Liverpool 0-0 Swansea Highlights

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Liverpool had to settle with the addition of one point over the opponent drew Swansea City. At Anfield, both teams playing 0-0 for 2x45 minutes.

Liverpool get the fierce resistance of his guests in a match that held on Saturday (11/05/2011). As a result, the score was 0-0 glasses alias also changes until the end of the game.
Summary of the highlights:
8' What a miss from Carroll! Downing gets down the left once more and whips over a quite stunning delivery across the six-yard box, and inexplicably Carroll side-foots the ball against the crossbar! Oh dear!
27' What a save from Raina! Routledge does superbly to jink between three challenges and dink a precise ball into the Liverpool box, and Graham almost turns the ball into the net with a faint touch, but Raina saves!
65' What a double save from Reina! It's all Swansea right now as Dyer drives a low shot on target to draw the first save from the Spaniard, before Graham is thwarted as he looks to convert the rebound!
90' What a save from Vorm! Johnson volleys fiercely on target as the ball drops to him inside the box, but Vorm pulls off another superb save!
89' Vorm pulls off a stunning save to deny Suarez, and that shot was very fiercely struck from the forward!

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Stoke City 2-0 Liverpool: Delapidator story

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Again, Rory Delap casualties. Throw-in player nicknamed "Delapidator" that gave birth to the goal Stoke City, once beat Liverpool 2-0 in the Premier League continued on Saturday (13/11/2010)

The defeat was made more Liverpool come up short. They are now in order to-11 with a 16, slipped Stoke on goal difference at the 10th.

Stoke City make Liverpool difficulties since the beginning of the game. In fact, several times threatened Liverpool goalkeeper.

In minute 10, Rory Delap throw-in in front of childbirth crisis goalkeeper Pepe Reina. The ball can be thrown Carragher, but received Whitehead Hard. He immediately kick off hard, but successfully pushed over Reina.

Soon, Kenwyne Jones header was also threatened. In the 13th minute, Whitehead returned the kick off long-distance that only a thin outside Liverpool goalkeeper.

New in the 28th minute, Liverpool are able to make a good chance. Getting feedback from Dirk Kuyt, Steven Gerrard kicks off distance makes Stoke goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic, must be painstakingly brushed it off.

After only produces corner kick, turn Raul Meireles kick off remotely. Again, Begovic able brushed it off.

Entering the second half, Liverpool was still difficult to disassemble Stoke defense. Conversely, the host more often oppressive.

In the 56th minute, Liverpool felt the danger of throw-in by Rory Delap. The ball is immediately directed to the front of Reina's goal, to produce chaos. Ricardo Fuller then get the ball and kicked it into the goal, can be driven without Reina, 1-0.

Two minutes later, Jones's turn to threaten Liverpool. Kick made Reina work hard to reach it, but failed. Luckily, the ball missed the goal.

Liverpool tried hard to pursue. Their efforts nearly successful when Maxi Rodriguez got the ball in front of the opponent's goal. Unfortunately, his shot right into the goalkeeper too, until the ball was caught.

Not able to pursue, even Liverpool conceded again in injury time. Kenwyne Jones with a right to take the bait ball Jermaine Pennant, conquer guard Martin Skrtel, and breaking into Reina's goal. Stoke also won 2-0.

Line-up:
Stoke City: 1-Asmir Begovic, 4-Robert Huth, 17-Ryan Shawcross, 5-Danny Collins, 28-Andy Wilkinson, 24-Rory Delap, 18-Dean Whitehead, 26-Matthew Etherington, 16-Jermaine Pennant, 9 - Kenwyne Jones, 10-Ricardo Fuller

Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina, 37-Martin Skrtel, 16-Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 3-Paul Konchesky, 23-Jamie Carragher, 8-Steven Gerrard, 21-Lucas, 17-Maxi Rodriguez (16-Ryan Babel 73), 4 - Raul Meireles (24-David Ngog 65), 18-Dirk Kuyt, 9-Fernando Torres

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Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: Torres double inspiring

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Persistence The Reds, who had stumbled on the verge of relegation until the ninth game, to fruition. After reap victory in two previous matches, Steven Gerrard and his friends return to continue the positive trend. Unmitigated they beat Chelsea 2-0.

Fernando Torres, whose appearance is considered degenerate at the beginning of the season, performed brilliantly as scoring double. Spanish striker who had been accused of starting this barren scored two goals. With this result the Reds firmly in the middle of the board with 15 points.

Appear in public alone to face the strongest team in the Premier League, Liverpool played a full determination.Tak take long for The Kop to break goalkeeper Petr Cech.

In minute 11, Fernando Torres to sneak in the back row Chelsea welcomes feedback gastric Dirk Kuyt sent from midfield. Torres successfully control the ball and took it to the mouth of goalkeeper Petr Cech. Though taped Chelsea defender, Torres managed to direct the ball into the net at once beguiling Petr Cech.

Winning the confidence of Liverpool's goals lift-up. At 28th minute, Liverpool fans shouted view Zhirkov handball in the penalty box. But the referee did not consider hand Zhirkov in the active state.

One minute before the break, Torres back the scourge Chelsea rearguard. With clever, Torres fired a low shot to the far post. Petr Cech did not move without being able to do anything other than seeing the ball rattled off his net. Position 2-0 last until halftime.

Three Chelsea players input in the second round; Didier Drogba on 46 minutes replacing Kalou, Jose Bosingwa in the 70th minute to replace Ivanovic and Sturridge in minute 76 to replace Zhirkov.

The entry of Drogba to make the Blues more aggressive attack. Horizontal bait to Malouda on 66 minutes only to be a golden opportunity without being able to change things.

On 74 minutes Liverpool again threatened, but this time successfully thwart Cech hard kick Liverpool, Kuyt up to kick the ball away from goal.

In the remainder of the game, Chelsea get opportunities through Drogba, and Anelka while Pepe Reina could do 87-minute blunder since she was out of the goal but let the ball passed through into the penalty box. Sturridge tried to capture it, but Reina was able to chase and catch the ball.

