Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge claims the Reds are now a club “in crisis”.

Defender Glen Johnson and forward Craig Bellamy are both likely to miss Liverpool’s trip to London to take on QPR tomorrow.

David Moyes would love to mark 10 years as Everton manager with victory over Liverpool in tonight's Merseyside derby, although he says no outcome will stop him feeling good when he reaches the landmark on Wednesday.

The rearranged Merseyside derby will take place at Anfield on Tuesday March 13 with an 8pm kick-off, Everton have confirmed on their website.

Liverpool’s Wales international Craig Bellamy has been left on the bench for the Carling Cup final against hometown club Cardiff at Wembley.

Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy insists he is not driven by medals and will lose no sleep if they are defeated in this weekend’s Carling Cup final.

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes the current players have become disillusioned and lack mental strength, but insists parting company with manager Arsene Wenger would be the “biggest mistake” the club could make.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish believes the signs are clear that the club is moving in the right direction this season.

A cat which ran on to the pitch during Liverpool’s Premier League home game against Tottenham Hotspur has attracted almost 40,000 followers on Twitter.

Gareth Bale has been in devastating form this season but he is yet to hit the peak of his powers, according to Tottenham assistant manager Kevin Bond.

Liverpool’s patchy home form will come under the microscope again tomorrow when high-flying Tottenham visit but manager Kenny Dalglish does not believe there is much wrong with their methods, only results.

THE accusations were once again flying after another intense battle between the bitter rivals.

How, you ask, did one of The White Stripes’ singles first become an Italian football chant — and then be omnipresent in games across the globe?

Liverpool 2 Manchester City 2 (Liverpool win 3-2 on aggregate)

Mario Balotelli was ruled out of Manchester City's Carling Cup semi-final with Liverpool this evening after accepting a violent conduct charge.

MARIO BALOTELLI’S agent has warned his player could quit English football over what he believes is unfair treatment from referees.

Cardiff 1 Crystal Palace 0 (aggregate 1-1 AET; Cardiff win 3-1 on penalties)

MANCHESTER CITY slumped to their second home defeat in four days as Steven Gerrard’s early penalty moved Liverpool to within 90 minutes of their first Wembley appearance since 1996.

MATCHWINNER Antony Gardner believes Crystal Palace are well placed to reach the Carling Cup final after last night’s 1-0 success at Selhurst Park.

BACARY SAGNA is set to relieve Arsenal’s defensive injury crisis and return to the first-team in the next few weeks.

ARSENE WENGER admits 2011 was his annus horriblis but there is growing reason for encouragement as the new year begins with Arsenal in the top four, Robin van Persie still fit and Thierry Henry on the way home.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish insists the club’s record signing Darren Bent will not be for sale during the January transfer window.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is dreaming of a “fairytale” Carling Cup final against Liverpool.

The Carling Cup final will feature an npower Championship team after tonight’s semi-final draw pitched Crystal Palace and Cardiff against each other.

Richard Dunne is determined the success he has enjoyed with the Republic of Ireland will continue for Aston Villa during a testing period – starting with tomorrow’s clash at Tottenham.

Thomas Vermaelen could return from a two-month injury layoff in Arsenal’s Carling Cup clash with Bolton tonight.

THE earnest young reporter who screamed “Everton fans, this is what you’ve been waiting for” as an unheard-of player from an unpronounceable club was linked with a loan move to Goodison will tell you otherwise; but transfer deadline day has rapidly become just another agonising parade of meaningless hype.

TS ELIOT called April ‘the cruellest month’ in his epic poem The Wasteland, and for Arsenal’s long-suffering fans, Easter has usually been when their club’s challenge for honours comes to an end.

Cesc Fabregas has finally completed his move to Barcelona from Arsenal after signing a five-year contract with the European champions.

ARSENE WENGER last night vowed he will fight to keep captain Cesc Fabregas and contract rebel Samir Nasri at Arsenal.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger will step up his summer recruitment drive ahead of the start of pre-season training next week, but reported target Juan Mata insists he is happy to stay put at Valencia.

Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov has laid the blame for Arsenal’s failure to secure any silverware in the last six seasons squarely at the door of the club’s board.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger kicked off his summer transfer spending today with the £1m capture of promising young defender Carl Jenkinson from Charlton, but was left disappointed as England Under-21 international Phil Jones headed to Manchester United.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Finland Under-19 defender Carl Jenkinson from Charlton.

SO here we Gooners are again, the uninvited guests with our noses enviously pressed up against the pub’s frosted windows, missing out on all the jollity of yet another end of season lock-in.

MANAGER Alex McLeish admits Birmingham’s Carling Cup triumph and a catalogue of injuries and suspensions may have taken its toll as his side prepare for a last-day-of-the-season relegation battle.

WOJCIECH SZCZESNY maintains it is “ridiculous” to suggest Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has run out of ideas and should be replaced — hailing him as “the best manager in the world”.

Arsene Wenger has called for Arsenal to “keep the faith” in his vision for the future of the club after the young Gunners delivered the performance of champions to beat Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels the burden of captaincy weighs heavy on Cesc Fabregas, but is in no doubt he will grow stronger from this season’s disappointments.

Arsene Wenger will take his battle-weary Arsenal squad to Blackpool on Sunday knowing there can be no more bad days at the office if the Gunners are to salvage their Barclays Premier League title bid.

Roberto Mancini has rejected the theory Manchester City’s FA Cup chances have been given a boost due to the suspension of Wayne Rooney.

Wayne Rooney is convinced he is being made a scapegoat by the Football Association after being condemned to begin a domestic break.