two but without Chelsea at any point being really dangerous.
Liverpool therefore win 5 - 1 on aggregate.

Attendance: 45362

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher
Michael Dingsdag
Lucas (sub 82)
Yossi Benayoun
Albert Riera
Steven Gerrard (c) (sub 45) (G:21)
Javier Mascherano
Fernando Torres (sub 45) (G: 11, 17) (MOM: 8.2)
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Jason Steele
Daniel Agger
Philipp Degen
Mauro Formica
David N'Gog (on 45)
Fábio Aurélio (on 82)
Alberto Aquilani (on 45)



Liverpool are through to the Final after a 5 - 1 aggregate win over Chelsea at Anfield. Seen as one of the contenders for the competition from the outset, Reds fans can now look forward to a European Champions Cup Final against Juventus or Olympique Lyonnais. It will be Liverpool’s 3rd Champions League final in the last six year. Liverpool has also been awarded £2,609,000 for playing in the European Champions Cup. They are guarantied another £3.5mil for playing in the final and double that amount if the win.

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Week: 17
Date: Wed 28 / 04 / 2010
Headline: Repeat of 1985 final
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Fernando Torres impressed during Liverpool's convincing 5 - 1 European Champions Cup Semi Final Second Leg aggregate win over Chelsea this evening, according to BBC Sport. Torres had the quality to put the Chelsea defence to the sword and finished the match with two goals.
Striker Torres is being touted by the media as the likely winner of the English Players' Player of the Year award. Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti hailed Liverpool striker Fernando Torres' performance against his side following Chelsea's heavy 1 - 5 European Champions Cup Semi Final aggregate loss against Liverpool.
Ancelotti stated that he thought Torres was the best player on the pitch and can only hope his team doesn't have to face players of his calibre every week.


Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the fans are delighted with Liverpool's convincing 5 - 1 European Champions Cup Semi Final Second Leg aggregate win over Chelsea. Richard believes the fans feel there is nothing more satisfying than getting one over your arch rivals.
Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres particularly impressed.
The team will be delighted that they are in the Final of the Champions Cup following this result.


Liverpool will play Juventus in the European Champions Cup Final. That became clear after Juventus won 1-0 at home and to move ahead on the rule of away goals. The only goal of the match was scored by 35-year veteran Alessandro Del Piero.
The final will be played at Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday* 22nd May 2010. Liverpool and Juventus actually played each other in the final of the Champions Cup back in 1985, with Juventus lifting the trophy on that occasion.


Coach John McMahon was present as Liverpool Reserves emerged victorious against Everton Reserves at Prenton Park this evening. McMahon singled out Jay Spearing as the team's top performer. The defensive midfielder created a goal to round off an impressive display.
Liverpool Reserves are currently lying in 7th place in the English Reserves Group 2.


Injury-ravaged Aston Villa are slight underdogs (Aston Villa: 11-5 Draw: 11-5 Liverpool: Evens) in what should prove a tightly contested affair against league leaders Liverpool, according to Sky Bet.
Liverpool are currently on a five match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 2nd place in the English Premier Division. Aston Villa have been performing above expectations in the English Premier Division all season and find themselves in 5th place.
David Moss watched Aston Villa's 1 - 2 English Premier Division defeat against Tottenham last Saturday and noted that Aston Villa play a defensive 4-4-2 formation and often look to draw the opposition onto them before attempting a counter-attack. The pitch at Villa Park is narrow, which will suit teams who play predominantly through the middle. Wide players will struggle to make an impact. O'Neill likes his teams to play possession football and Aston Villa will look to get the ball down and play it. Their midfield are good on the ball and can create chances. Finally, it will be important to defend deep or use fast defenders as their attacking pace may cause problems.
Aston Villa are missing a lot of first-team players but the raw pace of left winger Ashley Young will still be a threat that we will have to deal with.
Injured Players: Gabby Agbonlahor, Stephen Warnock, Luke Young, Emile Heskey and Wilfred Bouma
Unavailable Players: None

* Thought this was a mistake as the Champions league finals have always been played on Wednesday but it turns out that this year the final will actually be played on Saturday 22nd May

