Bursaspor 1 Rangers 1

MANCHESTER United shrugged off the loss of star man Nani to claim a very impressive Champions League win over Bursaspor.

Bursaspor v Manchester United

FORMER Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez rubbed salt in yesterday’s pain by defending his Anfield legacy.

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended his Anfield legacy.

Emiliano Insua has left Liverpool for Turkish giants Galatasaray on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is set to bring back some of his big names for tomorrow’s Europa League third qualifying round second leg at home to Rabotnicki.

Liverpool defender Emiliano Insua’s move to Fiorentina has fallen through, the Italian club’s sporting director has confirmed.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson tonight refused to comment on reports he has made a bid for Aston Villa's Luke Young.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson insists he is not concerned that he has not heard from Javier Mascherano since trying to contact the midfielder last week.

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Fiorentina for the sale of defender Emiliano Insua and the player is travelling to Italy to discuss personal terms.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio has turned down the offer of a new pay-as-you-play deal and will leave the club next week, manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed.

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani is a doubt for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham as he is struggling with an ankle problem.

TEN-MAN Liverpool were undone by two harsh penalty decisions and an at-times shambolic refereeing display as they lost 2-1 to Benfica in a hostile Europa League quarter-final first leg in Lisbon last night.

Benfica 2 Liverpool 1

Midfielder Lucas Leiva is set to return to Liverpool’s starting line-up for tomorrow’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Benfica in Lisbon.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was moved back to a more orthodox central midfield role to accommodate the introduction of forward Ryan Babel for the visit of Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has no new injury worries for Sunday’s home match against Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez expects his “big names” to lead by example and drive the club on to Champions League qualification. A difficult season has seen captain Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres’ form affected by injuries while the ever-consistent Jamie Carragher had an uncharacteristically poor start to the campaign.

Injured defenders Martin Skrtel and Fabio Aurelio could make a return to action early next month.

ON THE face of it, to lose by the odd goal in three at the home of the champions is no disgrace but, for Liverpool, yesterday’s defeat at Old Trafford can’t be interpreted as anything other than another nail in the coffin of the Rafa Benitez era.

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani will be assessed before a decision is taken on whether he can rejoin the squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester United.

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani is a doubt for Liverpool’s Europa League last-16 second leg at home to Lille tomorrow as he has been laid low with a virus.

Midfielder Yossi Benayoun will face a late fitness test ahead of Monday’s Barclays Premier League visit of Portsmouth.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez insists his side can still progress in the Europa League despite a 1-0 defeat in their last 16 first leg against Lille last night.

Lille 1 Liverpool 0

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is doubtful for the Europa League match against Lille tomorrow after sustaining an ankle injury.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is doubtful for the Europa League match against Lille tomorrow after sustaining an ankle injury.

Wigan 1 Liverpool 0

Defender Glen Johnson is set for a comeback against Wigan at the DW Stadium on Monday.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes defender Fabio Aurelio could be sidelined for three weeks with a thigh problem.

Striker Fernando Torres made his first start for Liverpool since January 13 as manager Rafael Benitez named an attacking line-up for the visit of Blackburn to Anfield.

Defender Martin Skrtel will miss Sunday’s Premier League visit of Blackburn after sustaining a suspected broken foot in last night’s Europa League victory over Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez was pleased with the character shown by his side in their 3-1 victory over Unirea Urziceni in Romania last night, a victory which sealed a 4-1 aggregate win and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League.

Striker Fernando Torres is likely to be on the bench again for tomorrow’s Europa League last 32 second-leg tie against Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest.

Striker Fernando Torres has made a surprise return to the Liverpool substitutes bench for their crunch clash against Champions League-chasing rivals Manchester City at Eastlands today.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun faces a late fitness test ahead of their trip to face Manchester City at Eastlands on Sunday.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is unlikely to be risked for the visit of Unirea Urziceni in the Europa League tomorrow.

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani will miss Liverpool's trip to Arsenal tomorrow because of illness.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger made his first appearance in almost a month while January signing Maxi Rodriguez was given his first taste of a Merseyside derby.

Defender Fabio Aurelio is set to return to the Liverpool squad for the 213th Merseyside derby at home to Everton tomorrow.

Liverpool 2 Bolton 0

Defenders Fabio Aurelio and Philipp Degen will both miss tomorrow’s Premier League clash at home to Bolton.

IF THE reports emanating from Turin are to be believed, Rafael Benitez is being considered a serious contender to become the next manager of Juventus.