Manchester United are not out to avenge last season's defeats to Liverpool when they take on their bitter rivals on Sunday, according to captain Gary Neville. The Old Trafford club retained their Premier League crown last season despite losing both of the games against their traditional rivals. They had the last laugh despite losing 2-1 at Anfield and 4-1 at Old Trafford…

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has pledged to be patient with Alberto Aquilani and has hinted that the £20million summer signing will not be involved against Manchester United on Sunday. There have been calls for Aquilani to play against the champions following his first appearance for the Anfield club in midweek, but Benitez has pledged to take his time with the fragile…

Roy Hodgson was critical of the standard of refereeing after Fulham were denied a famous victory over Italian giants AS Roma. Thursday's Europa League group stage clash at Craven Cottage ended in a 1-1 draw after Roma salvaged a last-gasp equaliser through Marco Andreolli. However, much of Hodgson's ire was aimed at referee Paul Allaerts after his 76th minute decision to award…

David Moyes refused to be too downbeat even after his Everton side had been thrashed 5-0 by Benfica in their latest Europa League game. The Toffees were without 11 players through injury and Moyes was quick to point out that his side were still second in their group after beating AEK Athens and BATE Borisov earlier in the season. He insisted:"I've…

Caption Competition time again and with Gabriel Agbonlahor in a rich vein of form and the man of the moment, both Young and Milner are fighting for his attention...

Football FanCast guest columnist Mark Howson will not be rolling out the red carpet for Michael Owen on Sunday. When Michael Owen returns to Anfield on Sunday, there is no doubting that the reception he will receive is likely to be a little hostile to say the least. Some have suggested that we should be more appreciative of the player…

Football FanCast columnist Roy James feels that Ledley King more than deserves a fair deal at Tottenham. Dan Levy has undoubtedly had to chew over some tough decisions over the years at Tottenham; however I wonder where the negotiations over Ledley King's new contract ranks on that list. For me it is personally a no brainer, but at the same…

New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, has revealed that the lack of competitive balance and parity was the main reasons that prevented him taking over Liverpool in 2005. Speaking ahead of the Patriots visit to Wembley, on Sunday, Kraft claimed that he was extremely interested in striking a deal with Liverpool back in 2005; however felt the lack of a…

Life hasn’t been easy for Rafa Benitez and supporters have been dragged through the mill in the past few days, so I thought I would cheer up my fellow Red by reminding them of the last time United visited Anfield...  

Harry Redknapp is set for an agonising two month wait to find out as to whether he will be charged, following a two year investigation by the HMRC and the City of London Police. The Tottenham boss had hoped to find out his fate later this month, however in light of the charges brought against Peter Storrie, it is reported…