You'll Never Walk Alone (FM2010)

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Week: 39
Date: Tue 21 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Another easy win predicted for Liverpool !
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Liverpool: 2-5 Draw: N/A Aston Villa: 13-2 (English League Cup Third Round)
League champions Liverpool should record an easy home win against Aston Villa, according to Sky Bet. Both clubs will be doing everything they can to ensure victory.
Liverpool fans are all set to welcome Aston Villa fans to Liverpool for their English League Cup Third Round match, one which the hosts are expecting to take a comfortable win from.
David Moss watched Aston Villa's convincing 5 - 0 EURO Cup Group E victory over NEC last Thursday 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.
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. Moss believes that a potential threat to our defence will be the pace of striker Gabby Agbonlahor.
Injured Players: Ashley Young and Pato
Unavailable Players: None


It has been another great day of action in the English League Cup. With fourteen matches played and 46 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at The City Of Manchester Stadium where a crowd of 47405 witnessed a shock result during Man City's 5 - 4 penalty win over Man Utd. The highlight being a landmark goal for Man City's Gareth Barry.
Elsewhere, a brace from Mamady Sidibé inspired a win for the home side during Stoke's 4 - 3 victory after extra time over Tottenham and Jonathan Greening scored the pick of the goals in Fulham's 2 - 4 penalty loss against Newcastle with a smart diving header from close range. Bristol City have also progressed after a win at The Riverside Stadium where they upset newly-promoted Middlesbrough in stunning fashion.
Elsewhere, there were wins for Hartlepool United, Newcastle United and Sunderland.


Man Utd manager Alex Ferguson has been warned by the Football Association for his comments following Man Utd's 4 - 5 English League Cup Third Round penalty loss against Man City. Ferguson had reacted badly to his side being denied what he believed to be a clear penalty, although replays have since shown that the officials made the right decision.

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Week: 39
Date: Wed 22 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Lucas shines as Liverpool win
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MATCH REPORT:
Liverpool 2 - 1 Aston Villa (League Cup 3rd Rnd)
Liverpool produced a good display this evening to see off the challenge of Aston Villa at Anfield with a team with several backups in the starting line-up.
Explosive striker Gabby Agbonlahor gave Aston Villa the lead with a powerful effort in the 18th minute. Striker Matías Defederico then equalised for Liverpool in the 52nd minute with a well timed close range finish. This was Matías Defedericos first goal for the Liverpool first team.
An error from Aston Villas James Collins then allowed midfielder Lucas to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box with just two minutes left on the clock after a good cross from Albert Riera who got his first chance in the first team this season. .
Lucas was the best player on the park today. The central midfielder bagged a dramatic late winning goal to round off his performance by applying the finishing touches to a good team move by scoring a fine header from point-blank range. Lucas looked assured in possession and the central midfielder's goal capped a committed all-action performance. Lucas has been in superb form for Liverpool so far this season, contributing two goals and two assists in nine appearances.

Attendance: 39517

Liverpool Starting 11:

Nikolay Mihaylov
Philipp Degen
Fábio Aurélio
Jamie Carragher (c)
Martin Skrtel
Lucas (G: 88) (MOM: 7.8)
Javier Mascherano (sub 59)
Yossi Benayoun
Albert Riera
Alberto Aquilani (sub 89)
Matías Defederico (sub 89) (G: 52)
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José Manuel Reina
Daniel Agger (on 89)
David N'Gog
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen (on 59)
Dirk Kuyt
Florent Cuvelier (on 89)
Fernando Torres

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Week: 39
Date: Thu 23 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool win in League Cup 3rd Rnd
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Liverpool are through to the Fourth Round after a 2 - 1 win over Aston Villa at Anfield. The team were expected to qualify and now having sealed their place in the next round, fans can look forward to who they may be drawn against.
Liverpool will have to face the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City if they are to go all the way and win the League Cup.

Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the fans are pleased with Liverpool's 2 - 1 English League Cup Third Round victory over Aston Villa. Lucas and Matías Defederico particularly impressed. Still not everyone was happy as Liverpool's Martin Skrtel has openly criticised manager Thomas Northwood for his comments in the dressing room during Liverpool's 2 - 1 English League Cup Third Round victory over Aston Villa. The strong centre-back remarked that he felt Northwood had made a few errors of judgement in his team-talk which had done nothing to help the team. Northwood commented after the game that he was happy about the result but not necessarily about the play shown on the field.

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Week: 39
Date: Fri 24 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool firm favourites for Premier League clash
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Liverpool: 1-6 Draw: 5-1 Bolton: 10-1 (English Premier League)
League champions Liverpool are sure-fire favourites to overwhelm Bolton in what should be a comfortable home encounter for the Reds, according to Sky Bet.
Liverpool have not conceded in four matches and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the English Premier League. Bolton are currently lying in 19th place.
David Moss watched Bolton's 1 - 0 English League Cup Third Round victory over Ipswich last Tuesday 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. Finally, it will be important to defend deep or use fast defenders as their attacking pace may cause problems.
Moss believes that a potential threat to our defence will be the pace of left midfielder Ricardo Gardner.
Injured Players: Mark Connolly
Unavailable Players: Paul Robinson


The draw was completed today and Liverpool will play Preston North End in the English League Cup Fourth Round. The game will be played at Anfield on Tuesday 26th October 2010.
Liverpool are acknowledged as the most successful side ever to have played in the League Cup, having won the competition seven times.

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Week: 39
Date: Sat 25 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool hammer Bolton
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MATCH REPORT:
Liverpool 2 - 0 Bolton Wanderers (Premier League)
Liverpool enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Bolton Wanderers side at Anfield this evening. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither side able to keep the errors out of their game. Things did not get off to a good start for Bolton as striker Fernando Torres seized on an error by Grétar Steinsson to score a close range header.
Experienced centre-back Andy O'Brien then summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting Liverpool another goal on 76 minutes. An error from Gary Cahill allowed striker Matías Defederico to score a well timed close range finish.
With a display of attacking football Fernando Torres pick up the man of the match award. The 26 year-old striker took his goal well for Liverpool and generally looked lively.
The Spanish international has been in lethal form for Liverpool this season, leading the club's scoring charts with eight goals in ten appearances.

Attendance: 45362

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher
Daniel Agger
Dirk Kuyt
Kim Källström
Steven Gerrard (c) (sub 56)
Javier Mascherano
Fernando Torres (G: 6) (MOM: 7.7)
Matías Defederico (G: 81)
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Nikolay Mihaylov
Martin Skrtel
Mauro Formica
David N'Gog
Michael Dingsdag
Alberto Aquilani (on 56)
Lucas


Football enthusiasts looking to the English FA Cup Second Qualifying Round for potential upsets were left empty-handed as there were none to be found on this particular day. Gosport overcame Gloucester in a result which reflected the general theme of the round.
Stamford are also through to the Third Qualifying Round as they beat Blue Square North outfit Corby Town at Rockingham Triangle Stadium. Elsewhere, there were wins for Halesowen Town, Cray Wanderers, Didcot Town and Waltham Abbey.

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Week: 39
Date: Sun 26 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool maintain unbeaten record
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Liverpool have extended their unbeaten record in the Premier League to ten games following their 2 - 0 result against Bolton Wanderers. The pundits' title tip must be in with an excellent chance of winning the title this season. If they can maintain their current form, it will be hard for any side to stop them.


Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the fans are pleased with Liverpool's 2 - 0 English Premier League victory over Bolton. Richard believes the fans were pleased with way in which the team restricted the opposition's chances.
Particularly impressive were players like Fernando Torres and Matías Defederico, leaving the likes of David N'Gog wondering how he will break into the side.
Liverpool have not conceded in five matches and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the English Premier Division.


With seven matches played and 16 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at Old Trafford where a crowd of 76212 witnessed Man Utd's 3 - 2 victory over Everton. The highlight of that match was Niko Kranjcar scoring his first ever goal for Everton.
Elsewhere, Jérémie Aliadière scored a powerful effort during Middlesbrough's 1 - 0 victory over Chelsea.