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Week: 17
Date: Thu 29/ 04 / 2010
Headline: Aston Villa stun Reds
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MATCH REPORT:
Aston Villa 1 - 0 Liverpool (Premier League)
Aston Villa upset the odds with a surprise victory over Liverpool. Liverpool decided to start with some of the heroes from Tuesdays Champions League win on the bench and hoped that the backups could step up and win this vitally important Premier league game against Villa. Centre-back Curtis Davies gave Aston Villa the lead with a mighty header from within the six-yard box in the 15th minute. Midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker's red card for a vicious foul on 59 minutes put Aston Villa's position under question. Liverpool covered a lot of ground but also conceded far too many fouls, meaning their effort was often for nothing.

Attendance: 42640

Liverpool Starting 11:

Inf. Con
José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Daniel Agger (LMOM: 7.2)
Michael Dingsdag
Philipp Degen (sub 45)
Albert Riera
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen (sub 45)
Javier Mascherano (c)
Alberto Aquilani
David N'Gog (sub 60)
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Jason Steele
Jamie Carragher
Yossi Benayoun
Mauro Formica (on 60)
Fernando Torres (on 45)
Fábio Aurélio
Steven Gerrard (on 45)


Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin believes the fans are disappointed with Liverpool's 0 - 1 English Premier Division defeat against Aston Villa. Philipp Degen, Mauro Formica and David N'Gog were the main targets for the fans' criticism and Lucas was one of the players mentioned who they would have preferred to see in the starting line-up.

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Week: 17
Date: Fri 30/ 04 / 2010
Headline: Liverpools gets ready for Man Utd
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In-form Man Utd are clear favourites (Man Utd: 4-6 Draw: 9-4 Liverpool: 7-2) in this home encounter but will still have to make sure they do a professional job against league leaders Liverpool, according to Sky Bet.
Following Liverpool's 0 - 1 English Premier Division defeat against Aston Villa last Thursday, Northwood's side are currently 2nd in the Premier Division with 74 points from 35 matches.
Man Utd have notched up six straight wins and the title contenders occupy 4th place in the English Premier Division.
David Moss watched Man Utd's 1 - 0 English Premier Division victory over Chelsea last Saturday and noted that Man Utd play a defensive 4-4-2 formation and often look to draw the opposition onto them before attempting a counter-attack. The pitch at Old Trafford is long which will favour teams playing a direct style. If defenders push up there will be a lot of space to exploit in behind them for the quicker players to take advantage of.

Ferguson likes his teams to play possession football and Man Utd will look to get the ball down and play it. They benefit from a strong and organised defence and this could prove difficult to break down. Their midfield are good on the ball and can create chances. Lastly, we will need to make plans for their forwards as they are strong and quick.

Moss believes that a potential threat to our defence will be the pace of central midfielder Anderson.

Injured Players: Giuseppe Rossi

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Week: 17
Date: Sat 01/ 05 / 2010
Headline: Important dates in May
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Assistant manager Sammy Lee has reminded Liverpool of some important dates in the month ahead:

2.5.2010 - Man Utd v Liverpool (Premier Division)
5.5.2010 - Arsenal v Liverpool (Premier Division)
9.5.2010 - Liverpool v Arsenal (Premier Division)
10.5.2010 - England Under 19s v Switzerland Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
12.5.2010 - Belarus Under 19s v England Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
15.5.2010 - England Under 19s v Finland Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
22.5.2010 - Juventus v Liverpool (Champions League Final)


To summarise, the board are pleased with Thomas Northwoods management of the team.
This has been underlined by the fans' delight at Liverpool's convincing 5 - 1 European Champions League Semi Final Second Leg aggregate win over Chelsea. Despite the positives, Liverpool's heavy 1 - 4 English FA Cup Sixth Round Replay defeat against Arsenal cannot be ignored and the fans have voiced their discontent at the result.

The club recorded a loss of £1M last month.

