CHRIS COLEMAN has emerged as the new favourite for the manager’s post at Southampton.

Gerard Houllier has warned his Liverpool side of the potential pitfalls of their FA Cup quarter-final trip to Tranmere.

Veteran Tranmere striker Paul Rideout could be fit to face Liverpool on Sunday in the FA Cup at Prenton Park after recovering from a thigh injury.

Tranmere put their league worries behind them to hold Southampton to a goalless draw at The Dell.