With eighty FA Cup matches played and 133 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at Westleigh Park where a crowd of 1062 witnessed Havant & W's 3 - 1 victory over Dorchester. The game was marred however by an injury to Havant & W's Greg Vickers.
Elsewhere, Callum Pepper scored a well timed close range finish during Harrogate's 1 - 1 draw with Guiseley and 492 watched Northwich's 2 - 1 victory over Southport where Greg Marsden scored the pick of the goals with an audacious chip.

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Week: 40
Date: Mon 27 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool getting ready for Benfica
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Liverpool fans are all set to welcome Benfica fans to Liverpool for their European Champions League Group H match. The hosts are slight favourites for the match according to most pundits but will still need to turn in a strong performance if they are to beat Benfica.


Liverpool: Evens(Fav) Draw: 11-5 Benfica: 11-5 (European Champions League Group H)
English champions Liverpool's home advantage gives them the edge in what should be a close encounter against Portuguese Liga Sagres team Benfica, according to Sky Bet.
David Moss believes Benfica are likely to field a 4-4-2 formation. Moss believes that the intelligent play of attacking midfielder Pablo Aimar will be a threat and he will look to drop into space where possible.
Injured Players: Javier Saviola
Unavailable Players: None


Thomas Northwood appeared in an equivocal mood as he met journalists ahead of Liverpool's match against Sport Lisboa e Benfica - SAD in the European Champions League Group H. A journalist from TEAMtalk.com chose the main focus point for the conference, asking, "Both clubs will be doing everything they can to ensure victory. Are you confident ahead of the upcoming tie?"
Northwood's response was, "We have an excellent chance."
It is thought that the Liverpool squad should react well to Northwood's handling of the question.


Arsenal felt Matthew Upson should not have been shown a 67th minute red card during Arsenal's English Premier League 2 - 2 draw with Wolves. Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger refused to openly criticise the referee after the match, claiming that he was not prepared to risk being reprimanded by the FA.

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Week: 40
Date: Tue 28 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Benfica hold onto draw after two own goals
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MATCH REPORT:
Liverpool 1 - 1 Sport Lisboa e Benfica - SAD (Champions League Grp H)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica - SAD will have been the happier of the sides after a 1 - 1 draw on a fine summer's evening at Anfield.
Benfica player Celso Reis was left red-faced in the 48th minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net after hard pressure from Emiliano Insúa after a corner. Flamboyant midfielder Pablo Aimar then equalised for Benfica after 72 minutes with a free kick from the edge of the area which was deflected on its way in and left José Manuel Reina chanceless.

Attendance: 42596

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Jamie Carragher
Daniel Agger (sub 64)
Lucas
Javier Mascherano (sub 45)
Yossi Benayoun
Kim Källström
Steven Gerrard (c) (sub 68)
Fernando Torres
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Nikolay Mihaylov
Martin Skrtel (on 64)
Florent Cuvelier
David N'Gog
Dirk Kuyt
Alberto Aquilani (on 45)
Adam Pepper (on 68)

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Week: 40
Date: Wed 29 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool in early Euro trouble
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Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin believes the fans are disappointed with Liverpool's European Champions Cup Group H 1 - 1 draw with Benfica. Martin Skrtel and Javier Mascherano in particular were singled out as having underperformed.
The result means the team can still achieve their minimum aim of reaching the Semi Final of the Champions League but with just 1 point after the two first games the Reds got a lot of work to do and little margin of error.
Liverpool have been awarded £261,000 for their draw against Benfica in the Champions Cup.

With eight matches played and 14 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at Constantin Rădulescu where a crowd of 14000 witnessed CFR Cluj's 2 - 4 defeat against Barcelona. Elsewhere, A.C. Milan's 1 - 0 victory over Villarreal proved to be a fiery affair

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Week: 40
Date: Thu 30 / 09 / 2010
Headline: Wednesday's Champions League Round-Up
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Sixteen teams were in action and 32 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at Santiago Bernabéu where a crowd of over 70.000 witnessed Real Madrid's 1 - 1 draw with Man Utd. A possible talking point from the game being a red card for Man Utd's Nemanja Vidic. Elsewhere, CSKA Moscow's 1 - 2 defeat against Valencia proved to be a fiery affair and Bastian Schweinsteiger scored the pick of the goals in Juventus' 1 - 1 draw with FC Bayern with a placed shot.


