Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted the Reds made life difficult for themselves before sealing a 2-0 FA Cup third-round triumph at Preston.

STEVEN GERRARD will end a traumatic week by leading out Liverpool as they begin their quest for FA Cup glory this evening.

RAFAEL BENITEZ has revealed Steven Gerrard has the full backing of everyone at Liverpool after the skipper was arrested earlier this week.

DIRK KUYT admits the hard work is only just beginning for Liverpool as they aim to end their lengthy championship drought.

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard was today charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray following an alleged nightclub brawl.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt claims the hard work is only just starting as the Reds head into the new year as leaders of the Barclays Premier League.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is confident his side will overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League last 16 clash.

Robbie Keane’s three fine goals in the last two Liverpool games have swept away the doubts over the Irishman’s qualities.

Javier Mascherano is expected to return to the starting line-up for Liverpool at Newcastle tomorrow, having been an unused substitute for the Boxing Day win over Bolton.

Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee insists the club have never had any doubts over the qualities of £20milliion striker Robbie Keane.