Rio Ferdinand rinses Rangers star Ryan Kent as pundits demand 'different energy' for Liverpool rematch

Anthony Taylor will be the man in the middle when Manchester City face Liverpool on Sunday.

Champions League goals than Liverpool hero Steven Gerrard after a sizzling second-half display against Rangers.The silky Brazilian, 31, headed Jurgen Klopp's men level from a corner midway through the opening period before the Premier League giants ran riot by netting six in 45 minutes to silence the rampant Ibrox crowd. Firmino's second, a fine left-footed finish through the legs of Allan McGregor, sent the Reds on their way to a sensational victory with star man Mohamed Salah bagging a hat-trick in six minutes and 12 seconds - the fastest-ever in Champions League history - from the bench.READ MORE: Forgotten Liverpool flop sporting new suave look now working as a manager in ItalyDespite scoring six goals in seven Premier League matches, Firmino was yet to find the net in Europe prior to the Ibrox inhalation but his two goals in the Scottish capital have now taken his tally to 22 in the Champions League - one more than club legend Steven Gerrard.Leading Liverpool almost singlehandedly to the 2005 'Big Ears' trophy, Gerrard managed 21 goals in Europe's most-elite competition, including memorable strikes against Olympiacos and AC Milan.

Inspired Liverpool heroes Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah produced a one-two combo to leave Rangers out for the count during a 7-1 Champions League mauling.

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Liverpool have been dealt a major injury blow with striker Luis Diaz ruled out until after the World Cup with a knee injury before the clash with Rangers.

Arsenal's win against Liverpool. The Manchester United legend was in the building as two pundits from Finnish media company ViaPlay discussed the match.

Arthur Numan reckons Rangers are in with a fighting chance of shocking Liverpool with “special” shotstopper Allan McGregor between the sticks. The Dutchman watched his old side go down 2-0 at Anfield in last week’s Champions League showdown.

Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz is a major doubt to face Rangers in the Champions League after picking up a knock against Arsenal.

Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst will have picked up plenty of pointers from Arsenal as the Premier League leaders saw off Champions League rivals Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp signed him on Sunday as Liverpool went back to basics to score against Arsenal.The Uruguayan striker grabbed his second Premier League against Arsenal as he pulled his side level by finishing off a swift and simple Liverpool attack. Nunez has struggled for form since arriving from Benfica for £67.5million in the summer, starting just four times and no scoring since the opening weekend of the season before his latest strike.However, he silenced his critics 34 minutes into Sunday's match with his movement creating space for Luis Diaz to latch onto a long ball from Trent Alexander-Arnold.READ MORE: Gabriel Jesus left with bloody nose but plays on following accidental collisionNunez then peeled off to find space in the middle as Diaz advanced down the right-hand side before playing in a low cross for his team-mate, who slid in to prod the ball past a helpless Aaron Ramsdale.The goal was just his third for the Reds, with Nunez having scored in the Community Shield and on the opening weekend against Fulham.However, a straight red card against Crystal Palace on his home debut saw Nunez miss three league matches through suspension before he returned to the side.How many goals will Darwin Nunez score for Liverpool this season? Let us know in the comments section below.He had scored a staggering 34 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions for Benfica last season, which saw him win the Liga Portugal golden boot.The 23-year-old has been the subject of intense criticism in recent months due to his slow start at Anfield, with fans and pundits constantly commenting on his performances.His relationship with Klopp has also been difficult due to the language barrier between the pair.

Robby McCrorie has penned a new contract keeping him at Rangers until 2025.

Rangers fans were arrested after Liverpool’s win against the Scottish side at Anfield.The Glasgow club travelled down to Merseyside to play the Reds in a Champions League Group A encounter. They lost their third match of the campaign against the Premier League outfit 2-0 thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah - and this means that they are bottom of the group without a point to their name.And today Merseyside police confirmed that a number of football fans were arrested after the match- with most brought into custody for affray and being drunk and disorderly.READ MORE: Liverpool flop Mignolet holds surprising Champions League record with Neuer and CourtoisA spokesperson for Merseyside police told the Liverpool Echo: "Seven Rangers fans arrested mainly for affray and being drunk and disorderly.

Seven Rangers fans were arrested in Liverpool after Tuesday's Champions League clash at Ibrox.

The Champions League is football's most unforgiving arena, something Rangers are being reminded of on an all-too regular basis at the moment.

Impressed Jurgen Klopp is convinced his call to go with four forwards caught ragged Rangers cold during Liverpool's dominant win at Anfield.

Gutted Giovanni van Bronckhorst admitted the gulf in quality was obvious as his Rangers side slumped to a third Champions League defeat on the spin against Liverpool to leaven them without a point or a goal in Group A.

Liverpool bounced back from their disappointing weekend draw with Brighton by securing a comfortable 2-0 win against Rangers.They instantly started the Champions League group stage clash on the front foot and were rewarded after Darwin Nunez was brought down outside of the Rangers box. Trent Alexander-Arnold curled in the free-kick beautifully to take the lead, while Mohamed Salah netted a penalty after half-time.Despite the best efforts of an impressive Allan McGregor in goal, Jurgen Klopp's tactics ensured his side came away with three crucial points.

Charlie Nicholas is giving Rangers a chance at Anfield, as long as they can blunt Liverpool's razor sharp attack.

Chris Sutton reckons Rangers have nothing to lose heading to Liverpool tomorrow night. But he does admit Borna Barisic could have a game to forget with Mohamed Salah nipping at his heels.