Liverpool Assistant manager Pepe Grande has reminded the team of some important dates in the month ahead:

2.10.2010 - Man City v Liverpool (Premier Division)
6.10.2010 - Liverpool Reserves v Everton Reserves
9.10.2010 - Armenia v England (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
13.10.2010 - Sunderland Reserves v Liverpool Reserves
16.10.2010 - West Brom v Liverpool (Premier Division)
19.10.2010 - Nürnberg v Liverpool (Champions Cup)
23.10.2010 - English FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying
23.10.2010 - Liverpool v Fulham (Premier Division)
26.10.2010 - Liverpool v Preston (League Cup)
27.10.2010 - Hull Reserves v Liverpool Reserves
30.10.2010 - Liverpool v Middlesbrough (Premier Division)


Assistant manager Pepe Grande has also decided to give some feedback on how training has been going over the past month.

The following players have trained well over the past month:
Emiliano Insúa (Tactics)
James Ellison (Ball Control)
Luke Wilkinson (Tactics)

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Week: 40
Date: Fri 01 / 10 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool take on Man City
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Man City: 11-5 Draw: 11-5 Liverpool: Evens (English Premier League)
League runners up Manchester City are slight underdogs in what should prove a tightly contested affair against league champions Liverpool, according to Sky Bet. Liverpool have not conceded in five matches and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the English Premier league.
Man City are currently ten points behind league leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. David Moss watched Man City's 4 - 2 European Champions Cup Group C victory over Spartak Moscow last Wednesday and noted that Man City play a defensive 4-4-2 formation and often look to draw the opposition onto them before attempting a counter-attack. The pitch at The City Of Manchester 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.
Hughes likes his teams to play possession football and Man City 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.
Moss believes that striker Carlos Tevez will need to be watched carefully as he has the ability to be a match winner.
Injured Players: Kolo Touré
Unavailable Players: Steven Davis


Liverpool's Thomas Northwood has won the English Premier League Manager of the Month award for the second moth in a row and the 3rd time in his Liverpool career. The award was made after the Reds boss led his team to two league victories in their last three games.

(PRM) Liverpool 1 - 0 Stoke (11th Sep)
(PRM) Liverpool 0 - 0 Tottenham (18th Sep)
(PRM) Liverpool 2 - 0 Bolton (25th Sep)

There was nothing to choose between the top three and the award could easily have gone to either Middlesbrough's Gareth Southgate or Roberto Martínez from Wigan, who came second and third respectively.

To summarise, the Liverpool board are satisfied with Thomas Northwood’s management of the team. This has been underlined by the fans' joy at Liverpool's 4 - 2 English Premier Division victory over Everton. However, the board are slightly disappointed with the team's performance in the Euro.

The club recorded a loss of £7.34M last month.
Monthly Turnover: £9.71M
Previous Month: £17.36M
Main Income: Gate Receipts £3.21M
Monthly Expenditure: £17.06M
Previous Month: £23.56M
Main Expenditure: Player Wages £4.42M

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Week: 40
Date: Sat 02 / 10 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool show lethal touch
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Pepe Grande was not giving much away as he met journalists ahead of Liverpool's match against Manchester City in the English Premier Division.
A journalist from World Soccer Magazine chose the main focus point for the conference, asking, "Would you not agree though that at times you might be too laid-back and could do with a tougher stance?"
Pepe Grande's response was,
"I disagree with your assessment on that."


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MATCH REPORT:
Manchester City 0 - 3 Liverpool (Premier League)
Liverpool showed this afternoon it's not the amount of possession you have, it's what you do with it that counts, as they ran out 3 - 0 winners over Manchester City. A brace from Fernando Torres helped Liverpool to victory.
The match started tentatively for Liverpool with Daniel Agger nearly handing the opposition the lead on 17 minutes. Legendary midfielder Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool the lead with a powerful effort in the 32nd minute after a brilliant thru ball from midfield from Javier Mascherano. Centre-back Vincent Kompany then summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting Liverpool another goal on 36 minutes. Instead striker Fernando Torres doubled Liverpool's lead with a powerful effort from the edge of the area on 57 minutes after brilliant Liverpool play.
Torres completed the rout with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 79 minutes. This time substitute Yossi Benayoun was the creator behind Torres 10th goal of the season.
Man City were nearly gifted a goal on 85 minutes through Emiliano Insúa's lapse in concentration but they once again failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them. It was a very happy Liverpool team leaving the field after there perhaps best performance this season.