At the last minute, through a quick attack, Liverpool midfielder Maxi Rodriguez live face to face with Petr Cech, but fell after trying to pass it. The referee did not see it as a violation. However, until the end of the match Liverpool successfully defended a score of 2-0.

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Liverpool 3-1 Napoli: Gerrard brilliant hat-trick

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Steven Gerrard really be Liverpool's hero when play against Napoli in the fourth Europa League Matchday, Thursday (11/4/2010) . Sign in as a reserve player, the captain became the main actor behind the Reds 3-1 victory with brilliant hat-trick.

In a heavy duel at Anfield Stadium, coach Roy Hodgson makes significant changes in the composition of the starting IX Liverpool. Hodgson did not play a duet mainstay of Fernando Torres and Gerrard are stored on the bench.

On the front lines, the former Fulham architect is just put David N'Gog who seconded by Milan Jovanovic who stood behind him. While in the midfield duo Hodgson rely Christian Poulsen and Raul Meireles.

Hodgson strange formation is practically make the Reds keteteran serve Napoli game which came down with full force. As a result, any successful Partenopei superior first through Ezequiel Lavezzi in the 28th minute, after a complete bait Edinson Cavani.

After these goals, Liverpool tried to get up to behind the push. However, due to come down with the power of the second tier, The Kop failed to score until the gap balancing.

Realizing his team less appropriate, Hodgson enter Jovanovic Gerrard replaced early in the second half. The entry of Stevie-G was instantly make the game the Reds more colorful. Creation in midfield to make the back row keteteran Naples.

After continued pressure, Gerrard finally broke the deadlock and his team equalized in the 75th minute. Utilizing Napoli defender error in doing a back pass, Gerrard had no trouble conquering Morgan de Sanctis, Napoli goalkeeper.

Same score 1-1 evoke strong morale of the players the Reds. As a result, Gerrard back to make the entire stadium roared Anfield after leading his team behind 2-1 victory over the execution of the penalty in minute 86. Gifts referee awarded a penalty following a breach Salvatore Aronica to Glen Johnson who perform penetration.

Not satisfied scored two goals, Gerrard closed the game with a hat-trick recorded in minute 89, while carrying his team ended the match with a convincing victory of 3-1. This is a good signal for the Reds who had also successfully plucked two consecutive wins in the Premier League scene.

With this victory, Liverpool successfully defended its position at the top of Group C with Raihan eight points. Following behind him is Steaua Bucharest at the same time successfully conquer Utrecth FC 3-1. Steaua achievement ranks second with five points, followed by Napoli in the third place and Utrecht in the distended position with the same achievement points, namely three.

Line-up:
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 3-Paul Konchesky, 23-Jamie Carragher, 16-Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 2-Glen Johnson, 28-Christian Poulsen (39-Nathan Eccleston 65), 4-Raul Meireles, 33-Jonjo Shelvey, 26 -Jay Spearing, 24-David Ngog (21-Lucas 82), 14-Milan Jovanovic (8-Steven Gerrard 46)

Napoli: 26-Morgan De Sanctis, 28-Paolo Cannavaro, 8-Andrea Dossena, 14-Hugo Armando Campagnaro, 6-Salvatore Aronica, 11-Cristian Maggio, 5-Michele Pazienza, 23-Walter Gargano, 17-Marek Hamsik; 7 Roberto Gomez-Edinson Cavani, 22-Ezequiel Ivan Lavezzi

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Bolton 0-1 Liverpool: Maxi Rodriguez sweet-finish

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Liverpool slowly away from the relegation zone. This was confirmed after wrapping a thin 0-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League continued action on Sunday (30/0/2010).

The Reds make sure three points at the Reebok Stadium ahead of the final minutes of the match. A magic assist from Fernando Torres lead Maxi Rodriguez scored and tore Jussi Jaaskelainen's net in minute 86.

In general, the duel between the two go flat, and even tend to be boring. Not many golden opportunities created.

The lower the best squad Liverpool look bewildered defense raised unload Gary Cahill. The same also applies for Bolton which rely duo Johan Elmander and Kevin Davies in the line of attack.

New game tempo increased as the time to enter the final ten minutes. Both sides are equally insistent in order to produce and attack goals.

Armed with mental as well as skill qualified, The Anfield Gank finally able to break the deadlock in minute 86. Fernando Torres who throughout the game frustrated by the last line of The Trotters bait back-heel releasing the Maxi struck directly in the penalty box. The Argentine then cheat the ball into the goal. Although still could be anticipated, the ball's speed was so swift that no power on the weir Jaaskelainen.

Score 0-1 for Liverpool this lasted until the referee blew the long whistle.

The win raises the team immediately made by Roy Hodgson to the 12th position to the achievement of the standings with 12 points. While Bolton must be willing to remain entrenched in 10th position with a similar score points.

Line-up:

Bolton Wanderers: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Knight, Cahill, Robinson, Lee, Holden, Muamba, Taylor, Elmander, Kevin Davies.

Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Skrtel, Konchesky, Lucas, Meireles, Maxi, Gerrard, Cole, Torres.

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Liverpool 2-1 Blackburn Rovers: Torres winning-strike

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Roy Hodgson could be a little smile. After smothering two consecutive defeats in the Premier League, Liverpool finally felt again the sweetness of victory with the conquest of Blackburn Rovers 2-1.

Playing in front of the public itself, Liverpool controlled the game since the early minutes. Maxi raised midfield Rodrgiguez, Gerrard and Liverpool Meireles makes attacks more powerful than the Blackburn.

The Reds front lines, repeatedly getting a chance to break down the goalkeeper Robinson. But until 45-minute first half, sterile Blackburn goalkeeper from the ball. Robinson made a number of rescue brilliant success.

Created a new goal in the second half, thanks to action Kyrgiakos header in 48 minutes. Greek defender was successfully maximize bait Steven Gerrard.

Kyrgiakos almost made the Reds widened the advantage when prompted during the duel to welcome feedback from Gerrard's corner kick. Jones looks to encourage Kyrgiakos. But the referee did not appoint the white point, and the ball was saved Robinson.

