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Division One winners: 1900-01, 1905-06, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1946-47, 1963-64, 1965-66, 1972-73, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1989-90
Division Two winners: 1893-94, 1895-96, 1904-05, 1961-62
FA Cup winners: 1964-65, 1973-74, 1985-86, 1988-89, 1991-92, 2000-01, 2005-06
League Cup winners: 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1994-95, 2000-01, 2002-03
European Cup/Champions League winners: 1976-77, 1977-78, 1980-81, 1983-84, 2004-05
UEFA Cup winners: 1972-73, 1975-76, 2000-01
European Super Cup winners: 1977, 2001, 2005
Super Cup winners: 1985-86

Premier League round-up: Dempsey Gets Hat-Trick As Fulham Wins

by David on January 21, 2012

Newcastle’s hopes of taking advantage of Chelsea‘s draw at Norwich were stopped by a five-goal second-half blitz from Fulham as they lost 5-2 at Fulham.

Fulham were poor in the first-hald and it was no surprise that Newcastle scored first thanks to a Danny Guthrie thunderbolt from outside the area.

Not sure what Martin Jol said at half-time, but it was a completely different Fulham side that took the pitch in the second half. Fulham got a hat-trick from Clint Dempsey (the first ever by an American in the Premier League) and penalties from Danny Murphy and Bobby Zamora as the Cottagers picked up three big points.  Read more... (547 words, 1 image, estimated 2:11 mins reading time)

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Weak Apology From Suarez

by David on January 5, 2012

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has issued a like warm apology at best for racially abusing Patrice Evra, but he pointedly has not apologised directly Evra.

“I admitted to the commission that I said a word in Spanish once, and only once” said Suarez. “I never, ever used this word in a derogatory way and if it offends anyone then I want to apologise for that. I told the panel members that I will not use it again on a football pitch in England.”

Suarez’s apology directly contradicts the independent Football Association commission report which stated that Suarez had used the term “negro” seven times in around two minutes.  Read more... (235 words, 1 image, estimated 56 secs reading time)

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Man City Get Back To Winning Ways

by David on January 3, 2012

Manchester City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League as first-half goals from Sergio Agüero and Yaya Touré paved the way for a comfortable home victory against Liverpool.

Roberto Mancini Talking After The Match

Roberto Mancini’s side were in a mini-slump after taken only one point from their two away previous games, but they are a different side at home, dropping only two points at home in the league in all of 2011.

Iy took them only 10 minutes to end their mini goal scoring drought when Pepe Reina allowed Agüero’s 25-metre effort to creep underneath him and into the net.  Read more... (295 words, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)

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LIverpool Decide Not To Appeal Suarez Suspension

by David on January 3, 2012

Liverpool have given into reason and decided not to appeal Luis Suarez’s eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United‘s Patrice Evra.

Having assessed the findings, Liverpool notified the FA they will not contest the ban,  which takes effect immediately, ruling him out of tonight’s match against Manchester City.

Accepting the decision now makes sense in that he will miss only 5 league games, the FA Cup third round match with Oldham and both legs of the Carling Cup semi-final against Man City.

An FA statement confirmed:

“Suarez will be suspended with immediate effect for a period of eight matches, starting with this evening’s fixture against Manchester City. “  Read more... (259 words, 1 image, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)

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Stevie G Returns As Liverpool Beat Newcastle

by David on December 30, 2011

Two goals from Craig Bellamy and one from Steven Gerrard was enough for Liverpool tonight, as they beat Newcastle 3-1 in a tight match at Anfield tonight.

It was the first time Liverpool had scored three goals in a match since the August 27 win over Bolton and ended a spell where Liverpool had drawn four of its previous five home matches.

It was pretty apparent from the kick-off that Newcastle were looking to park the bus and get a 0-0 draw and sneak a goal on the counter attack and steal all three points.  Read more... (445 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

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Luis Suarez Found Guilty Of Racial Abuse – 8 Match Suspension

by David on December 20, 2011

Luis Suarez has been banned for eight matches and fined £40,000 by the Football Association for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

Evra told French TV he was racially abused by Suarez on 10 occasions during Manchester United‘s Barclays Premier League match at Anfield on October 15.

The FA said in a statement:

“An Independent Regulatory Commission has found a charge of misconduct against Luis Suarez proven, and have issued a suspension for a period of eight matches as well as fining him £40,000, pending appeal.”

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BIg Wins For Bayern Munich And Barca This Weekend

by David on December 11, 2011

While Barcelona‘s Clásico win at Real Madrid captured headlines around the world, it was not the only significant result in Europe this weekend.

Spain
The Liga focus fell squarely on the Santiago Bernabéu this weekend as Barcelona injected fresh drama into the title race with a 3-1 comeback win at Madrid. Karim Benzema gave the hosts the lead after just 23 seconds against their arch-rivals, but Alexis Sánchez, Xavi Hernández and Cesc Fàbregas hit back to send the visitors level at the top, although Madrid still have a game in hand over their rivals. Elsewhere, third-place Valencia was stunned at Real Betis Balompié, losing 2-1 to two added-time goals from Rubén Castro. Levante tool advantage of Valencia’s defeat to move within a point of them as they beat Seville 1-0.  Read more... (367 words, 1 image, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

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Lebron James Attends Premier League Game

by Philip Mboya on October 21, 2011

NBA star Lebron James was among  thousands of fans who attended last weekend’s Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United. The Miami Heat forward was clearly excited as was evident by his tweets.

“Just got to Liverpool, England,”

“Riding through the city. What a beautiful place. Home and birthplace of the One and Only ‘BEATLES.’ “

It is not clear which team James supported, however, his gesture, did prove that the beautiful game indeed has no boundaries. Of course, James was able to make the trip to Liverpool because of the current NBA lock out between team owners and the players.  Read more... (353 words, 1 image, estimated 1:25 mins reading time)

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Patrice Evra Accuses Louis Suarez Of Racial Abuse

by David on October 15, 2011

Manchester United captain Patrice Evra has accused Liverpool striker Luis Suarez of racially abusing him during the 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield on Saturday.

The France international told French television after the game that Suarez used the same insult “more than 10 times” throughout the match. Liverpool said Suarez categorically denied the allegations but the Uruguayan now faces an FA investigation after referee Andre Marriner included Evra’s claims in his match report.

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Benitez Claims United Only Successful Because Of Money

by Philip Mboya on October 14, 2011

Rafael Benitez the former Liverpool and Inter Milan coach believes that Manchester United have been successful under Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign due to the club’s massive wealth.

It isn’t uncommon to hear such statement especially from rivals who cannot accept the success of their competitors. In fact, Benitez’s statements only draw attention back to his terrible reign at Liverpool and Inter Milan.

Since taking over as coach of the Reds in 2004 from Valencia, Benitez was only fortunate enough to help Liverpool the only major title they have won in the 6 years since – the Champions League won in 2005.  Read more... (405 words, 1 image, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)

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