Monthly Turnover: £14.19M
Previous Month: £9.44M
Main Income: Prize Money £4.78M
Monthly Expenditure: £15.2M
Previous Month: £14.73M
Main Expenditure: Player Wages £3.99M


Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee has decided to give you some feedback on how training has been going over the past month.
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Jason Steele (Goalkeeping)
Alexander Kacaniklic (Aerobic)
Christopher Buchtmann (Tactics)


With twelve teams in action and 16 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at Villa Park where a crowd of 42640 witnessed a shock result during Aston Villa's 1 - 2 defeat against Wolves. Perhaps the biggest talking point from the game was a glaring error by Wolves' Segundo Castillo.
Elsewhere, Carlos Tevez scored a real poacher's effort during Everton's 0 - 1 defeat against Man City and 25404 watched Hull's 2 - 1 victory over Sunderland where Daryl Murphy scored the pick of the goals with a thumping header.

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Week: 17
Date: Sun 02/ 05 / 2010
Headline: Honours even at Old Trafford
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MATCH REPORT:
Manchester United 1 - 1 Liverpool (Premier Division)
Liverpool were held to a draw by Manchester United in a close-fought Premier Division match played at Old Trafford. Bulgaria captain Dimitar Berbatov gave Man Utd the lead with a powerful close range effort in the 14h minute. It came after one of the few mistakes José Manuel Reina have made this year when he failed to hold on to a low cross from Ryan Giggs and left it just in front of Berbatov. Liverpool had to scramble after 48 minutes and move some players around when captain Steven Gerrard had to leave the field with what looked like a chest injury. Cultured midfielder Alberto Aquilani took over as the attacking midfielder and it only took him 2 minutes to equalise for Liverpool with a well timed close range finish. This time it was Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar that looked bad.

Attendance: 76212

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher
Daniel Agger (sub 48)
Lucas
Yossi Benayoun (LMOM: 7.3)
Albert Riera
Steven Gerrard (c) (inj 48)
Fernando Torres
David N'Gog (sub 62)
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Michael Dingsdag (on 48)
Martin Skrtel
Mauro Formica
Javier Mascherano (on 62)
Fábio Aurélio
Alberto Aquilani (on 48) (G: 50)
Philipp Degen





Everything is now set up for a very interesting finish to this year English Premier League. Before the final games the standing is like this:

1. Man City 77 points – remaining game: Home against Bolton (6th)
2. Liverpool 75 points - remaining games: Away and home against Arsenal (7th)
3. Chelsea 74 points - remaining game: Home against Portsmouth (20th)
4. Man U 73 points - remaining game: Away against Wigan (13th)

Liverpool got it all in there own hands but got two very difficult games between them and the title.


Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque was seen at Old Trafford during Liverpool's English Premier Division 1 - 1 draw with Man Utd. It is believed Del Bosque was casting an eye over the progress of José Manuel Reina, Albert Riera and Fernando Torres for his next Spain squad.


Dave Galley has reported that attacking midfielder Steven Gerrard has suffered a bruised rib after a late tackle during the match against Man Utd. Galley advises you that Gerrard will be treated by the club's physios. It is likely that Gerrard will be out for between 4 days and 5 days whilst he is treated. Dave Galley has reported that defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano has suffered a thigh strain after awkwardly striking the ball during the match against Man Utd.
Galley advises that a thigh strain can either be treated by the club's physios or managed by injections.
Injections: Will get through the next game against Arsenal but could then be out for between 12 days and 2 weeks.
Physio: Out for between 9 days and 11 days.
Mascherano will be treated at Liverpool by the club's physios.

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Week: 18
Date: Mon 03/ 05 / 2010
Headline: El Zhar loan finishes
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Nabil El Zhar has completed his loan spell at Blackpool and returns to Liverpool. El Zhar made 17 appearances with an average rating of 7.00 during his spell at Blackpool, scoring 3 goals and making 5 assists.
Nabil El Zhar has indicated that he has enjoyed his spell at Blackpool. He feels he learnt a lot during his spell on loan and is hoping that this increased experience will help his chances of establishing himself within the Liverpool squad. Yossi Benayoun has played well in the period Dirk Kuyt has been away with his injury and established himself in the league. At this point Nabil El Zhar looks like a 3rd option at best.

