Liverpool: September 2008 - news archive

Daniel Agger insists there has been no argument between himself and Rafa Benitez and once again played down talk of a Liverpool exit.

Rafa Benitez has called for Ryan Babel to make a big contribution to the Liverpool cause this season, as the boss seeks an improvement.

Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant is a target for Blackburn and Portsmouth when the transfer window opens in January.

Daniel Agger's future at Liverpool looks to be in doubt again after he stalled on negotiations on a new deal at Anfield.

Rafa Benitez witnessed Fernando Torres secure local bragging rights - then predicted a goals flurry from his Liverpool star striker.

Two second-half goals from Fernando Torres gave Liverpool a deserved Merseyside derby win over Everton at Goodison Park.

Rafa Benitez has suffered a double injury blow ahead of the Merseyside derby as both Fabio Aurelio and Philipp Degen are out injured.

Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is desperate for a start in the 208th Merseyside derby after being used from the bench recently.

Liverpool are said to be monitoring the progress Sao Paulo central defender Aislan according to the player's agent.

Rafa Benitez is lining up a double swoop on Spurs to try and prise both Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon away from White Hart Lane.

Boss Rafa Benitez will be without Swiss international defender Philipp Degen for a number of weeks after he broke ribs against Crewe.

Rafa Benitez has blasted suggestions that Daniel Agger wants to leave Liverpool after a lack of first-team chances this season.

Jermaine Pennant is a doubt for Tuesday's Carling Cup tie with Crewe, but Philipp Degen is expected to make his Liverpool debut.

Goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri will start against Crewe while Nabil El Zhar, Damien Plessis and David Ngog should also play.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has admitted Robbie Keane and Fernando Torres both need a goal but has backed them to deliver soon.

Liverpool slipped up at Anfield as Stoke defended brilliantly to claim an unlikely goalless draw.

Fabio Aurelio's calf injury looks set to keep him out of the Liverpool side to face Stoke City at Anfield on Saturday.

Skipper Steven Gerrard is not worried about Robbie Keane's goal drought and has backed the striker to open his Liverpool account soon.

Daniel Agger says he will work hard in training to impress Rafael Benitez and win back a Liverpool first-team shirt.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has admitted the side must do better after watching them hang on for a win in Marseille.

Hamburg coach Martin Jol is said to be preparing a £14m raid on Liverpool to take Dirk Kuyt to the Bundesliga.

Javier Mascherano looks set to be passed fit and is expected to play against Marseille in the Champions League tonight.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has urged his side to forget about Saturday's victory over Manchester United and beat Marseille.

Javier Mascherano has shaken off his calf injury and is expected to play against Marseille tonight in the Champions League.

Javier Mascherano is rated a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Marseille after picking up a knock on Saturday.

George Gillett has met with a Liverpool fan group to discuss the current situation, with the American playing down financial concerns.

Former Liverpool star Emile Heskey is reportedly a shock target for Rafael Benitez in the January transfer window.

A late Ryan Babel strike gave Liverpool all three points over arch rivals Manchester United at Anfield for the first time in six years.

Rafa Benitez could have striker Fernando Torres fit to face Manchester United at Anfield, while Steven Gerrard may also feature.

Jamie Carragher has revealed his disappointment at last season's power battle between Liverpool's American owners and Rafa Benitez.

Rafa Benitez could have striker Fernando Torres fit to face Man United at Anfield, but Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will miss out.

Reds defender Alvaro Arbeloa claims the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo will not hand Liverpool an advantage on Saturday.

Fabio Aurelio has totally recovered from the abductor injury which has kept him out and he is battling for a place against Man Utd.

Xabi Alonso's agent has dropped a big hint the Arsenal target could leave Liverpool in the January transfer window.

Rafa Benitez is not giving up hope that at least one or even both Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will be able to face Man Utd.

Rafa Benitez has admitted leaving Sami Hyypia out of his Champions League squad was a very difficult decision.

Veteran centre half Sami Hyypia has spoken of his disappointment with being left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad.

Rafa Benitez has been handed a major boost on the injury front with the news that Fernando Torres should be fit to face Man Utd.

Republic of Ireland defender Steve Finnan has said his move from the club to Espanyol took him by surprise.

Rafa Benitez has suffered an injury blow as Steven Gerrard has ruled himself out of Saturday's clash with Manchester United.

Defender Jamie Carragher says former player Kenny Dalglish should be handed a place on the Liverpool board to stop the club declining.

Robbie Keane has said he will not lose sleep over not scoring for his new club Liverpool in his five games so far.

Liverpool's new left winger Albert Riera says he is aware of the expectations on him but is looking forward to the challenge.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez has admitted that the new influx of money at Manchester City is a direct challenge to Liverpool's top four spot.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has tipped defender Daniel Agger to win his place back in the side as he fights back from injury.

Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant will not be frozen out at Anfield, according to boss Rafa Benitez.

Rafa Benitez is hopeful captain Steven Gerrard will recover from his groin injury in time to face Manchester United.

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed's DIC group are reportedly ready to make an increased £500m bid to buy Liverpool.

Arsenal are reported to have failed with a last-ditch £14m bid for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso after the Reds rejected the move.

Rafa Benitez has tipped new signing Albert Riera to have a massive impact on the Premiership after finally landing his man.

Rafa Benitez landed Albert Riera, Vitor Flora and Peter Gulacsion on deadline day and sold Steve Finnan and Andriy Voronin.

Liverpool have finally completed the signing of winger Albert Riera from Espanyol for an undisclosed fee.

Scans have confirmed that Fernando Torres has torn his hamstring and the striker seems certain to miss the Manchester United clash.