Attendance: 47405

Liverpool Starting 11:

José Manuel Reina
Glen Johnson
Emiliano Insúa
Martin Skrtel (sub 66)
Daniel Agger
Dirk Kuyt (sub 45)
Kim Källström
Lucas
Javier Mascherano
Steven Gerrard (c) (G: 32)
Fernando Torres (sub 80) (G: 57, 79) (MOM: 8.5)
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Nikolay Mihaylov
Jamie Carragher (on 66)
Florent Cuvelier
David N'Gog (on 80)
Yossi Benayoun (on 45)
Alberto Aquilani
Adam Pepper

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Week: 40
Date: Sun 03 / 10 / 2010
Headline: Liverpool keeps the ball rolling
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With fourteen teams in action and 17 goals scored, the best viewing was to be found at Goodison Park where a crowd of 39305 witnessed a shock result during Everton's 2 - 1 victory over Chelsea. The highlight being a landmark goal for Everton's Jack Rodwell.
Sunderland's run of straight defeats in the Premier Division has risen to four following their 0 - 1 loss to Manchester United. Black Cats fans are already starting to turn against their team after this poor start to the season.
Many fans have called on the manager to make swift changes if the recent run of dreadful performances continues. They feel that younger players should perhaps be given a chance to show their worth if the older professionals are not performing.


Supporter spokesperson Richard Martin feels the Liverpool fans are pleased with Liverpool's convincing 3 - 0 English Premier League victory over Man City. Particularly impressive were players like Daniel Agger, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, leaving the likes of Michael Dingsdag wondering how he will break into the side.
Liverpool have not conceded in six matches and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the English Premier League.
Fernando Torres was one of the players to make a difference in todays game. Torres had the quality to put the Manchester City defence to the sword and finished the match with two goals.
The Spanish international has been in lethal form for Liverpool this season, leading the club's scoring charts with ten goals in twelve appearances.
Daniel Agger, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres were all selected in the English Premier Division Team of the Week first eleven.


George Ainslie has been called up to the England Under 19s squad to face Montenegro Under 19s, Latvia Under 19s and Belgium Under 19s. The matches take place on October 6th, October 8th and October 10th.

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Week: 41
Date: Mon 04 / 10 / 2010
Headline: Call up for international duty
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Twenty-three of Liverpool players have been called up for international duty.

Match Date: October 7th.
Italy Under 19s: Antonio Cipolla

Match Dates: October 8th and October 12th.
England Under 21s: Jason Steele

Match Dates: October 9th and October 13th.
Italy: Alberto Aquilani
Hungary: Krisztián Németh
Slovakia: Martin Skrtel
Bulgaria: Nikolay Mihaylov
France: David N'Gog

Match Date: October 9th.
Denmark: Daniel Agger, Nikola Saric and Nicolaj Køhlert

Match Dates: October 9th and October 13th.
Switzerland: Philipp Degen
Spain: Fernando Torres, José Manuel Reina and Albert Riera

Match Date: October 9th.
Greece: Sotiris Kyrgiakos and Dean Bouzanis

Match Dates: October 9th and October 13th.
Finland: Lauri Dalla Valle
Holland: Dirk Kuyt

Match Date: October 9th.
England: Steven Gerrard and Glen Johnson
Morocco: Nabil El Zhar

Match Dates: October 9th and October 13th.
Israel: Yossi Benayoun
Norway: Ruben Yttergård Jenssen

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Week: 41
Date: Tue 05 / 10 / 2010
Headline: Galley physio report on Florent Cuvelier
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Dave Galley has reported that central midfielder Florent Cuvelier has sustained a gashed arm following a robust challenge during a training session. Cuvelier will be treated by the club's physios. It is likely that Cuvelier will be out for between 3 days and 4 days whilst he is treated.

