Liverpool don’t need Michael Owen, says Rafa - Premier League, Football - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

The Portuguese, 23, was last night confirmed as the winner of the 2008 Ballon d'Or, beating competition from Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.

Looking to the wider field it's a process that was applied to Steve McManaman at Real Madrid. McManaman left Liverpool an accomplished, if occasionally frustrating dribbler, but essentially a creative midfielder. This wasn't what Madrid required of h....

Henrik Larsson considers Everton move - Premier League, Football - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

All of which sees him suspended for one match, Wednesday's Carling Cup quarter final at home to Blackburn, in which he was unlikely to play anyway.

Liverpool could be three points clear of Chelsea, who lost at home to Arsenal on Sunday, had they produced their customary victory over the Hammers, who have not won at Anfield since 1963 and picked up their first point there in nine years.

Liverpool and Manchester United have their eyes on Argentina midfielder Franco Zuculini. (The Sun)

Defeats to Chelsea, Liverpool and, on Sunday, Manchester United, all on home soil, suggest City are a long way from the stated desire of challenging for major honours on the domestic front. And, as Robinho points out, the foundations must be laid fir....

They are, however, still one point ahead of Chelsea and six in front of Manchester United, with Carragher of the belief that too much has been made of their recent failings.

The 17-year-old defender, who made his first-team debut during last August's Carling Cup tie against Crystal Palace, has signed a deal that runs until 2012.

Wigan striker Marlon King is eager to make his loan move to Hull a permanent switch in January. (Daily Star)

They are seventh in League One ahead of Saturday's trip to Tranmere Rovers but only six points behind leaders Leicester City.

LEEDS UNITED manager Gary McAllister has confirmed he is looking to strengthen his squad but insists any new additions must have the mental might to cope with the great expectations of representing one of England's biggest clubs.

Plymouth and MK Dons will battle it out to sign QPR defender Zesh Rehman in January. (Daily Star)

Liverpool could be three points clear of Chelsea, who lost at home to Arsenal on Sunday, had they produced their customary victory over the Hammers, who have not won at Anfield since 1963 and picked up their first point there in nine years.

Defeats to Chelsea, Liverpool and, on Sunday, Manchester United, all on home soil, suggest City are a long way from the stated desire of challenging for major honours on the domestic front. And, as Robinho points out, the foundations must be laid fir....

It was the third time this season that a supposedly inferior side had held Liverpool to a goalless home stalemate, following identical results for Fulham and Stoke City.

The result evoked memories of Leeds's inglorious defeats in the competition against Colchester in 1971 and Cardiff in 2002, while the Elland Road outfit were also overwhelming favourites when they lost the 1973 final to Sunderland.

Brazilian superstar Kaka heads Robinho's January transfer wish-list for Manchester City.

Santa Cruz, 27, a Paraguayan international, was away for the match against Portsmouth when the robbers raided their modern house at around 6pm on Saturday.