Liverpool

RAFA BENITEZ today admitted defeat in his attempts to sign Marouane Chamakh, who looks set to join Arsenal instead.

Alberto Aquilani has been ruled out of Liverool's trip to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow night.

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard says a result against a ‘wounded’ Arsenal on Wednesday night would help drive Liverpool to a top three finish and that the Merseyside club are treating every match as if it were a ‘cup final.’

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Arsenal and Liverpool in the Premier League.

LIVERPOOL were today facing a desperate battle to get back into the race to land Marouane Chamakh.

LIVERPOOL FC have received no offers from two Indian businessmen linked with taking over at Anfield, the ECHO understands.

DANIEL AGGER today claimed Liverpool must replicate the fighting spirit that lifted them to derby success if they are to enhance their top four credentials at Arsenal.

Steven Gerrard says Liverpool cannot afford anymore slip-ups in their efforts to secure a Champion’s League place for next season.
 The Reds captain admitted confidence is high in the Anfield dressing room following Saturday’s 10 man victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby and hopes the team can carry that momentum into their game against Arsenal [...]

FOR some it would have been the cue to self-indulge, a chance to play to the gallery and remind the world of their achievement.

BIG tests are coming thick and fast but the demands are bringing the best out of Liverpool – can the same be said about Arsenal?