Liverpool 1 Man Utd 0
PETER CROUCH'S history-making winner was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Alan Smith.
Liverpool striker Crouch headed Liverpool to their first FA Cup victory over United since 1921.
But visitors' substitute Smith crumpled in agony just seconds from the end with a broken left leg and dislocated ankle.
Crouch had punished poor marking in the 19th minute as Liverpool's midfield graft deservedly saw off a disappointing United side.
Yet it was the first goal by ANY Kop
Found this on the web - sums up this cancer on the game quite well I think
I hate Chelsea football club.
I hate everything they represent and symbolise.
I hate the arrogance, the abscence of any diginity or class and the complete lack of respect for authority and rules. Their consistent, (largely unpunished) rule breaking, the 'tapping up' cases up of Gerrard, Cole and Arnesen, the disgraceful false accusations against Frisk and Rijkard, the gesture towards Liverpool fans in Cardiff, the per
Fowler's Kopped
I'M GOING HOME ... Fowler is back in Liverpool's red
ROBBIE FOWLER last night admitted his sensational return to Liverpool had left him gobsmacked.
The ex-England striker, 30, completed a free transfer from Manchester City and said: ?I?m so happy it?s frightening.
?I?m chuffed to bits. I can?t really believe it?s happened. It?s probably still not sunk in yet.
?Just travelling back to Anfield was great and to get in that office and put pen to paper was something I?ve wanted
Liverpool and Manchester United supporters will have their own opinions on Sunday's match but what did the journalists from the national press make of the clash between the two giants of the North West?
Here's just a selection of what was written about the match in yesterday UK national newspapers...
The Liverpool revival under Rafael Benitez is every bit as real as United's decline over the past few years. This was a gloriously satisfying victory for United, a reminder of the times when they
RAFA BENITEZ last night swooped to land Dutch star Jan Kromkamp from Villarreal in a swap deal for Josemi.
It is a major coup for the Liverpool boss, who gets rid of £2million Kop misfit Josemi and replaces him with a man valued at £5m.
A Villarreal spokesman confirmed: ?We have arrived at an agreement with Liverpool for the transfer of Holland full-back Jan Kromkamp to the English side, with Josemi moving in the opposite direction to join the Yellows.
?The agreement now lacks only the agreem
From Charlie Nicholas of Skysports
It is the season of goodwill so I have to start by paying Liverpool my compliments.
He might have taken some time to get there and he may have done it extremely slowly, chopping and changing his attacking options and frustrating me along the way, but I have to pay Rafa Benitez full respect.
I might remain unconvinced, but they are now in a position to challenge Chelsea - and as an Arsenal man, I would gladly swap places with them! They should not be ruled ou
This means more than the money
REDS BRING FESTIVE CHEER TO ALDER HEY
The Liverpool squad once again brought some festive cheer to kids who will spend Christmas in hospital this year when they visited the Alder Hey children's ward in Liverpool.
The players and staff got into the seasonal spirit by donning Santa hats as they handed out gifts, posed for photographs and signed autographs for the children.
The entire squad made the short journey to Alder Hey shortly after training on Wednesday a
The dates for Liverpool's forthcoming two-legged Champions League tie with Benfica have now been confirmed.
The Reds will travel to Esatdio du Luz for the first leg on Tuesday 21st February 2006, with the return at Anfield on Wednesday 8th March 2006
Both matches kick off at 19.45 hrs. Portugal is on the same time as the UK.
But first NEWCASTLE
"COME ON YOU REDS"
DOMINANT Liverpool somehow lost the World Club final.
Florent Sinama Pongolle's 89th minute goal was wrongly ruled out - the Reds' third disallowed effort as they had 17 corners to the Brazilians' none, hit the bar twice, and regularly missed gaping opportunities.
Mineiro punished dozy defending with Sao Paulo's winner on 27 minutes - the first goal conceded by the European champions for 12 games.
But the Brazilians' meagre total of four chances was created entirely before the break as they w
Rafael Benitez today spoke for the first time about the sad death of his father earlier this week and vowed to throw himself into his work to help him get through this difficult time.
Benitez heard of his father's death in the build-up to Thursday's World Club Championship semi-final against Deportivo Saprissa, but was unable to return in time for the funeral.
He now plans to travel to Spain to see his mother and the rest of his family upon Liverpool's return from Japan.
Benitez told Liverpoo
RECORD-BREAKING REDS CLINCH FINAL PLACE
Record-breaking Liverpool are just 90 minutes away from being confirmed as the best football team in the world after easily overcoming CONCACAF champions Deportivo Saprissa 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Championship semi-final.
LIVERPOOL shrugged off jet-lag and doubts about their motivation to beat Deportivo Saprissa and reach the final of the Club World Championship.
They were in incisive form against the Costa Ricans, who looked a long way out of their
Rafael Benitez - in Japan for the World Club Championship - opens up about Liverpool's winning mentality, what becoming world champions would mean to him personally and why keeping Steven Gerrard was the best bit of business he's ever done.
Benitez on... Liverpool's winning mentality
"When you see the people and talk to them, the workers, the staff and supporters and the team they enjoy winning, they want to win and believe they can win. It takes a long time to establish but I think that Liver
Liverpool will play Deportivo Saprissa in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Championship after the Costa Rican side defeated Sydney FC in today's quarter-final.
A 47th minute strike from Christian Bolanos was enough to earn Saprissa a 1-0 victory over the Australians in the Toyota Stadium and the right to meet the Reds in Yokahama on Thursday.
