Reds exorcise last year’s Luton demons - thanks to Riera’s glory goal and the return of Torres.

Should Mark Hughes be looking to splash out on West Ham and Blackburn players when David Villa, David Silva. Lucas Podolski and Franck Ribery are all up for grabs?

Liverpool are unsure whether Xabi Alonso will face a spell on the sidelines after limping out of the 2-0 FA Cup third round win at Preston North End.

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

ALBERT RIERA showed Robbie Keane the way as the Reds dug deep at Deepdale

Liverpool eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup without having to get into top gear against Championship side Preston North End

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez expects a tough test against Preston and Neil Mellor in Saturday evening’s FA Cup third-round tie at Deepdale.

Arsenal defender Kolo Toure is the latest player to appear on Manchester City’s radar, while Lucas Neill may be set for a return to Blackburn.

He might just give a little nod in the direction of Jamie Carragher but there will be no celebration if Neil Mellor scores to help Preston knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup.

FERNANDO Torres and Martin Skrtel have handed Liverpool a major double boost by declaring themselves fit to start tomorrow’s FA Cup clash with Preston.