The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup has thrown up a Merseyside derby meeting of Liverpool and Everton at Anfield.

A stunning Albert Riera strike and a late Fernando Torres tap-in give Liverpool victory over Preston in a pulsating FA Cup third-round clash.

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

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

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

Steve Bruce is set to make a move to sign Liverpool outcast Jermain Pennant in January, with Emile Heskey tipped to move the other way.

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.

Defender Daniel Agger has reiterated that he would like to remain with Liverpool during the January transfer window.

LONDON - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been charged with assault and affray by police early today over a brawl outside a bar that left a disk jockey hospitalised with facial injuries. Merseyside police officers took the decision 24 hours after the England midfielder was. . . .