Dave Galley also reports the following other problems persisting within the Liverpool squad.

Chris Mavinga (fractured jaw) and Robert Maloney (slipped disc) are close to a return to full fitness and should soon be available for selection.
Victor Pálsson (damaged cruciate ligaments) is our only long-term injury and it will still be a while before we can think about setting a realistic return date for him.
Liverpool FC have also received an injury update on Douglas Costa (fractured arm) who is not currently at the club.

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Week: 41
Date: Wed 06 / 10 / 2010
Headline: Arshavin shines as Arsenal win
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Andrey Arshavin was the best player on the park during Arsenal's 1 - 0 English Premier Division victory over Chelsea this evening and the margin of victory should have been even greater.
The 29 year-old Arsenal attacking midfielder rounded off a good performance with a goal and was unlucky not to add to his tally.
Arshavin is reportedly far from happy at Emirates Stadium and, although still considered an important member of the Arsenal squad, the attacking midfielder is said to be considering the options available to him.


Despite his injury Florent Cuvelier has been called up by Belgium manager Dick Advocaat for his squad to face Estonia. The match takes place on October 13th.

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Week: 41
Date: Thu 07 / 10 / 2010
Headline: 'Sneijder will get his chance,' says Mourinho
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F.C. Internazionale manager José Mourinho has responded surprisingly well to central midfielder Wesley Sneijder's demands for guaranteed first-team football at Giuseppe Meazza.
The Italian Football Informer has learnt today that F.C. Internazionale manager José Mourinho has told central midfielder Wesley Sneijder that he will be given a more active role in the first-team in the coming weeks.
Mourinho told the 26 year-old that he is a very important member of his first-team squad and will be given a chance to shine at Giuseppe Meazza.

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Week: 41
Date: Fri 08 / 10 / 2010
Headline: Ainslie represents England Under 19s
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Liverpool assistant manager Pepe Grande has reported back on the only Liverpool player to be involved in today's international fixtures:

Latvia Under 19s 0 - 2 England Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
Sixteen-year-old right midfielder George Ainslie didn't have the best of games for England Under 19s and was eventually substituted.

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Week: 41
Date: Sat 09 / 10 / 2010
Headline: International Round-Up
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Liverpool assistant manager Pepe Grande has reported back on the Liverpool players involved in today's international fixtures:

Austria 3 - 2 Denmark (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Twenty-five-year-old central defender Daniel Agger remained on the field for the entire game but he will be disappointed with his level of performance for Denmark.

Armenia 0 - 3 England (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Legendary midfielder Steven Gerrard looked in good shape as he played the whole match for England, getting on the scoresheet in the process. Glen Johnson also played in this match.

Azerbaijan 0 - 1 Holland (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Thirty year-old striker Dirk Kuyt gave a solid performance for Holland in this match.

Switzerland 3 - 0 San Marino (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Twenty-seven year-old full-back Philipp Degen gave a solid performance for Switzerland in this match.

Slovakia 1 - 2 Bulgaria (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Twenty-five year-old Slovakia captain Martin Skrtel gave a solid performance for Slovakia in this match. Nikolay Mihaylov also played in this match.

Israel 0 - 1 Spain (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Thirty year-old Israel captain Yossi Benayoun gave a solid performance for Israel in this match. Albert Riera and Fernando Torres also played some part in the fixture.

Norway 2 - 0 Georgia (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Twenty-two year-old tireless midfielder Ruben Yttergård Jenssen gave a solid performance for Norway in this match.

Hungary 1 - 2 Moldova (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Twenty-one-year-old striker Krisztián Németh didn't have the best of games for Hungary and was eventually substituted.

Iceland 3 - 1 Finland (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
Nineteen-year-old striker Lauri Dalla Valle remained on the field for the entire game but he will be disappointed with his level of performance for Finland.

Morocco 2 - 2 Mauritania (African Nations Quals)
Twenty-four year-old winger Nabil El Zhar gave a solid performance for Morocco in this match.