Blue Army, nicknamed Blackburn Rovers, scored in minute reply 51.Gol action stems from Benjani on the right side of the Liverpool defense. Bypassing the player the Reds, Benjani to send feedback to the middle of the kick was met Diouf. The ball hit the face had been saved but Jamie Carragher. The ball bounced into the goal.

But a draw did not last long. Liverpool Public back when Torres menceploskan bright ball with one sontekan, while receiving feedback ripe J Cole in minute 54. Liverpool 2-1 advantage lasted until long Pluit sounded.

These results make Liverpool add the points to nine, the difference of three points from the caretaker, West Ham.Tapi this victory was not enough to remove the Reds from the relegation zone.

Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Skrtel, Konchesky, Lucas, Meireles, Maxi, Gerrard, Cole, Torres; Subs: Jones, Jovanovic, Babel, Ngog, Poulsen, Shelvey, Kelly.

Blackburn: Robinson, Salgado, Jones, Givet, Olsson, Emerton, Nzonzi, Pedersen, El-Hadji Diouf, Dunn, Kalinic; Subs: Bunn, Grella, Mwaruwari, Hoilett, Morris, Chimbonda, Mame Diouf.

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Liverpool 1-2 Blackpool: Into relegation zone

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Liverpool continued their poor results with a 1-2 defeat of the campaign team, Blackpool, at Anfield on Sunday (3 / 10). As a result, Steven Gerrard cs. mired in the ranking of 18, the relegation zone, with six points from seven matches.

Disaster has greeted the Reds when the game has just entered the 10th minute, when Fernando Torres to be pulled out because of injury. David Ngog signed to replace El Nino, who allegedly suffered a groin injury.

Blackpool, which since the game begins can serve the Liverpool game, opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Glen Johnson's violation of Luke Varney led to a penalty for Blackpool. The executioner, Charlie Adam, successfully conquered Pepe Reina, 1-0.

Roy Hodgson troops try to retaliate. But none of the opportunities Sotiris Kyrgiakos, Ngog, Johnson, Dirk Kuyt, and Raul Meireles who meet the target.

Coming down to drink, even Blackpool scored their second goal. Liverpool's defense off guard "cleaved" by Gary Taylor's breakthrough bait. Varney passed the ball into the left corner of Reina's goal, 2-0.

New in the 53rd minute, Liverpool can score goals. Free kick taken quickly by Gerrard managed headlong Kyrgiakos.

After the score, the Reds hold full control of the match. Some of the opportunities created by the children back to Anfield, but the equalizing goal position did not come until the long whistle.

These results make Liverpool have never won in the last five games in all competitions. Not surprisingly, the public Anfield began chanting the name of Kenny Dalglish as a replacement Roy Hodgson when the game was over.

Composition Players

Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina, a 16-Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 37-Martin Skrtel, 23-Jamie Carragher, 2-Glen Johnson, 28-Christian Poulsen (14-Milan Jovanovic 60), 8-Steven Gerrard, 10-Joe Cole (17 -Maxi Rodriguez 88), 4-Raul Meireles, 9-Fernando Torres (David Ngog 10), 18-Dirk Kuyt

Blackpool: 21-Matthew Gilks, 6-Ian Evatt, 20-Craig Cathcart (31-Dekel Keinan 21), 3-Stephen Crainey, 5-Neil Eardley (23-Matthew Phillips 45), 26-Charlie Adam, 11-David Vaughan , 14-Eliot Grandin, 16-Luke Varney, 39-DJ Campbell, 12-Gary Taylor-Fletcher

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Liverpool 2-2 Sunderland: Kuyt freak-goal

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Sunderland stronghold okay to mourn and pout the first goal Liverpool as the two teams 2-2 draw. But the authorities from assessing the Premier League is nothing wrong from that goal.

After the match at Anfield on Saturday (09/25/2010) n, the Sunderland manager Steve Bruce who questioned the sportsmanship of the players linked to goals from Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt made. Bruce also made a face referee Stuart Attwell leadership for not accept the goals that he values should not be authorized.

However, leadership Atwell and Kuyt's goal defended by the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) Premier League. This means that Atwell's decision is correct and Kuyt goal was not at all problematic.

"According to the Laws of the Game, after stopping the game due to all sorts of violations, the referee shall 'indicates the resumption of the game'," explained PGMO at Reuters.

"In practice, in most cases, the referee indicates by giving cues to the player to take the kick. Cues can be minimal, there is no necessity to use the whistle."

"The ball then played at the time was kicked and rolled. So in this case the ball was played back immediately after being kicked by a Sunderland player," said the statement.

Bruce previously also assess if the point of a free-kick should have done long back. Thus any one of the players just want to give it to the goalkeeper to then pick it up. But not so the views PGMO.

"Laws of the Game is to explain that free kick should be taken from places where there is a breach occurs. Again, in this case, the referee has the right to determine that the free kick taken from the correct position," PGMO straightforward.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is also supporting the referee's decision authorizing Kuyt goal. "I thought it was quick thinking from (Fernando) Torres and Kuyt."

"I think the first goal was not supposed to be annulled," he said on Liverpool's website.

Team Line-up:
Liverpool: Pepe Reina; Martin Skrtel, Jamie Carragher, Paul Konchesky (Daniel Agger 28), Glen Johnson; Christian Poulsen (David Ngog 62), Steven Gerrard, Raul Meireles, Joe Cole, Dirk Kuyt; Fernando Torres
Sunderland: Simon Mignolet; Titus Bramble, Michael Turner, Phillip Bardsley, Nedum Onuoha; Lee Cattermole, Jordan Henderson, Steed Malbranque, Ahmed Al Muhammadi; Danny Welbeck (Asamoah Gyan 82), Darren Bent

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Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool: Berbatov terrific hat-trick

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Striker Dimitar Berbatov scored three decisive victories over Liverpool 3-2 Manchester United, the Premier League continued on Sunday (19/09/2010)

Playing on home turf, trying to appear aggressive MU since the early minutes. Although not easy, they are able to create some chances, which unfortunately often does not produce a goal, due to poor finishing.