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Week: 18
Date: Tue 04/ 05 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool face Arsenal in Premier Division clash
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Liverpool go into this away game with every chance of walking away with something (Arsenal: Evens Draw: 11-5 Liverpool: 11-5) against slight favourites Arsenal, according to Sky Bet.
Following Liverpool's English Premier Division 1 - 1 draw with Man Utd last Sunday, Northwood's side are currently 2nd in the Premier Division with 75 points from 36 matches.
Following Arsenal's English Premier Division 0 - 0 draw with Chelsea last Sunday, Wenger's side are currently 8th in the Premier Division with 62 points from 36 matches.
David Moss watched Arsenal's English Premier Division 0 - 0 draw with Chelsea last Sunday and noted that Arsenal play a defensive 4-1-4-1 formation and often look to draw the opposition onto them before attempting a counter-attack. The pitch at Emirates Stadium is long which will favour teams playing a direct style. If defenders push up there will be a lot of space to exploit in behind them for the quicker players to take advantage of.
Wenger likes his teams to play possession football and Arsenal will look to get the ball down and play it. They benefit from a strong and organised defence and this could prove difficult to break down. Their midfield are good on the ball and can create chances. Finally, it will be important to defend deep or use fast defenders as their attacking pace may cause problems.
Arsenal are missing a lot of first-team players but the intelligent play of central midfielder Cesc Fàbregas will still be a threat that we will have to deal with.
Injured Players: Henri Lansbury and William Gallas
Unavailable Players: Nacer Barazite, Jack Wilshere, Armand Traoré, Lukasz Fabianski and Thomas Vermaelen


Dave Galley has reported that there are still a few injury problems persisting within the Liverpool squad.
Steven Gerrard (bruised rib) is close to a return to full fitness and should soon be available for selection.
Javier Mascherano (thigh strain) and Dirk Kuyt (torn calf muscle) are still a couple of weeks away from returning to full training and the European Champions Cup Final match against Juventus on Saturday 22nd May could be considered a realistic target for a possible return.


Coach John McMahon was present as Liverpool Reserves emerged victorious against Newcastle United Reserves at St. James' Park this evening. McMahon singled out Nabil El Zhar who just returned form a loan as the team's top performer. The right winger created a goal to round off an impressive display.
Liverpool Reserves finished the season in 6th place in the English Reserves Group 2.

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Week: 18
Date: Wed 05/ 05 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool take their chances
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MATCH REPORT:
Arsenal 1 - 4 Liverpool (Premier League)
Arsenal succumbed to a 4 - 1 loss in this evening's English Premier Division clash at Emirates Stadium. A brace from David N'Gog helped Liverpool to victory.
Things did not get off to a good start for Liverpool as Arsenal's Eduardo scored from the spot after Daniel Agger had given away a penalty. That was also the score at halftime when Tom Northwood gave the team a pep-talk and changed to a more offensive formation with two attackers. That changed the game completely and Liverpool came out to the second half as a different team. Liverpool's equaliser came through David N'Gog as he seized on Gaël Clichy's mistake to score a placed shot. It was a superb solo effort and N'Gog looked delighted. Israel captain Yossi Benayoun then put the away side in front after 63 minutes with a close range header. Another goal was added when N'Gog scored with a well executed finish in the 66th minute after another mistake by the Gunners defends. Young striker Nikola Saric completed the rout with a well timed close range finish on 77 minutes. That was the young Danes first ever goal for the Liverpool senior team in an EPL game.

Attendance: 60361

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher (c)
Daniel Agger
Lucas
Yossi Benayoun (G: 63)
Albert Riera
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen (sub 45)
Alberto Aquilani
Fernando Torres (sub 69)
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Michael Dingsdag
Martin Skrtel
Mauro Formica
Nikola Saric (on 69) (G: 77)
Fábio Aurélio
David N'Gog (on 45) (G: 47, 66) (MOM: 8.5)
Philipp Degen



Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher has heaped praise upon manager Thomas Northwood after their team's superb 4 - 1 win over Arsenal. Carragher claimed that it was Northwood's words at half-time that inspired the team to overturn the deficit and emerge victorious at the final whistle. Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the fans are pleased with Liverpool's convincing 4 - 1 English Premier Division victory over Arsenal. Emiliano Insúa, Yossi Benayoun and David N'Gog particularly impressed.
Liverpool have climbed above Man City to 1st in the English Premier Division.


