This is a previously unpublished article written in January 2008, a year into Tom Hicks and George Gillet’s ill-fated ownership of Liverpool, warning of the inevitable disaster that was heading the club’s way.

It was a point gained but few points proved as Liverpool were fortunate to avoid defeat in a 0-0 draw with FC Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday.

Rejuvenated Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey puts his new-found form down to being reunited with old boss Gerard Houllier.

Premier League officials involved in Dirk Kuyt’s controversial opener for Liverpool against Sunderland on Saturday have issued an official statement in their defence.

Chelsea’s winning roll must end sometime, which is why footballtournaments4u.com is backing a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday as this week’s betting tip of the weekend.

Liverpool, Everton and Bolton were among the Premier League clubs to fall to lower league opposition after another completed round of the Carling League Cup.

Manchester United’s Dimitar Berbatov produced a simply magnificent hat-trick to ruin Liverpool’s Old Trafford revival while Chelsea have yet to drop a point after five rounds of the Premier League.

Cast your eyes back to Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League in November 2008 and chances are Hatem Ben Arfa will stand out in match reports as a key performer, despite the French side’s Anfield defeat.

David Ngog was the star of the show as his brace sent Liverpool on their way to an ultimately comfortable 4-1 win over Steaua Bucharest in the Europa League on Thursday.

Antonio Valencia is likely to miss the majority of the remainder of the season after suffering a horror injury against Rangers on Tuesday night.