At minute 15, for example, Nani, Wayne Rooney managed to master the bait in the middle of the penalty box and fired a shot, which unfortunately falls into the right side of the Liverpool goal.

On the other hand, Liverpool play more defensively. They are difficult to develop mastery of the game and chose to play the ball to reduce the aggressiveness of the opponent.

The situation continues, until all created Berbatov scored at minute 42. From the middle of penalty box, he managed to gore the soccer ball Ryan Giggs corner, into the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Reina.

Entering the second half, Liverpool took the initiative to attack. In addition to the host is able to avoid pressure, Liverpool also managed to improve the quality of their attacks.

However, had not created the opportunity to say, they are forced to see Pepe Reina torn Berbatov goal in the 59th minute. Mastering the bait Nani, he let go kick that makes the ball nestled in the Liverpool goal.

Missed two goals turned out not weaken the spirit of Liverpool. Their efforts eventually led to goals by Steven Gerrard's reply, from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute, following a breach of Jonny Evans to Fernando Torres.

Moral Liverpool more bounce, when in the 69th minute, they were able to score an equalizer by Steven Gerrard free-kick, following a breach of John O'Shea to Torres.

Unfortunately, Liverpool's attempt to rise countered by Dimitar Berbatov's third goal, in the 84th minute. In the midst of the Guard Jamie Carragher in the penalty box, Berbatov jumps and gore bait O'Shea signed goalkeeper Reina.

Liverpool are still trying to find his place in goal penyama time left. Although not conceded then again, their efforts did not produce results as expected, until the halftime whistle sounded.

During the 90th minute, Manchester United the ball as much as 50 percent and accurate off five shots from 19 businesses. Meanwhile, Liverpool created the two golden opportunities of eight experiments.

The composition of players:
Manchester United: 1-Edwin Van der Sar; 3-Patrice Evra, 23-Jonathan Evans, 22-John O'Shea; 11-Ryan Giggs (27-Federico Macheda 82), 24-Darren Fletcher, 18-Paul Scholes, 17 - Greece (28-Darron Gibson 88), 10-Wayne Rooney, 9-Dimitar Berbatov (8-Anderson 88)
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 3-Paul Konchesky (5-Daniel Agger 82), 37-Martin Skrtel, 23-Jamie Carragher, 2-Glen Johnson, 28-Christian Poulsen, 8-Steven Gerrard, 10-Joe Cole, 4 -Raul Meireles (14-Milan Jovanovic 79), 17-Maxi Rodríguez (24-David Ngog 62), 9-Fernando Torres

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Liverpool 1-0 Westbromwich Albion: Torres great-strike

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Liverpool won their first victory this season by beating West Bromwich Albions with the score 1-0 at Anfield Stadium, Sunday (29 / 8). Is Fernando Torres one who make different with brilliant strike from outside the penalty box.

After the departure of some players such as Alberto Aquilani and Javier Mascherano, Liverpool did not perform so well when faced club West Bromwich Albions promotion. Although the evidence appears quite dominant, Liverpool are not able to create many chances on goal West Bromwich Albions. Liverpool recorded only capable of creating three opportunities and one of them on goal.

In contrast, West Bromwich Albions appear quite loose. Through a short pass game with fast tempo, the club's promotion to trouble the Reds defense. The proof they were able to create six chances and one of them leads to the goal. Unfortunately, no good as a final resolution Albions West Bromwich in the last third of the field makes them difficult to score goals. 0-0 score stood until the end of the first round.

In the second half, Liverpool tried to increase pressure to West Brom through mastery of the ball quick attacks. Finally paid off at the minute business rose to 65. When it finally Fernando Torres scored Liverpool's decisive victory through hard kick from in front of the penalty box horizontally West Bromwich Dirk Kuyt welcomes feedback from the left side of the penalty box preceded quick counterattack.

In contrast West Brom did not stay silent after they conceded a goal Torres. They tried to play with a faster tempo for the balance due the Reds. Unfortunately their efforts fruitless because of the bad finish. Even they have to play with 10 men after James Morrison in a red card in 86th minute due to rash challenge on Torres. Score Liverpool 1-0 to win last until the end of the game.

Lineup both teams:

Liverpool: Pepe Reina, Martin Skrtel and Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger, Glen Johnson, Christian Poulsen, Lucas, Milan Jovanovic (Maxi Rodríguez 60 '), Dirk Kuyt, Fernando Torres (Ryan Babel 89'), Steven Gerrard.

West Bromwich Albions: cott Carson, Jonas Olsson, Gabriel Tamas, Nicky Shorey, Gonzalo Jara, Graham Dorrans (Sōmen Tchoyi 72 '), Chris Brunt, Youssuf Mulumbu, Peter Odemwingie, James Morrison, Marc-Antoine Fortune (Chris Wood, 82') .

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Liverpool 1-0 Trabzonspor: Cole Penalty-miss, Babel scored

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Liverpool midfielder, Joe Cole, admitted regret at the action failed to execute a penalty play-off first leg against Trabzonspor Europa League, Thursday (19/08/2010). Still, he thinks Liverpool's position is good, because it has successfully closed the match with a 1-0 victory.

Liverpool goals scored by Ryan Babel in the 45th minute thanks to assists Cole. At minute 52, Cole is believed to execute the penalty. However, the shot successfully secured Kivrak Onur goalkeepers.

Despite a matter of penalties, Cole admitted quite satisfied with its performance as a regulator of the attack.

"It was a bad penalty. It was a bad penalty, but we won 1-0 and we must take positive things from there," said Cole.

"It is my job to make the goal, and fun to do that to Ryan. He is a great player. I'm enjoying my time here. I had a decent start," he added.

This action represents the second game as a player Liverpool Cole. In his debut match, namely against Arsenal in the Premier League stage, last weekend, he was a red card due to block the defender Lauren Koscielny.

Liverpool reject the appeal against the red card and so, in three Premier League matches ahead, Liverpool would not be strengthened Cole.

