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Anfield

The far past: A sideways look at Liverpool v Wigan

FOLLOWING up an enthralling comeback against a Manchester side has already proved an obstacle in Liverpool’s attempts to prove their genuine title credentials this season. Read

Everton FC

The far post: A sideways looks at Arsenal v Everton

CESC FABREGAS has fallen for the oldest trick in the book. Read

David Moyes

Arsenal injury crisis boosts Everton FC hopes

EVERTON have received a boost ahead of tomorrow’s trip to the Emirates Stadium after Arsenal’s squad was decimated during the international break. Read

Emile Heskey

Rafael Benitez lines up Emile Heskey transfer to Liverpool

LIVERPOOL are considering a surprise move to bring Emile Heskey back to Anfield. Read

Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres set to miss next four Liverpool matches

FERNANDO TORRES is set to miss Liverpool’s next three Premier League games – as well as missing out on an emotional return to Atletico Madrid. Read

Group Three

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Today

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FIFA World Cup European Qualifying Group Six

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David Moyes

Moyes signs five-year contract

Speculation ended after period of uncertainty Read

Man receives ban for spitting at Phil Neville

Phil Neville urges Everton: Let's remain positive

PHIL NEVILLE is urging positivity in the Everton ranks – as they face their most daunting set of fixtures of an already troubled season. Read

Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres determined to keep on scoring for Liverpool

FERNANDO TORRES is determined that his recent barren spell in front of goal will be his last in a Liverpool shirt. Read

Liverpool FC club badge

Phil Thompson: Liverpool are looking like champions

PHIL THOMPSON believes Liverpool are finally exorcising the ghosts that have stopped them launching a serious title challenge in previous years. Read

Moyes left cursing defensive frailties again

YOU wouldn’t have blamed David Moyes for knocking on Joe Kinnear’s door last night to ask if he could borrow one of his x-rated tirades. Read

YOU wouldn’t have blamed David Moyes for knocking on Joe Kinnear’s door last night to ask if he could borrow one of his x-rated tirades.

He could certainly make good use of it after watching his Everton side self-destruct in spectacular style yesterday, even by this season’s remarkably low standards. Read

Kinnear lifts media ban after just three minutes

JOE KINNEAR provided more farcical press conference entertainment at Goodison Park last night – by lifting a newspaper ban just three minutes after reinforcing it on live television. Read

Liverpool and Everton fans

Derby comment: Everton fail to get a boost in morale

EVEN the glaring Goodison sunshine couldn’t obscure the long, cold winter that lies ahead for Everton. A club whose fans, players, officials and manager are longing for a repeat of last season, on Saturday they got it – but only in the shape of Fernando Torres applying the finishing touches to another one-sided Merseyside derby. Read

Goodison braced for winter of discontent

EVEN the glaring Goodison sunshine couldn’t obscure the long, cold winter that lies ahead for troubled Everton. Read

Fernando Torres celebrates a goal

Fernando Torres will be back to scoring best says Albert Riera

ALBERT RIERA is convinced that Fernando Torres is on the verge of recapturing his goal-scoring form after his subdued start to the season. Read

Rafael Benitez

Rafa Benitez perplexed by no goal - and Stoke's tactics

RAFAEL BENITEZ was perplexed that his side were denied an early goal against Stoke on Saturday – but accepts they must improve to avoid similar slip-ups in the future. Read

Rafael Benitez

Liverpool 0, Stoke 0: Good fortune runs out with ‘stupid’ draw

STEVEN GERRARD summed it up best in his captain’s column in the programme – Liverpool’s title challenge last season was ruined by dropping “stupid points.” Read

Author Profile

Nick Smith is deputy sports editor of the Liverpool Daily Post. He has covered Liverpool and Everton football clubs - as well as Blackburn Rovers! - at home and abroad during his 10 years as a sports writer. Tel: 0151 472 2588

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