Striker Carra does not believe Benitez’s Anfield Empire will crumble

November 20th, 2009 more images more imagesLONDON - Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz and his team-mates have warned Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez that they intend to ruin his Christmas celebrations this year. Manchester City is due to take on Liverpool in Anfield today, and are looking to push Benitez closer to the sack.

November 6th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has vowed his team will not freeze against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. United had flopped 2-0 at Liverpool last month, but the Old Trafford chief said: "It's always hard at Chelsea, but we'll deal with it better than we did at Anfield.

November 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool legend Ronnie Whelan has criticised the Reds' manager Rafa Benitez for his tactics and warned: "His days are numbered at Liverpool." Whelan savaged Benitez for taking off striker Fernando Torres during their 3-1 defeat against Fulham to protect him for Wednesday's Champions League against Lyon. Torres was taken off after an hour with the teams level at 1-1.

October 26th, 2009 LONDON - Just days after being charged with improper conduct by the FA for his fitness related attack on referee, Alan Wiley, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson tore into another referee at Anfield. Ferguson insisted that referee Andre Marriner was influenced by Liverpool fans at Anfield, where Liverpool silenced Man U and critics with a pulsating 2-0 victory to revive their Premier League title hopes.

October 24th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has warned Liverpool fans that striker Michael Owen will not be worried about their hate taunts. The Manchester United striker faces a rough reception when he returns to Liverpool, the club he played for eight years.

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez is maintaining an unhappy silence over club co-owner George Gillett's latest outburst. American Gillett told a Reds fan group that any failures on the pitch are down to Benitez, rather than himself and partner Tom Hicks.

October 6th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United star Patrice Evra has insisted that winning at Chelsea is more important than victory at Anfield. Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge on November 8 but have to visit Liverpool a fortnight before.

September 30th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has slammed his side for producing its worst first half performance of his Anfield tenure after slumping to a dismal Champions League defeat. The five-time European champion had done the minimum in seeing off Hungary's Debrecen to open its group E campaign at Anfield, but the English Premiership giant was undone by two first-half goals from teen Montenegrin striker Stevan Jovetic.

August 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Valencia boss Unai Emery has told star striker David Villa not to consider moves to Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid this summer. Villa, who currently turns out for Liverpool, is being seen by Anfield chief Rafa Benitez as a partner to Fernando Torres, reports The Sun.

August 1st, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez will use the money from the Xabi Alonso deal to bid for Spain striker David Villa. According to The Sun, midfielder Alonso is expected to seal a 30-million-pound move to Real Madrid today - and Liverpool boss Benitez aims to pair Villa with current Kop front man Fernando Torres in the double act that has been so deadly for the Euro 2008 champions.

July 29th, 2009 LONDON - England and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has told club boss Rafa Benitez that there is a need for a player like Wayne Rooney. Torres is convinced Rooney was the difference between the teams last season as the Red Devils swept to a third successive Premier League title.

July 9th, 2009 LONDON -Will Ibrahimovic be in red jersey this time? Manchester United is looking to rope in Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic after missing out on several top signings. Left with limited options after Lyon striker Karim Benzema opted to join Real Madrid and Bayern Munich striker Franck Ribery revealed his desire to play in the La Liga, The Mirror said coach Alex Ferguson is desperate for a replacement for Winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

June 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants striker Samuel Eto'o to ignore Manchester City's millions and stay at the Nou Camp for life. The Cameroon striker is on Mark Hughes' wish list, as the City boss looks to spend his massive transfer fund.

June 21st, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea is ready to test Liverpool's resolve with a 50 million pound bid for Fernando Torres. Carlo Ancelotti has already targeted Torres' Spain strike partner David Villa, offering Valencia 35 million pound.

June 14th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to use his 80 million pound bonus from Cristiano Ronaldo's shift to Real Madrid to rope in some famous names in the premier league, like Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. Though Sir Alex's bid for the Spaniard has come as a shock to many, 40 million pound bid would be seriously considered by Man U's rivals who have recently been faced with severe cash problems.