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Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: Cole red-card, Reina own-goal

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Scored first when playing with 10 men, Liverpool must take off the victory is in sight. The Reds a 1-1 draw at Arsenal entertain suicide Pepe Reina at the end of matches.

At Anfield, Sunday (15/08/2010) , fierce running game since the early minutes. Trying to start the season 2010/2011 live with the victory, both the Reds and the Gunners played open.

Thomas Vermaelen-kick after only runs four minutes into the first opportunity that has been generated, the ball did not go into goal because Pepe Reina with a deft punch. Liverpool counter-attack launched by Milan Jovanovic who danced himself through a lot of Arsenal players, who are also endless goals.

In the next minute Arsenal Liverpool more pressing defense over the short balls fast flowing style of their game. These conditions make the Reds defense hassles and two violations of the penalty box in front of Reina. But two free-kick opportunity in the intervening five minutes taken Samir Nasri always knock the host players live fences.

Net opportunities created by the Reds in the first 37 minutes when Jovanovic managed to escape the supervision of Arsenal defender when receiving a passed ball from center field. Stabbed himself into the penalty box, hard kick from Serbian striker swerved so far from the goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.

At the last minute game Liverpool had two golden opportunities succession. The first came from Glen Johnson's shot after work one-two with Dirk Kuyt, kick Almunia pushed over with your fingertips. Not long ago, then from another angle, David Ngog header seen leading into the goalpost. But before crossing the line, the ball had stopped Gael Clichy.

Before the break, The Kop will be of bad news following a red card earned Joe Cole. He was expelled by the referee after breaking Laurent Koscielny. Bad debut for a player who is expected to contribute significantly to make Liverpool.

With 10 players, Liverpool could actually has scored in the first minute of the second half through David Ngog. Getting the ball on the right side of the penalty box, the French striker had managed to escape from the pressures Vermaelen. Hard kick from a narrow angle could not be reached until Almunia and rattled the visitors' goal. Liverpool 1-0 ahead.

Other pressures come back into the Arsenal defense following a Gerrard free kick which Skrtel heaer and hovers over the bar. In the 56th minute replacement who throw bait Ngog Gerrard free-kick when his header also failed to meet targets.

Decision Arsene Wenger put Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott to replace Wilshere and Emmanuel Eboue proved to be very positive. Attacks 'Warehouse Bullets' increasingly varied and threaten Liverpool defense.

One of the opportunities that created by Rosicky failed to be completed by the head by Vermaelen. Meanwhile, another chance, which is owned through a Walcott free kick , successfully countered brilliantly by Reina.

The Spanish keeper was again a resounding rescue in 86 minutes. Rosicky combined individual action with the cooperation with Robin van Persie to make it succeed Czech Republic midfielder fired a shot from inside the penalty box. The ball seemed to go straight to goal, if Reina did not act quickly dismissed with a fingertip.

But the performance is captivating Reina tipped a horror for Liverpool and himself. In minute 89, he made an own goal that changed the position to be 1-1.

Liverpool's goals against the seizure began with the ball in the air between Reina with Marouane Chamakh. Successful ball tipped but he failed to catch the ball, and goal.

Instead of catching the ball, Reina just could not control my own speed. He did manage to catch the ball, but lost her balance and fell into the goal while holding the ball.

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Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool: Forlan simple strike

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Atletico Madrid step one foot on the Europa League final, after bagging a 1-0 win over Liverpool, Thursday (22/4/2010) . Single goal Diego Forlan insisted Rafael Benitez squad returned home with empty hands.

Play semi-final first leg at Vicente Calderon, in fact both teams without leading striker reinforced each other. While Fernando Torres had to go up the operating table because of a knee injury, could not defend Sergio Aguero Atletico due to accumulated cards.

Without Torres, Benitez David N'Gog as just rely , helped by Steven Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt and Yossi Benayoun. Meanwhile, Atletico coach Quique Flores Shancez, post duo striker Forlan and Jose Antonio Reyes as a starter.

Remove the three minutes of kick-off the first half, Atletico Liverpool already dangerous defense. Kuyt puncture from the right and cast a bait at N'Gog. However, defender and captain the host team deftly denied Antonio Lopez.

Unexpected public thunderous cheers Vicente Calderon flooding, break down when Forlan success right in the Liverpool goal nine minutes. Jamie Carragher and Sottirios Kyrgiakos failed to dispel the ball through the defense box. In contrast, freely Forlan goal scored to Pepe Reina. Atletico 1-0.

Left behind one goal, the Reds certainly fleet reluctant silence. Attacks after attacks continue to be built, but has not been right on target. Gerrard, who was busy helping N'Gog could potentially equalizer at minute 20. Unfortunately, his kick was wide.

Even a minute before the break, the captain returned to try their luck through a corner kick. Again, not yet bearing fruit. Atletico goalkeeper who escorted goalkeeper David De Gea coatings do not vibrate during the first 45 minutes.

Benitez foster children seen rising in the second round. Kuyt was tireless disturb the concentration of host defense. Listed in 51 minutes, the attackers escaped from a Dutch convoy of four players behind Atletico. Unfortunately, the impasse is not resolved.

Four minutes later, it was Liverpool who threatened perforated wicket for the second time, when Simao Sabrosa strikes from close-range shot towards goal. Lucky, Reina able to anticipate that opportunities . Reina went back to rescue a brilliant time trying to add the benefits of Tomas Ujfalusi Atletico, right in the 75th minute.

Not to despair, the stronghold of Merseyside still utilize the remaining time of the match. In the 86th minute, Gerrard chance to make the position of equilibrium. The captain almost break down the wicket De Gea, before finally broken Alvaro Dominguez. As a result, a score of 1-0 to Atletico's victory last until the end of the game.


The composition of players:
Atletico Madrid: De Gea, Ujfalusi, Perea, Dominguez, Antonio Lopez, Paulo Assuncao, Simao, Raul Garcia, Reyes, Jurado, Forlan.
Substitution: Sergio Asenjo, Valera, Camacho, Salvio, Juanito, Cabrera, Borja.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Agger, Kuyt, Lucas, Mascherano, Benayoun, Gerrard, N'Gog.
Substitutes: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Babylon, Degen, El Zhar, Ayala, Pacheco.

