Liverpool’s youngsters take on Watford in the FA Youth Cup 5th round at Anfield tonight, and you can watch the whole game exclusively live online from 7pm.
Kop hero Jan Molby is our guest summariser as Rodolfo Borrell’s side look to book an Anfield quarter-final date with Chelsea.
Kick-off will be at 7pm and the match has to be decided on the night with extra-time and penalties if necessary.
Admission in the Kop will be £4 for adults and £2 concessions (juveniles aged 16 or under and senior citizens).
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Liverpool 1-0 Everton
Both teams went into this 213th Merseyside derby in good form. Liverpool were begining to pick up form after a poor start to the season were as Everton were on a rich vain of form having recently beating Wigan away in there previous Premier League fixture . But it was a typical derby game and form went out of the window.
There were tackles flying in from every angle and it was a throw back to a 70’s derby which we haven’t really seen down the years. But it didn’t take to long before Liverpool seen Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos see red after a two footed challenge on Everton Marouane Fellaini.
Liverpool felt Steven Pienaar challenge on Javier Mascherano earlier should of seen red before Sotirios Kyrgiakos seen red but all the South African got was a yellow card. Even former ex-Everton player Andy Gray said he should off been sent off for the challenge.
But this was a tough afternoon for referee Martin Atkinson which got worse with the amount of high over the top challenges during the first half.
Marouane Fellaini was competiting for a challenge which then resulted Dirk Kuyt being kicked in the head he was then cautioned. Read more »
Jamie Carragher believes normal service has been resumed in Liverpool’s defensive ranks – but warned the Reds will face a tough task in keeping Arsenal at bay on Wednesday evening.
Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Everton moved Rafael Benitez’s side into fourth place in the table and means they have now kept six clean sheets in their last seven Barclays Premier League outings.
Carragher admits the derby triumph has increased the ‘feelgood factor’ within the camp, and the vice-captain is eager for Liverpool to continue their defensive defiance at the Emirates.
“It is not just three points, it has a massive impact and everyone is buzzing,” he said.
“But that can change if the result doesn’t go our way at Arsenal.
“We beat Manchester United (in the league) and then played Arsenal in the Carling Cup and lost. Read more »
Rafael Benitez today called on Liverpool’s Scouse duo of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher to help inspire the Reds to victory in Saturday’s 213th Merseyside derby clash with Everton.
The boss believes the pair’s determination to secure local bragging rights can rub off on their teammates in what the Spaniard describes as a ’special game’.
“It is important to have passion on the pitch,” Benitez told reporters at his pre-match press conference at Melwood.
“Local players know what it means to play against Everton and they can be an inspiration for the other players.
“It is a special game. You see the two sets of fans in the week before, and you’ll see more of one than the other in the week after depending on the result.”
However, the fixture has seen its fair share of red cards over the years, and Benitez was quick to warn of the dangers of becoming too caught up in the passion. Read more »
Rafael Benitez has called on Ryan Babel to put speculation surrounding his future behind him and focus on helping Liverpool secure a top four finish.
The Dutch forward was the subject of press rumours during the January transfer window, but the boss is confident the 23-year-old can make a positive impact on the Reds fortunes in the second half of the season.
“When people talk too much about players maybe leaving and it then gets into the head of the player they are talking about, it is not easy,” said Benitez.
“It’s difficult to stay calm and keep working hard but that is what you have to do. You have to be ready. Now the transfer window has finished, it is important for everyone.
“We can all focus again. Ryan was able to play the other day (against Bolton) and he got some minutes as a striker, in the position that he likes. In the last couple of days, he has been training better and maybe he will be like a new addition for us.”
Benitez believes the summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa can act as added motivation for Babel, who will hope to represent Holland at the tournament. Read more »
According to Voetbal International, the young Bulgarian goalkeeper has been signed on a free transfer. Mihaylov has been on loan at Twente since 2007 but managed only 3 appearances and has now signed a permanent deal until July 2012.
Steve McClaren sees Mihaylov as a good replacement for the ageing Sander Boschker who is likely to retire in the next 18 months.
Liverpool FC have yet to confirm this transfer.
Sammy Lee has revealed that Fabio Aurelio could be in contention for Saturday’s Merseyside derby.
The Brazilian has been out since suffering a calf injury in the clash at Stoke City just over a fortnight ago but has now returned to training and could yet be involved against the Blues.
“Fabio is back in training which is good news,” Lee told Liverpoolfc.tv. ”Whether he will be ready for Saturday, well we will have to assess that in the next few days.
“But the positive thing is that we have Nabil, Martin Kelly and Fabio back in training.”
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Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr, the Liverpool owners, have less than six months to secure the £100 million investment demanded by their creditors or they run the risk of being forced to put the club up for sale.
Christian Purslow, the Liverpool managing director, revealed the extent of the pressure that is being brought to bear on the club to reduce their £237 million debt by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) — with whom they have a one-year refinancing agreement that expires at the end of July — in the minutes of a meeting he held with the Spirit Of Shankly supporters’ group.
RBS has made it a prerequisite of another refinancing deal being secured that Liverpool cut their debts by £100 million. Should they fail to do so, Hicks and Gillett would be faced with two options: find another financial institution willing to enter into an arrangement with them or put the club on the market. Purslow refused to guarantee that such investment would be secured in the specified time frame, although he did inform the supporters’ group that he hopes it can be done. Read more »
Saturday 6th Feb – kick off 12:45
An early kick off sees Everton make the short trip across Stanley Park in the 212th Merseyside derby.
History
This is one of the most famous derby matches in world football. Apart from cup competitions, these clubs have never met outside of the top tier of English football. Last season, Liverpool won at Goodison Park and drew at Anfield.
Liverpool have named their squad for the forthcoming Europa League fixtures, including several youngsters. Maxi is ineligible, having played in Europe for Atletico Madrid.
The first game will be at Anfield against Unirea Urziceni on Thursday 18th February.
