Liverpool FC: Why the Reds love the European Cup so much

We won it at Wem-ber-lee; We won it in Gay Par-ee;In ’77 and ’84 it was Rome;We’ve won it five times;We’ve won it five ti-imes; In Istanbul;We won it five times.

Steven Gerrard: Liverpool’s Squad Can Now Compete With Manchester United

Anfield legend wants the league title from Old Trafford rivals.

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the club’s transfer activity means they have closed the gap on Manchester United and can now compete for the Premier League title.

The 31-year-old has watched as the Reds have bought Luis Suarez, Andy Carroll and Jordan Henderson in deals totalling nearly £100million.

Gerrard believes these signings will help Liverpool win their first trophy since 2006 and he is desperate to win the club’s first league title since 1990.

Steve Clarke: Steven Gerrard Is The Best Midfielder In A Generation

Anfield coach is excited to work with one of the best all-round midfielder in the world.

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Liverpool coach Steve Clarke believes captain Steven Gerrard is the most complete midfielder in the last 20 years and understands his importance to the club.

Injuries have restricted Gerrard’s involvement in the Reds’ recent revival under manager Kenny Dalglish.

His groin injury kept him out of the last two months of the season but he does hope to be fully recovered in time for pre-season.

Torres missing Liverpool says Chelsea coach Emenalo

Chelsea’s assistant first team coach Michael Emenalo believes under-fire striker Fernando Torres is missing the deliver from his old Liverpool teammates.

The Spaniard scored just once in 18 appearances in all competitions since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Anfield in January and Emenalo feels it is because he has fully yet to settle in his new surroundings.

“I can say he’s still adapting to the pattern of Chelsea at the moment,” Emenalo told Goal.com.

“This is due to the fact he’s still missing the juicy passes being served to him by the likes of [Xabi] Alonso and [Steven] Gerrard, but with time he will adapt.”

Liverpool skipper Gerrard happy taunting Man Utd fans over Wembley thrashing

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard was delighted seeing Manchester United thumped by Barcelona in the Champions League final.

The Daily Mail says Gerrard showed there was no love lost with arch-rivals Manchester United after he was pictured celebrating their 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League final.

Photos of Gerrard, who celebrates his 31st birthday on Monday, shows the England midfielder revelling in the Red Devils slump whilst out with his close pals at the weekend.

The Anfield skipper, together with his best mate Paul McGrattan and boxer Paul Smith Jnr, were seen reminding the Old Trafford faithful of Liverpool’s five European Cup wins – two more than their collection of three.

Liverpool skipper Gerrard: Dalglish proved squad better than pundits were claiming

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Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard says the squad under Kenny Dalglish has proven itself stronger than previously believed.

Gerrard pinpoints Dalglish’s man management skills as a key factor in his turnaround of the Reds’ form.

“It’s his qualities as a human being that make him a special manager,” he told LFC Weekly. “Every player knows that his door is always open whatever problem you have. But that doesn’t mean he’s too soft – the opposite infact. If he’s unhappy he’ll let you know about it.

Gerrard: FSG make club feel like Liverpool again

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Steven Gerrard says Liverpool now feels like the club of old.

The captain admits he’s impressed with the set up Fenway Sports Group have constructed since acquiring the club, with Damien Comolli brought in as Director of Football, Ian Ayre promoted to the position of Managing Director and, of course, the appointment of Kenny Dalglish as team manager.

“Now the structure of the club from top to bottom seems to be right,” Gerrard told LFC Weekly.

Liverpool to offer £12M for Villa winger Downing

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Liverpool are ready to make an opening offer for Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing.

The The Sun says the Reds are set to make a £12million swoop for Villa’s unsettled star Downing.

Downing has two years left on his Villa contract and is refusing to discuss a new one.

The England winger, who shares the same agent as Anfield stars Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, said: “I know the club are keen for me to extend my contract.

Top 25 Champions League Goals Ever (Video)

From Old Trafford to the Nou Camp to the San Siro, here are our selection of the best goals ever scored in the Champions League era.

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25. Fabrizio Ravanelli for Juventus v Ajax 1996

24. Alan Smith for Manchester United v AS Roma 2007

23. George Weah for PSG v Bayern Munich 1994

22. Andy Cole for Manchester United v Barcelona 1998

21. Hernan Crespo for AC Milan v Liverpool 2005

Steven Gerrard: Liverpool Will Win The Premier League Next Season

Anfield legend thinks the club is back on the right track.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says his club will regain the Premier League title from rivals Manchester United next season if they strengthen their squad.

The Reds have been re-born under manager Kenny Dalglish following a horrendous spell under Roy Hodgson which saw them flirting with relegation.

Gerrard feels the manner of the performances bodes very well for next season and paid special tribute to Dalglish for his role in turning around Liverpool’s season.