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Liverpool 3-0 Westham United: Benayoun-Ngog to sixth position

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Liverpool recorded a 3-0 victory over West Ham United, the Premier League match at Anfield on Monday (19.4.2010). With 59 points, Liverpool rose to the rank sixth position, shifting Aston Villa who collect 58 points.

Playing on home turf, Liverpool controlled the game from the minute early. Still, hard fight West Ham make the host must wait until the 19th minute to lead through Yossi Benayoun. Utilizing the bait Steven Gerrard, Yossi Benayoun strikes the ball into lower right corner of the goal for West Ham.

After that, West Ham could make quick attack that almost led to goals from Carlton Cole's . However, Pepe Reina and Liverpool managed to blow it directly improve the mastery of the ball to reduce the threat of the opponent.

Although not easy, Liverpool managed to double the advantage thanks to goals David Ngog in minute 29. In the Guard Matthew Upson in the middle of the penalty box, Ngog successfully welcomes feedback Maxi Rodriguez with a shot that makes the ball nestled in the middle of goal Robert Green.

Not wanting to lose the moment, Liverpool play to maintain tension. They were even able to create a number of opportunities through Gerrard and Ngog goals. However, the 2-0 score did not change until the halftime whistle sounded.

Entering the second half, Liverpool again trying to control the game with a mastery of the ball. After throwing a number of opportunities, they also managed to increase the advantage to 3-0 thanks to an own goal goalkeeper Robert Green in the 59th minute.

Gol started from close range shots are released Sotirios Kyrgiakos. The ball then hit the goalpost and bounced into the Green and into the net.

Eight minutes later, Steven Gerrard the chance to turn to embarrass Green. However, Green was able to maintain her self-esteem with Gerrard's shot the ball aside.

Liverpool have not created a threat when the West Ham almost shorten the lag through Carlton Cole in the 67th minute. Fortunately for Liverpool, Cole execution can be handled well by Reina.

Although the failure, action inflated self-confidence Cole West Ham. They are also increasingly strives to pressure from various sides of the field. In addition, when losing the ball, they quickly try to snatch them back and if successful, they immediately launched an attack.

Militancy West Ham managed to force Liverpool reduce tension and improve the coordination of attacks behind the lines. Unfortunately, though no longer achieve significant threat, West Ham goalkeeper had failed to break into long-Reina until the whistle sounded.

The composition of players:
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 5-Daniel Agger, 16-Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 23-Jamie Carragher, 2-Glen Johnson, 15-Yossi Benayoun (27-Philipp Degen 78), 21-Lucas, 8-Steven Gerrard (20 - Javier Mascherano 72), 17-Maxi Rodriguez; 24-David Ngog (19-Ryan Babel 82), 18-Dirk Kuyt
West Ham: 1-Robert Green, 18-Jonathan Spector (33-Fabio Daprela 80), 15-Matthew Upson, 22-Manuel Da Costa, 20-Julien Faubert; 21-Valon Behrami, 16-Mark Noble, 14-Radoslav Kovac , 46-Junior Stanislas (10-Farcuason Luis Guillermo Franco, 45); 9-Aruajo Ilan, 12, Carlton Cole (17-Benedict McCarthy 72)

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Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool: Park winning diving header

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Manchester United managed to fulfill their ambitions to break Liverpool. In a duel advanced English League at Old Trafford, on Sunday 21/03/2010, Manchester United won 2-1 thanks to goals determinant of Ji Sung Park and return them to the top position of the standings.

This is the first victory "Red Devils" in the last four action against "The Reds". In the three previous action, Gary Neville and his friends always lost in the hands of "The Anfield Gank".

Liverpool looked like going to win again after Fernando Torres scored quickly. Utilizing crossing Dirk Kuyt, the Spanish striker ball and gore makes Liverpool ahead in the sixth minute.

The visitors continued to push the tempo faster, but slowly MU showed determination. MU efforts to fruition after the referee gave a penalty for violating the gift Javier Mascherano. Wayne Rooney penalty could ditepis goalkeeper Pepe Reina, but Rooney grabbed the ball bounce. Score the series 1-1 since the 12th minute.

Balanced position to make the game more interesting. Barrage of attacks from both sides continued to flow, but no one can add goals to break.

Liverpool lost control of the ball in the second half. This is used by MU to pressure defense and led the visitors scored in the 60th minute. From the right wing, Darren Fletcher sent a measurable feedback to Park Ji Sung in the penalty box. Once sundul, the ball nestled in the goalkeeper Reina.

After that, the game tends to loud. Liverpool coach, Rafael Benitez, to freshen up the players by including Alberto Aquilani and Ryan Babel. For a moment, attack "The Reds" increased, but was unable to reduce the dominance of the host.

Liverpool's best opportunity available Yossi Benayoun in the 89th minute. This time again fail because his header too slow and easily caught goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Thanks to this result, the MU back to lead England League standings with a value of 69 or two ahead of Arsenal who usurped the throne the previous day. In contrast, Liverpool are still stuck in fifth position with 51 points. Their position can be taken Manchester City, who will play against Fulham.

Lineup:
Man. United: Van der Sar; Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Valencia, Fletcher, Carrick, Park (Scholes 87), Nani (Giggs 79); Rooney.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Insua; Mascherano, Lucas (Benayoun 83), Kuyt (Aquilani 73), Gerrard, Maxi (Babel 76); Torres.

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Liverpool 4-1 Portsmouth: Aquilani first scores

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Fernando Torres as Liverpool look brilliantly entertain Portsmouth in the Premier continued Leaggue, Monday or Tuesday (16.3.2010). He scored two goals and two assists, Aquilani scores his first ever goal for Liverpool. Liverpool also beat his guest with a score of 4-1.

This victory also brings Liverpool up to fifth level, shifting Manchester City. Liverpool are now pocketing the value of 51, 1 point ahead of City.

In fact, Liverpool had trouble dismantling the Portsmouth defense defensive play. Various combinations of attack is always foundered. Meanwhile, Portsmouth are often troublesome defense "The Reds" during counterattack.

