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Liverpool's famous Champions League comeback victory over AC Milan in Istanbul could've been very different had Rafael Benitez not been forced into a change of personnel.The Reds came from 3-0 down at half-time to secure victory over the Italian giants on penalties, with Steven Gerrard, Vladimir Smicer and Xabi Alonso all finding the target.One man who played the entire 120 minutes of the inspired victory was Djimi Traore, a young left-back who had been at the club since leaving Lens back in 1999.As Benitez scrambled to get his team back into the game during the break, he was set to substitute Traore as the formation changed from a back four to a back three."It's a true story," the former Liverpool defender told

Everton's early season optimism already feels a distant memory after a string of injuries to key players, and Rafael Benitez is facing a trip to Manchester City with another setback.

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line for Manchester United at Old Trafford against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon - and he will be looking the banish the memories of their 2009 meeting. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner and five time Champions League winner was into his final campaign of his first stint at United during the 2008/09 campaign.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has played down reports that Donny van de Beek was a target of Everton during the summer despite speculated interest, while noting the player's frustrations.

Arsenal and Liverpool are set to enter into a bidding war for Olympiacos' 6ft 6ins Senegalese central defender Pape Abou Cisse when the January transfer window opens.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, saying Cristiano Ronaldo needs more playing time.Solskjaer was heavily criticised after leaving Ronaldo out of starting line-up for United's Premier League clash with Everton just before the international break.The 36-year-old had scored a last-gasp decider in their Champions League win over Villarreal a few days before, but was benched as the Red Devils welcomed Rafael Benitez's side to Old Trafford.Solskjaer's selection gamble backfired as United slipped to a 1-1 draw, despite Ronaldo coming on just before the hour mark with his team still leading.And the United manager's decision to rest his star man could ironically result in him being given more playing time over the international break.That's because Santos is

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has sprung to the defence of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer amid criticism from sections of the United fanbase.

Sir Alex Ferguson hit out at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for resting Cristiano Ronaldo against Everton in an extraordinary chat with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov.Khabib, who is friends with Ronaldo, was at Old Trafford on Saturday and watched Manchester United labour to a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Toffees. Like many Red Devils supporters, the retired Russian fighter probably went to the game expecting to see CR7 in the starting line-up against Rafael Benitez's side.But upon arriving, Khabib and the rest of the fanbase would have been shocked to learn that Ronaldo had been left out of the team by Solskjaer.

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Nathan Patterson is reportedly the subject of a £5million bid from Everton. The 19-year-old burst onto the scene at Ibrox last season and his impressive form earned him a spot in Steve Clarke's Euro 2020 squad.The right-back has played second fiddle to James Tavernier so far this season, with his only appearance so far coming in the Premier Sports Cup rout of Dunfemline.The Mirror now claim that Toffees boss Rafael Benitez is keen to add the talent to his squad to battle Seamus Coleman for minutes in the English Premier League.

Everton midfielder James Rodriguez has admitted that he does not know who the club are playing in the Premier League this weekend as he continues his isolation.Rodriguez was forced into isolation prior to the Toffees' season opener against Southampton at Goodison Park, which they won 3-1, and will not return to training until this coming Monday.The 30-year-old could be on his way out of the club before the end of the transfer window as he is reportedly not a part of new manager Rafael Benitez's plans for the season.He was offered out to potential buyers back in June but has yet to secure a move away.Rodriguez revealed on his Twitch stream on Thursday that he was unaware who Everton were playing this weekend after he told fans he will return

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Everton have enquired about the possibility of signing Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho on a season-long loan.The Brazilian midfielder has endured a difficult spell in La Liga since completing his £142million deal back in January 2018.A combination of injuries and poor form have caused Coutinho to fall down the pecking order at Barcelona, where he is now viewed a non-essential part of the team.The 29-year-old still has two years remaining on his current contract but has been placed on the club's transfer list for the summer window.Everton are one side that may look to take advantage of his situation at the Spanish club, according to Fichajes.New manager Rafael Benitez has reportedly asked the Everton board to sign the former Liverpool

Liverpool fans have mocked Everton after a video resurfaced showing a cheeky Rafael Benitez jibe towards his new club.A post-match interview after the two sides met in 2007 has circulated on social media in which the new Everton manager belittles his new club during his days as Liverpool boss.The Spaniard, 61, was announced manager of Everton today after weeks of speculation which saw major backlash by fans, with some even targeting Benitez by placing threatening banners near his home.And the video in question will not help ease tensions as their new boss clearly and plainly dubs Everton a ‘small club’.Benitez says in the interview: “Each team decides how they want to win points, you cannot say anything about this.

Liverpool legacy by agreeing to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Everton this summer according to former Reds midfielder Jason McAteer.The Spaniard, who has managed Inter Milan, Chelsea, Napoli, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Dalian Professional since leaving Anfield, has not ruled himself out of the running.The 61-year-old, who will forever entwined in Liverpool history after leading them to Champions League glory against AC Milan in 2005, risks taking the same path as Michael Owen.The former England striker was a hero on the Kop having progressed through their youth academy, but that love dissipated after he joined Manchester United from Newcastle after leaving Real Madrid.McAteer believes that the same path would follow for Benitez should he move

Steven Gerrard admits he feared Liverpool wanted to sell him to Chelsea to finance a big-money squad rebuild under Rafael Benitez.

Chelsea chiefs Roman Abramovich and Marina Granovskaia are reportedly clashing over what to do with under-pressure manager Frank Lampard.Lampard’s position is believed to be under threat with the Blues having won just two of their previous seven Premier League games.The Stamford Bridge outfit spent £200m in the summer but the likes of Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have struggled since their arrivals.The likes of Thomas Tuchel, Max Allegri and Rafael Benitez are all currently without clubs.And ESPN say Abramovich and director Marina Granovskaia are torn over who should replace Lampard if they sack him.Southampton's Ralph Hasenhuttl and Julian Nagelsmann of RB Leipzig are also believed to be possible candidates.ESPN add that the

Liverpool have come in the last decade. Just over 10 years ago, Roy Hodgson was appointed manager and, presiding over a squad that was barely above mid-table...

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has opened up on leaving the Reds in the January transfer window 14 years ago for Blackburn Rovers, describing the move as “a no-brainer”.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer's response when asked about Jurgen Klopp's jibe about Manchester United's penalty record was indicative of Manchester United's current position in the Premier League table."And that's a fact," he responded when asked about Klopp's comment stating that United have won more penalties than Liverpool in Solskjaer's shorter spell than his in the Anfield dugout.Solskjaer couldn't help but crack a smile as he referenced Rafael Benitez's infamous rant from the Spaniard's time battling the great Sir Alex Ferguson during an unsuccessful Premier League title bid.Klopp isn't the only manager to question United's tendency to receive penalties with Chelsea manager Frank Lampard suggesting VAR