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Benitez saw his side surrender the advantage in the second-half after Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and goalscorer Robbie Keane were all substituted with knocks. The Reds boss admitted it was not his intention to withdraw the trio and is hopeful that the precautionary measure will ensure the players are fit for Chelsea on Sunday. "The three players had some problems," he said. "Keane and Gerrard and Alonso were tired, so we were trying to use players with fresh legs. We were trying to protect all of them by substituting them. "I don't think they are serious. We will have to wait and see tomorrow. "It was a little bit of a muscle problem for Robbie. Gerrard is okay. He was really tired and Alonso has a knock on his knee. "We need to check with Keane. He will see the doctor."

SSN - Mark Hughes has confirmed City have had a bid accepted for Berbatov and he'll now meet the player!

Nievas Red card for another foul on Masch

Not sure they have money to sack him.. FFS. Jus when you think maybe..maybe them f****s have learnt..no they screw up again!

F*** Rafa has just lost it big time over Barry question on pre-game conference just now on sky. Asked about Barry Rafa said he was sick of getting blamed with transfers...global warming and oil prices and the journos better ask Rick Parry and the board what was happening. Didn't look good and I fear it's all gonna kick off again big style with our f***ers of owners.

Setanta are saying O'neil has admitted that a meeting after their statement with Barry and agent confirmed that Barry still wanted to leave. Doh!

Great stuff. Definitely a false rumour after reading Ablett's glowing report on him last season and how he was working with Insua to get better on his defensive game as Rafa wanted this in readiness for the first team.

Exciting young player. However he was bought last year for £10.5m by an MSI investment group. Reports suggest they want £18m+ for him. Big risk even if Rafa gets that sort of money.

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Juana Ramos has said 'players like Eto and Modric are needed to move us on to the next level'. A fee of £30m-£35m has been muted.

Modric's agent has confirmed he's agreed to join Spurs for a fee of just over £20m pounds!

I saw a lad playing for a lower league club on ITV's roundup show yesterday come running over and both both hands on the ref and start a heated debate over a decision but no card.

Rafa's sky post match interview http://link.brightcove.com/services/player...ctid=1078597755

Well the only 1 our club needs long term is Rafa...the rest can do one ASAP.

Rafa was absolutely steaming in the post match sky interview. Looked like he did when he came out with his famous 'coaching' quotes in November. What a f****** mess.