Unfortunately, Portsmouth goalkeeper, Jamie Ashdown, made the fatal mistake in the 26th minute. When receiving the ball backpass, he did not throw them away immediately. Thus, Steven Gerrard managed to block the ball.

Directly hunted wild ball Maxi Rodriguez and given to Fernando Torres. With an open goal, Torres was so easy strikes the ball into the goal Portsmouth, 1-0.

Goals that seem to make Portsmouth more chaotic. They tried to get out to attack, but rather the fatal fruit. Therefore, the pressure Liverpool became more sharply.

In the 28th minute, Liverpool scored a goal back through Ryan Babel, the position becomes 2-0. This goal thanks to Torres who assists trying to make opportunities. Because the closed room, she immediately gave feedback to Babylon pull. With one kick, crack Babylon portsmouth net.

Liverpool controlled the game. Only four minutes earlier, broke into a turn Alberto Aquilani goal Portsmouth, 3-0. Again, thanks to assists Torres. The ball could be kicked Gerrard, but then left alone. Behind him, Aquilani was waiting and directly into the goal and kicked a goal.

Mental Portsmouth really fell. 34th minute, Torres successfully removed hard kick from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, the ball just hit the goal. But, while Liverpool was pushed back and this time it almost broke Gerrard kicks opponent's goal.Finally first round ended, Liverpool were winning 3-0.

Entering the second half, Liverpool even more pressing. In contrast, Portsmouth increasingly difficult to develop his game.

Even so, after getting some pressure, Portsmouth could be threatened in a counterattack in the 54th minute. Frederic Piquionne cross cut, able to release the ball tight to the Liverpool goal. Lucky, goalkeeper Pepe Reina able brushed it off.

After some pressure, Liverpool finally able to add features. Torres returned to actors. receive feedback Aquilani, he fool two Portsmouth defenders, then releasing the break hard kick in the opponent's goal 77 minutes.

4-0 winner did not make "The Reds" reduce the pressure. They are still pressing. However, Portsmouth tried to respond.

In minute 88, Portsmouth finally able to minimize the miss. A cross leads to Frederic Piquionne. There was no room, he kicked the ball into the front of goal for Liverpool and immediately cut Nadir Belhadj, goals.

However, there was no time for Portsmouth to pursue, other than Liverpool even more vigilant. "The Reds" were successful to win 4-1.

Teams
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina, 5-Daniel Agger, 23-Jamie Carragher, 22-Emiliano Insua, 2-Glen Johnson, 20-Javier Mascherano, 4-Alberto Aquilani, 19-Ryan Babel, 17-Maxi Rodríguez, 9-Fernando Torres, 8-Steven Gerrard (15-Yossi Benayoun 73)

Portsmouth: Jamie Ashdown, 21, 3-Ricardo Rocha, 35-Marc Wilson, 7-Hermann Hreidarsson (14-Abeyie Quincy Owusu-75), 16-Steve Finnan, 11-Michael Brown, 8-Papa Bouba Diop (4-Aaron Mokoena 63), 5-Jamie O'Hara, 39-Nadir Belhadj, 24-Aruna Dindane, 9-Frederic Piquionne

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Wigan 1-0 Liverpool: Rodallega sink the kop

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Liverpool played badly at home of Wigan Athletic. "The Kop" eventually lost 0-1 in a duel advanced English League, Monday (8/3/2010).

These results are more difficult to penetrate Liverpool's top competition. Until the 29th week, Steven Gerrard and his friends had moved from sixth position with a value of 48. Aston Villa at any time can pass for playing 26 times.

In the match in DW Stadium last night, "The Reds" actually played better in the early minutes. Fernando Torres almost broke the host's goal, but the close range shot just shake side goal.

"The Latics' rise slowly and get a nice result when Liverpool made a mistake. In the 35th minute, Dirk Kuyt of providing feedback.Passing ball was intercepted by Emmerson Boyce, and passed to Hugo Rodallega in the penalty box "The Reds". Javier Mascherano late closing cross so freely rip Rodallega goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

Liverpool tried to catch up with the increasing tempo of the game. Unfortunately, they are hard to find opportunities through the first half ended.

"The Anfield Gank" likewise did not improve in the second half. Mistakes are made Jamie Carragher nearly made their goal they conceded in the 58th minute. Carragher kick bounced into the goal after hitting the foot of Marcelo Moreno. Reina has left the nest, but fortunately there is gore Sotirios Kyrgiakos ball off the field.

Bad game that Liverpool defender was not balanced by the sharpness of the front lines. There was absolutely no accurate kicks from Kuyt, Gerrard, and Torres is rarely even approached the opponent's goal. Once a beautiful opportunity to get Torres in the 75th minute, but the acrobatic action only led to goal kick.

Lineup:
Wigan: Kirkland; Bramble, Caldwell, Figueroa, Boyce; McCarthy, Diame (Thomas 82); Scharner, Rodallega (scotland 86), N'Zogbia; Moreno (Moses 67).

Liverpool: Reina; Kyrgiakos, Carragher, Insua, Mascherano; Lucas, Gerrard, Benayoun (Aquilani 68), Rodriguez, Kuyt (Babel 82); Torres.

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Liverpool 2-1 Blackburn Rovers: Torres come-back strike

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Striker Fernando Torres marked his return by scoring the winner in an ill-tempered 2-1 victory over Blackburn at Anfield.

The Spain international hit his 13th goal in 17 Barclays Premier League appearances just before half-time, having missed five weeks at the start of the year after a knee operation.

Liverpool had gone ahead midway through the half through Steven Gerrard only for Jamie Carragher's handball to allow Keith Andrews to equalise from the penalty spot five minutes before the interval.

With fellow top-four challengers Tottenham and Manchester City both winning this weekend, it was imperative Rafael Benitez's side maintain the pressure - and they ground out a win against combative opponents.

Before the match Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce, who has never had a great relationship with Benitez, had said the Spaniard's side played like his former club Bolton.

