Alonso: Takeover can boost title chances

Xabi Alonso is confident the takeover of Liverpool by American duo George Gillett and Tom Hicks can help the Reds challenge the recent dominance of Manchetser United and Chelsea.

It is 17 years since Liverpool were last crowned champions of England and this season they trail the Red Devils and Jose Mourinho’s side in the race for the Barclays Premiership title.