Hull City 1 Sunderland 0

Hull 1 Sunderland 0

Real Madrid took centre stage on the final day of the summer transfer window as two Galacticos departed to make way for the most expensive player in the history of football.

Branislav Ivanovic was Chelsea’s unlikely hero with the extra-time winner that means there is still one English club in the Champions League.

Chelsea 4 Napoli 1 (AET, Chelsea win 5-4 on aggregate)

Manchester City are facing an early exit from the Champions League after a shattering loss at Napoli last night.

Napoli 2 Manchester City 1

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson described today’s 6-1 home rout at the hands of Manchester City as “our worst ever day”.

Liverpool 3 Napoli 1

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres returns to the club's Melwood training ground tomorrow where his injured right knee will continue to be assessed.

Napoli today confirmed the signing of defender Andrea Dossena from Liverpool on a four-year deal.

Liverpool’s transfer activity is threatening to overshadow their FA Cup third-round trip to Reading today.

Andrea Dossena’s agent has ruled out a return to Italy for the Liverpool defender, claiming that Spain is a likelier destination.

THE opening is there for Liverpool but they have to take it.

Liverpool 2 Wolves 0

Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani was finally handed a place in Liverpool’s starting line-up for this evening’s Barclays Premier League visit of Wolves.

AS Rafael Benitez sits down this morning to digest reports of Mark Hughes’s demise at Manchester City, he must surely, in a private moment, consider how perilously close he is to suffering a similar fate.

Portsmouth 2 Liverpool 0

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was back in the starting XI for the Barclays Premier League clash against Portsmouth after coming off the bench during the midweek win over Wigan.

Liverpool 1 Fiorentina 2

ITALY international Alberto Aquilani is relishing the prospect of making his first-team debut Liverpool’s Carling Cup trip to Arsenal tonight.

Rafael Benitez today confirmed £20m midfielder Alberto Aquilani will be in Liverpool’s travelling party for tomorrow night’s Carling Cup clash at Arsenal.

Steven Gerrard is out of Liverpool’s Carling Cup fourth round tie at Arsenal tomorrow, but should have recovered from his groin problem to play in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League game at Fulham.

Javier Mascherano is expected to return to Liverpool’s midfield for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea.

Defender Andrea Dossena and midfielder Alberto Aquilani are the only two absentees from Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez’s squad to face Hull tomorrow.

Liverpool’s Brazilian full-back Fabio Aurelio aims to prove his fitness this week in time for a possible return to first-team action for key domestic and European matches.

Tottenham's interest in Portsmouth pair Niko Kranjcar and David James was at the centre of a hectic day of negotiations ahead of the transfer window closing this evening.

XABI ALONSO’S Liverpool career appeared to be coming towards an end as he arrived for training yesterday.

Xabi Alonso’s departure from Liverpool has moved a giant step forward with claims that he has today submitted a transfer request.

ONE Liverpool player completed a transfer to Real Madrid yesterday, but Xabi Alonso’s wish to follow suit looks like going to the wire.

Liverpool have announced that they have agreed a fee for full-back Alvaro Arbeloa to join Real Madrid.

JERZY DUDEK claims a move to Real Madrid would represent a “dream come true” for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Jerzy Dudek claims a move to Real Madrid would represent a “dream come true” for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Fernando Torres talked of winning the Premier League with Liverpool today, as countryman Xabi Alonso moved closer to the Anfield exit door.

Thailand 1 Liverpool 1

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez warned his side will be tested to the limit when they take on Thailand in a pre-season friendly in Bangkok later today.

LIVERPOOL striker Fernando Torres has credited manager Rafael Benitez for helping him become a better player during his two seasons in England.

Andrea Dossena’s wish to play at Juventus next season may not come true, according to the player’s agent.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended his decision to pay over the odds for right-back Glen Johnson, even though he admitted the deal has cost him more than he had hoped.

THREE goals in seven minutes helped Brazil dump world champions Italy out of the Confederations Cup with a convincing victory in Pretoria last night.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez's summer plans may not be as straightforward as he would have wanted as it seems he faces another transfer battle.

Juventus have yet to make a decision on whether to sign Liverpool left-back Andrea Dossena, according to the player’s agent.

REAL MADRID president Florentino Perez has revealed the Spanish giants are pursuing Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery.

Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena seems destined for a return to Italy after asking manager Rafael Benitez for a transfer.