Saprissa qualified for the 2005 Club World Championship by defeating Pumas UNAM of Mexico 3-2 on aggregate in the CONCACAF equivalent of the Champio
'TO THE SPECIAL ONE THANX FOR YOUR MAGICAL TOUCH"
Rafael Benitez was full of praise for two goal hero Fernando Morientes in the 2-0 win over Middlesbrough and said it was the perfect situation to win before the team fly off to Japan.
The Liverpool manager said he was pleased to see his team go second in the Premiership and felt the Reds thoroughly deserved the three points.
Benitez said: "Fernando is a good finisher and he did very well. It's good for a striker's confidence to score. It's a p
Ess charged over tackle
MICHAEL ESSIEN faces a hefty Euro ban after being charged by UEFA for his horror tackle on Liverpool?s Didi Hamann.
The Chelsea midfielder is accused of gross unsporting conduct after UEFA chiefs studied video evidence of his knee-high challenge during Tuesday?s Champions League match.
But Chelsea intend to fight the charge and will take on European football?s chiefs for the second season running. (up to old tricks no wonder they are public enemy No1)
During the last
LONDON (AFP) - Jose Mourinho insisted football's authorities treated him differently to everybody else after defending his part in the furore that followed Chelsea star Michael Essien's sickening tackle on Dietmar Hamann during the goalless Champions League draw with reigning champions Liverpool.
Rafael Benitez reacted furiously to Essien's lunge and, as he protested on the touchline, Chelsea boss Mourinho clearly gestured at the Liverpool manager.
"I was telling him he was crying all the game
Liverpool have announced their squad for the World Club Championships in Japan next month.
The Reds fly out to Japan on Sunday to take part in the competition as Europe's representatives after winning the Champions League last year.
Liverpool will play their first game the following Thursday against either Sydney or Deportivo Saprissa before the final or third place play-off takes place at the weekend.
This is the squad Rafael Benitez has selected to try and secure the title of the best
LIVERPOOL are closing in on an 18-year-old defensive record.
Peter Crouch ended his 24-hour long goal drought in style as Liverpool beat Wigan on Saturday.
The England striker netted his first goal since May 7 as The Reds recorded their sixth win on the bounce, while Wigan look to have finally been shaken from their dream Premiership start after registering their third consecutive defeat.
Luis Garcia sealed the three points for Liverpool, scoring his first top-flight goal at Anfield this seas
Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard lost out as Ronaldinho was voted Europe?s No 1.
Barcelona striker Ronaldinho won the Golden D?Or in Paris, finishing ahead of Chelsea midfielder Lamps and Liverpool playmaker Gerrard.
Ronaldinho added: ?God gives gifts to everyone. Some can write, some can dance. He gave me the skill to play football and I am making the most of it.
?I have always loved dribbling. I learned in my house, when I used to kick the ball against the wall and took on my dog in the gar
Bum deal for KOP strikers
NO butts ? Steven Gerrard proved Liverpool have got a load of bum-bling strikers.
Gerro was the ?extra man at the back? and gave his team-mates a cheeky target during training yesterday.
Trouble was, Peter Crouch and Djibril Cisse took aim and both MISSED. One wag joked: ?It?s true, Peter couldn?t hit a cow?s a*** with a banjo!? It really was a case of Crouch ? yet to score this season ? and Cisse finishing bottom of the pile.
But it was certainly a good bit of li
Does anyone have anymore news on this just read it in the press, what are the papers saying in the US I cant see it as a take over its too cheap for the size of the club, I would think 30% has been sold but need more facts please add your news.
From the Press
Kop hit the jackpot
AMERICAN tycoon Robert Kraft is ready to launch a £100million takeover of Liverpool.
The billionaire New England Patriots owner met Anfield chief executive Rick Parry last week and is set to hand Rafa Benitez a trans
1. What is it that a cow has four of and a woman has only two of?
2. What can you find in a man's pants that is about six inches long and has a head on it? (Hint: Teenage girls love these so much that they'll often blow them without even thinking about it!)
3. What word starts with f and ends with u-c-k?
4. Name a four letter word that ends in u-n-t which may be the name for a member of your family.
5. What is hard, six inches long, has nuts, and can make a girl fat?
6. What four-letter wor
Remember Liverpool of Old?
EVERY fan compares the great recent Manchester United and Arsenal sides.
Even Jose Mourinho's current Chelsea XI are threatening to rewrite the record books.
But the benchmark for every team to aspire to has to be the Liverpool side of the late 70s and early 80s.
Seven league titles in nine years, four consecutive League Cup victories and, above all, four European Cups.
So, the hard part is not picking Liverpool's greatest XI - it's more who you leave out.
REDS SMASH THREE PAST ANDERLECHT
Sadly Chelsea lost to Real Betis "big lump in my throat to the chosen one this time you really lost"
Goals from Fernando Morientes, Luis Garcia and Djibril Cisse were enough to ensure Liverpool remain on course for the last 16 of the Champions League but after Chelsea lost 1-nil in Spain, we'll have to wait at least another fortnight.
The first goal from Morientes ? a great finish from the right-hand side of the penalty box after 33 minutes - was the Spania
Ghostly Car Ad
Currently making the rounds on the Internet, is an email with a video attachment, along with this message:
Strange but interesting. This is a car advertisement from Great Britain. When they finished filming the ad, the film editor noticed something moving along the side of the car, like a ghostly white mist. They found out that a person had been killed a year earlier in that exact same spot. The ad was never put on TV because of the unexplained ghostly phenomenon?.Is it a ghos
