Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been handed his first start since late October as manager Kenny Dalglish named a strong team for their FA Cup third-round tie at home to Oldham tonight.

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

Liverpool should complete the signing of left-back Jose Enrique today as manager Kenny Dalglish makes his final preparations for the start of the new season.

Newcastle full-back Jose Enrique is expected to undergo a medical at Liverpool later today after the two clubs agreed a fee.

Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 0

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio remains hopeful of making his comeback from injury before the end of the season.

Late checks will be made on the fitness of Jamie Carragher and Andy Carroll ahead of the visit of Birmingham to Anfield tomorrow.

JAMIE CARRAGHER believes the future is bright for Liverpool as they look to close down Tottenham in the hunt for European qualification.

Jamie Carragher believes the future is bright for Liverpool as they look to close down Tottenham in the hunt for European qualification.

Kenny Dalglish insists Liverpool remain the “best club in English football, if not world football” despite pushing great rivals Manchester United a step closer to a record 19 domestic championship titles after snatching a dramatic draw with the last kick of yesterday’s Barclays Premier League game at Arsenal.

ARSENAL have pressed the self-destruct button so hard and so many times this season that finally — like an over-used letter on a typewriter — it now appears permanently depressed, a symbol of a once high-tech piece of apparatus that is no longer fit for purpose.

KENNY DALGLISH refused to accept Liverpool have handed Manchester United the title by holding Arsenal to a draw at the Emirates but insisted the performance augurs well for his team’s own ambitions next season.

Arsenal 1 Liverpool 1

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists he will remain very much in charge of team affairs regardless of Stan Kroenke’s multi-million takeover at Emirates Stadium.

The Liverpool squad this afternoon joined a crowd of thousands at Anfield to pay respect to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

JOY for Kenny Dalglish and Andy Carroll; utter despair for Roberto Mancini and Carlos Tevez.

Liverpool 3 Manchester City 0

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish handed a first-team debut to 18-year-old defender John Flanagan for Manchester City’s visit to Anfield.

Liverpool will be without captain Steven Gerrard for the rest of the season after he was sidelined with a groin problem.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish finds himself facing a defensive injury crisis after Daniel Agger’s season was ended prematurely and Glen Johnson was ruled out for a month.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has had his season ended by a knee injury sustained in last weekend’s defeat at West Brom.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has not given up hope of European qualification but admits next week’s clash at home to Manchester City is “massive”.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could be back to face former manager Roy Hodgson at West Brom tomorrow having recovered from a groin operation.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will not be pressed into action sooner than he is ready according to manager Kenny Dalglish.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could return to training next week - just more than a fortnight after undergoing surgery on a groin problem.

Liverpool are likely to field their strongest front pair of Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll for Sunday’s trip to Sunderland.

LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish is well aware the club’s proudly-held European status could hinge on their result against Braga tonight.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes he has a squad strong enough to cope with the recent run of injuries which have struck key players.

Liverpool’s record signing Andy Carroll has been named on the bench and is set to make his Europa League debut for the Reds in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Braga.

LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish believes the introduction of club record signing Andy Carroll to his squad for the final three months of the season could be highly significant.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been left out of the squad for tomorrow’s Europa League last-16 first leg against Braga in Portugal but record signing Andy Carroll is set for his European debut.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio will be out of action for up to a month with the hamstring injury he sustained during Sunday’s victory over Manchester United.

LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish has warned his players they must build on their win over arch-rivals Manchester United.

ONE thing became apparent at Anfield yesterday.

Liverpool’s club record signing Andy Carroll made his first appearance in the matchday squad after being named among the substitutes for the visit of arch-rivals Manchester United.

Liverpool’s club-record signing Andy Carroll could be set for his debut against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could return for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to West Ham after three games out with a groin injury.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is unlikely to return to action in tomorrow’s Europa League last-32 second-leg clash against Sparta Prague.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists Joe Cole will be given all the time he needs to rediscover his best form after a disappointing and disjointed start to his Reds career.

Sparta Prague 0 Liverpool 0

Liverpool 1 Wigan 1

Chelsea 0 Liverpool 1