Liverpool’s battle to hang on to Raheem Sterling appears to have taken another twist with Manchester United reportedly entering the fray.

Former Liverpool captain Ronnie Whelan believes the current crop of Reds are finishing the season stronger than their rivals and that gives them the best chance of winning the title.

Former Liverpool captain Ronnie Whelan believes the current crop of Reds are finishing the season stronger than their rivals and that gives them the best chance of winning the title.

A break from the norm for a bit of light relief this week, if only to mark David Moyes’ sudden change in fortunes on Wednesday night.

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits it would be fitting if the current squad were to take some inspiration from events surrounding this year’s 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

He made his Arsenal debut at Liverpool, and Ray Parlour has experienced many seminal moments for the Gunners at Anfield. Another one is in the offing today.

A soccer fortress turned GAA ground, once home to Cork Hibs, presently the secondary venue of the Cork County Board.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby believes the club have to sell striker Luis Suarez, as keeping an unhappy player is not helpful.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes the club are right to stick by Luis Suarez, saying he would rather be bitten than have his leg broken.

Swansea have confirmed the appointment of former Denmark international Michael Laudrup as their new manager.

Swansea could announce a replacement for departed manager Brendan Rodgers before the weekend, with former Denmark international Michael Laudrup emerging as the favourite in the last few days.

IT’S not been our week has it? I said in the last column that some are trying to be fair to Hodgson, but there’s a rancid whiff of that most ghastly of all God’s creatures, The Apologist, in the air.

JAN MOLBY fears Liverpool’s will be unable to attract top quality players to Anfield due to their problems on and off the pitch.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby expects Rafael Benitez to remain in charge at Anfield despite fresh speculation surrounding the manager's future.

The Examiner’s football correspondent Liam Mackey likes a good argument when he hears it, and he’s got strong views of his own.

Celtic and Liverpool legends are to meet in a charity match at Parkhead on October 4.

RAFAEL BENITEZ has told his ambitious skipper Steven Gerrard that he can achieve all of his dreams at Liverpool.

Ray Lewington has been named as Nationwide manager of the month for October in Division One after masterminding a revival which has seen Watford climb to fourth in the table.