Manchester City were at the centre of a fresh twist in a dramatic transfer deadline day amid reports they are closing in on Robinho.

A stunning Peter Crouch overhead kick, a Steven Gerrard volley and a late goal from Dirk Kuyt gave Liverpool a 3-0 victory over Bolton at Anfield and lifted them into third place in the Premiership today.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be restored to the starting line-up as manager Rafael Benitez makes five expected changes for the visit of Fulham to Anfield today.

CAMEROON have moved firmly in focus for Ireland after Mick McCarthy brought back a first-hand eye-witness account of their 2-2 draw with England in a challenge game in Chiba on Sunday.