Despite a Champions League exit at the group stage of the competition, Rafael Benitez's position as Liverpool manager is under no threat, according to chief executive, Christian Purslow. Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard says the Reds must win the Europa League...
Liverpool won 1-0 over Hungarian side Debrecen, but it was not enough to keep them in this year's competition. The Reds will be knocked down to the Europa League following the group stage. Striker David N'Gog scored the lone goal of the match as the English outfit crashed out.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he has a lot of sympathy for Liverpool, following their disastrous start to the season. The Frenchman, who's side are preparing for their Champions League game against Standard Liege tonight, believes Rafa Benitez has been unlucky.
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher is making provisions for Champions League elimination; the defender has turned some of his attentions to the possibility of competing in the Europa League. However, the Scouser insists that the Reds will do all they can to stay in the Champions League...
Ryan Babel has had enough of his bit-part role at Anfield, and is seeking a transfer during the January window. The Dutch winger has failed to live up to expectations thus far, and is so disillusioned that he barely celebrates his rare goals...
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hopes to defy the odds once again to progress through to the knockout stages of the Champions League. Benitez, whose side's destiny is out of their control, believes that Liverpool can reach the knockout stages for a fifth successive year.
Manchester City goalkeeper, Shay Given has expressed his gratitude towards Liverpool fans for giving him support and a warm welcome at Anfield following the forgettable midweek controversy with Ireland in the World Cup qualifying play-offs against France.
| 1 Diego Cavalieri | G | 40 Daniel Ayala | D | |
| 25 José Manuel Reina Paez | G | 45 San José | D | |
| 41 Martin Hansen | G | 4 Alberto Aquilani | M | |
| 42 Peter Gulacsi | G | 8 Steven Gerrard | M | |
| 43 Dean Bouzanis | G | 11 Albert Riera | M | |
| 44 David Martin | G | 15 Yossi Shai Benayoun | M | |
| - Robbie Threlfall | D | 20 Javier Mascherano | M | |
| - Chris Mavinga | D | 21 Lucas | M | |
| 2 Glen Johnson | D | 26 Jay Spearing | M | |
| 5 Daniel Agger | D | 28 Damien Plessis | M | |
| 12 Fabio Aurelio | D | 46 David Amoo | M | |
| 16 Sotiris Kyrgiakos | D | 9 Fernando Torres | F | |
| 22 Emiliano Insúa | D | 10 Andriy Voronin | F | |
| 23 Jamie Carragher | D | 18 Dirk Kuyt | F | |
| 27 Philipp Degen | D | 19 Ryan Babel | F | |
| 32 Stephen Darby | D | 24 David Ngog | F | |
| 34 Martin Kelly | D | 31 Nabil El Zhar | F | |
| 36 Steven Irwin | D | 39 Nathan Eccleston | F | |
| 37 Martin Skrtel | D | - Rafael Benítez | C | |
| 38 Andrea Dossena | D |
| Player | Goals | Penalties | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Fernando Torres Liverpool | A | 11 | 0 |
 | D. Ngog Liverpool | A | 6 | 0 |
 | Y. Benayoun Liverpool | C | 5 | 0 |
 | S. Gerrard Liverpool | C | 4 | 2 |
 | D. Kuyt Liverpool | A | 4 | 0 |
| Player |
To |
From |
|---|
| Everton - Liverpool | 11/29/09 |
| Blackburn - Liverpool | 12/5/09 |
| Liverpool - Fiorentina | 12/9/09 |
| Liverpool - Arsenal | 12/13/09 |
| Liverpool - Wigan Athletic | 12/16/09 |
| Portsmouth - Liverpool | 12/19/09 |
| Liverpool - Wolves | 12/26/09 |
| Aston Villa - Liverpool | 12/29/09 |
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