However, on this evidence - five Rovers players were booked and they could easily have had Steven Nzonzi and Pascal Chimbonda sent off - it was Rovers who lived up to Allardyce's reputation.

But it was the goalscoring return of Torres that will have put a smile on Benitez's face as Liverpool scored for the 26th successive league game at Anfield and the 33rd in all competitions.

Surprisingly, the Spain international played no part in the opening goal, which came from a swift and incisive move started by Lucas on the halfway line.

The Brazilian picked out Gerrard who, after exchanging passes with Dirk Kuyt and offloading to Yossi Benayoun, continued his run into the penalty area to collect the return ball, go past Samba and clip home a left-footed shot.

That was after Chris Samba, Martin Olsson and Morten Gamst Pedersen had all had half-chances to put Blackburn ahead.

Liverpool, though, were indebted to Jose Reina in the 17th minute as the goalkeeper made a good double save from Pedersen, particularly the first shot which deflected off Jamie Carragher.

On the half-hour Kuyt should have made it 2-0 from Gerrard's corner but appeared to be surprised by the pace of the ball and headed wide from three yards.

In the 38th minute Liverpool were forced into a change when Fabio Aurelio limped off with what looked like a thigh injury and was replaced by Emiliano Insua.

Two minutes later Rovers were gifted an equaliser when Benayoun's weak clearance was played straight back into the penalty area and, despite three Liverpool players surrounding Kalinic, Carragher catastrophically went to ground where the ball hit his hand.

Andrews fired home from the spot to put his side firmly back in the game.

However, Liverpool went ahead again a minute before the break when Samba could only poke the ball off Torres into the path of Rodriguez, who crossed into the six-yard area for the Spaniard to smash home.

Early in the second half Olsson was booked for handball in the centre-circle before Nzonzi was lucky to escape with a caution, having flattened Lucas with an aggressive push to his face.

Pascal Chimbonda's first act, having come on for Olsson, was to bring down Rodriguez as he threatened to cut into the penalty area.

Daniel Agger headed Gerrard's whipped-in free-kick over at the far post.

Chimbonda's second contribution was to carelessly give the ball away to Kuyt, which eventually resulted in Robinson having to tip Rodriguez's shot around the post.

Kalinic was next to go into referee Alan Wiley's book for hacking down Mascherano from behind and, after several close calls, former Liverpool forward El-Hadji Diouf was eventually booked for bringing down Mascherano.

Referee Wiley and one of his linesmen somehow missed Chimbonda, who had already been booked, thrusting his boot into Rodriguez's chest as the Rovers defender rolled on the floor.

Ryan Babel replaced Benayoun for the final 10 minutes but with only a slender lead the pressure began to mount on the hosts.

Torres departed to a standing ovation with his work done but in the knowledge he will have to continue to produce on a regular basis if his club are to secure Champions League football next season.


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Aston Villa 0-1 Liverpool: Torres "The best striker"

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Fernando Torres had just carve his name in gold ink in the history books with his goal Liverpool to Aston Villa goal. High praise was given Steven Gerrard who called Torres the best striker in the world.

Counter-action between Liverpool Villa at Villa Park on Tuesday (29/12/2009) , seemed about to end with a score draw. But the game was not really completed until the referee blew the long whistle.

At minute 93, the back-line error Villa made the ball roll into the area of their defense. Torres swiftly after the ball and sent it past Brad Friedel obstacles that try to close the space. The skin round the pole lodged far, the position has changed so 1-0 to Liverpool. Score endure to the end.

Torres goal was not just give away three precious points for 'The Red' who are trying to catch the final standings four positions, but also provides a special point for the attacker from Spain.

With a grain of this goal, Torres officially became the fastest player that makes Liverpool 50 goals in the league. Torres just need to do 72 performances, more quickly than other Livepool legendary striker Ian Rush kinds (84 parties), Robbie Fowler (88 parties) and Michael Owen (98 parties).

"You do have to try to (minutes) late. And when you have a player like him (Torres) in the team, you know there is always a chance to do it," Gerrard said as quoted by the Guardian.

"Everyone knew when he was in performance, he is the best in the world. We want it for many years to come. We need a goal-goal to take us to the big four positions," added the Liverpool captain.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez also gave praise to Torres though not as high as that given Gerrard. "To me, you can not say 'This is the best player in the world'. He is one of the best because there are many good players in Europe."

"But I was very lucky manager because it's got some very good striker and Fernando is one of them. I think (breaking the record) mean we've recruited a very good player with a good mentality and quality," said Benitez.

Torres is his own achievements may be more impressive because it is achieved when he was not in the best condition. Before kick-off Benitez admitted that his players had trouble with his ankle.

"Tonight you can see it is an opportunity and he can make goals," Benitez straightforward.

Big Ten fastest printer in 50 League Goals for Liverpool:

Number of appearances-Name
Fernando Torres 72
80 Sam Raybould
80 Albert Stubbins
81 Roger Hunt
82 Jack Parkinson
83 John Aldridge
84 Ian Rush
88 Robbie Fowler
90 Gordon Hodgson
98 Harry Chambers

Source: detiksport.com

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Liverpool 2-0 Wolves: The pressure lifted

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Liverpool scrambled their way to a much-needed win as the pressure lifted from the Anfield club.

But it was never going to be simple against an organised Wolves side, with the points only being secured after the Midlanders were reduced to 10 men when defender Stephen Ward was sent-off.

Even that was a bizarre decision, with referee Andre Marriner at first getting the wrong man, booking Christophe Berra before his error was pointed out by a pack of Liverpool players who made sure that Ward was punished for a second bookable offence.

From that point Liverpool took over, and goals from Steven Gerrard - only his fifth of the season - and a deflected Yossi Benayoun effort gave them victory.

Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani was finally included in a Liverpool league starting line-up, his previous apperances having been from the bench.

From that point Liverpool took over, and goals from Steven Gerrard - only his fifth of the season - and a deflected Yossi Benayoun effort gave them victory.

Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani was finally included in a Liverpool league starting line-up, his previous apperances having been from the bench.

Source: http://www.espnstar.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item370986/Liverpool-2-0-Wolves/

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