The modern Champions League format has little space for romance or novelty — as seen by this week’s fixture list as Arsenal and Bayern Munich, and Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, met again for the upteenth time in recent years.

Daniel Sturridge may be Liverpool’s only fit striker, but manager Jurgen Klopp does not expect him to carry the goalscoring burden alone.

Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the Copa America as they pursue their interest in South American trio Roberto Firmino, Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon.

Lionel Messi or Carlos Tevez, surely there is no comparison?

Euro roundup: Gareth Bale answered his critics in Spain as his brace helped Real Madrid beat Levante 2-0 at the Bernabeu last night.

“Now we really have to concentrate on the football and the team and keep the momentum going.”

Earn A Million During Breakfast Every Day.

Xabi Alonso is poised to complete his move to Bayern Munich after Real Madrid confirmed on Friday an agreement had been struck between the two clubs for the former Spain international.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has made Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno his eighth signing of the summer.

Four years ago in Soccer City, as the World Cup final between Spain and Holland ebbed towards a shoot-out, there was concern on the Spanish bench.

Spain’s previously all-conquering players have not reacted well to their shock early exit from this summer’s World Cup.

Spain arrived in Madrid on Tuesday and unlike four years ago, after a triumphant World Cup in South Africa, there were few fans waiting for them at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport.

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque could make wholesale changes for this evening’s make-or-break World Cup Group B game against Chile in Rio.

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has not ruled out the possibility of remaining at Napoli next season.

Diego Costa and Fernando Torres have been included in Spain’s final squad for the World Cup, but Manchester City pair Alvaro Negredo and Jesus Navas were left out.

Malice begins as title charge gathers momentum

Napoli 2 Arsenal 0

Napoli 2 Arsenal 0

For most of Europe this is Champions League match day six.

Arsenal 2 Napoli 0

Arsenal 2 Napoli 0

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is looking forward to linking up with wantaway striker Luis Suarez in Australia.

Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Newcastle 0 Liverpool 6

Liverpool 0 West Ham United 0

Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 2

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has plenty to think about this week as he readies his previously all-conquering side for their crucial upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifiers against Finland in Gijon on Friday, and then France in Paris three days later.

Southampton 3 Liverpool 1

Wigan 0 Liverpool 4

Arsenal 2 Liverpool 2

Alex Ferguson has settled the great Manchester United goal debate in favour of skipper Nemanja Vidic.

Manchester United 2 Liverpool 1

Brendan Rodgers has maintained that as long as there is hope he will be able to keep hold of his top Liverpool players and that feeling was not in short supply at Anfield last night.

Republic of Ireland international Jonathan Walters showed that Stoke can be entertaining on the pitch as they hit three against Liverpool to claim a deserved three points.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has flatly rejected suggestions he is looking to sell goalkeeper Jose Reina and placed his faith in the Spain international to regain his best form under him.

Andre Villas-Boas admits Tottenham may struggle to hold on to Gareth Bale after watching the Welsh winger end Liverpool’s eight-match unbeaten run in fine style last night.

Tottenham 2 Liverpool 1

Gareth Bale scored a stunning free-kick and set up Aaron Lennon with a wonderful solo run to bring Liverpool’s eight-match unbeaten run to an end at White Hart Lane.

Swansea City 0 Liverpool 0

Liverpool 2 Young Boys 2

Liverpool 3 Wigan 0

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits it will not be easy to find players to sign in the January transfer window despite having funds to strengthen his squad.

Liverpool 0 Stoke 0