A display of attacking football saw David N'Gog pick up the man of the match award during Liverpool's convincing 4 - 1 English Premier Division victory over Arsenal this evening. N'Gog had the quality to put the Arsenal defence to the sword and finished the match with two goals.
N'Gog has made forty-six appearances for Liverpool so far this season, scoring nineteen goals.

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Week: 18
Date: Thu 06/ 05 / 2010
Headline: Player called up for international duty
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Adam Pepper has been called up to the England Under 19s squad to face Switzerland Under 19s, Belarus Under 19s and Finland Under 19s. The matches take place on May 10th, May 12th and May 15th.

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Week: 18
Date: Fri 07/ 05 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool face Arsenal in Premier Division clash
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League leaders Liverpool's home advantage gives them the edge (Liverpool: Evens Draw: 11-5 Arsenal: 11-5) in what should be a close encounter against Arsenal, according to Sky Bet. Following Liverpool's convincing 4 - 1 English Premier Division victory over Arsenal last Wednesday, Northwood's side are currently 1st in the Premier Division with 78 points from 37 matches.
Following Arsenal's heavy 1 - 4 English Premier Division defeat against Liverpool last Wednesday, Wenger's side are currently 8th in the Premier Division with 62 points from 37 matches.

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Week: 18
Date: Sat 08 / 05 / 2010
Headline: Carragher rallies the troops
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Liverpool's Jamie Carragher has urged his team to beat Arsenal in Sunday's end-of-season thriller at Anfield. The Liverpool central defender told icLiverpool.co.uk that the race for the title was in their hands and a win against The Gunners would guarantee the title for The Reds.
Carragher, who is valued at £4.3M, currently has 14 months remaining on his £90K p/w deal at Anfield.


Thomas Northwood was not giving much away as he met journalists ahead of Liverpool's match against Arsenal in the English Premier Division. A journalist from BBC Merseyside chose the main focus point for the conference, asking, "A win against Arsenal would secure the title. Are you nervous?"
Northwood's response was, "There's a few butterflies in my stomach."

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Week: 18
Date: Sun 09 / 05 / 2010
Headline: Final day of the season
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45362 people are gathered at Anfield Road for the last game of the season to perhaps witness history.

Standing before kickoff:

1. Liverpool 78 points
2. Man City 77 points
3. Chelsea 74 points
4. Man U 73 points

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MATCH REPORT:

Minute by minute update
0 min Kick-off in all the games of the last round in the 2009/2010 Premier League

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3 min Arsenals Farbregas sent off after just 3 minutes of play after a vicious foul on Steven Gerrard.

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8 min Man U moves up to 3rd place in the standing going up 0-1 against Wigan on a goal by Welbeck

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25 min Wigan gets a goal back and Man U is back in 4th place

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27 min Man U back on top and back in 3rd with another goal from Welbeck

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29 min And once again Wigan pulls it back to even

[DataKing]

Nice getting the man advantage early on...now take advantage!

[Northwood_DK]

Originally Posted by DataKing

Nice getting the man advantage early on...now take advantage!

Not sure what happened. It was not two-footed attack that normally gets a player sent off. But I take it.

[Northwood_DK]

30 min Still no goals for Man City

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31 min GOAL Glen Johnson scores his first ever goal for Liverpool after a corner kick

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45 min Halftime. Liverpool is now just 45 min away from the league title.

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54 min Chelsea struggles against Portsmouth and goes down 0-1. Man U moves up to 3rd

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58 min Steven Gerrard is getting tired and is replaced with Michael Dingsdag. Liverpool goes to a more defensive formation

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64 min Chelsea back in 3rd place after a goal by Drogba.