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16/05/2012 18:30, Report by Nick Coppack Sunday’s topsy-turvy finalé to the 2011/12 Barclays Premier League season wouldn’t have surprised Patrice Evra one bit. In fact, in many ways, it was the only possible conclusion to a roller-coaster ride of a campaign he describes as the toughest he’s ever had

13/05/2012 21:20, Report by Nick Coppack Rio Ferdinand is adamant Manchester United will return next season to reclaim the Barclays Premier League title. Despite his obvious disappointment at losing the league to Manchester City in such dramatic fashion, the United defender fronted up to Sky Sports at the final whistle to offer his congratulations to the Blues… and issue a warning to Roberto Mancini’s men

13/05/2012 19:02, Report by Nick Coppack Sir Alex insists United can take “great credit” in the 2011/12 season, despite falling at the final hurdle and in heartbreaking fashion. The Reds were just minutes away from clinching an unlikely 20th league title…

Jordan Henderson reflected on his first season at Liverpool and admitted the 11 months he has spent on Merseyside since signing from Sunderland last summer have been punctuated by highs and lows. The 21-year-old is proud to have started in three Wembley outings in the space of just four months in 2012 and is delighted that the Reds were able to end a six-year wait for silverware by winning the Carling Cup in February this year.

Premier League Goal of the 20 Seasons Award The top three, as voted for by fans, were: 26% – Wayne Rooney – United v Man City19% – Dennis Bergkamp – Arsenal v Newcastle15% – Thierry Henry – Arsenal v United “Delighted to win best goal in prem league history. Thx to everyone who voted.” – Wayne Rooney on Twitter 04/05/2012 07:11, Report by Adam Bostock Wayne Rooney ‘s stunning overhead kick against Manchester City has been voted the Premier League’s best-ever goal – much to the Manchester United striker’s delight. Rooney’s February 2011 derby winner was one of 10 fine finishes put forward for an online poll to mark the league’s 20th season, with gems from Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Matt Le Tissier as well as other iconic United goals from David Beckham and Eric Cantona also on the shortlist.

It has been confirmed tonight that Liverpool Reserves have finished as runners-up in the Barclays Premier Reserve League North. Rodolfo Borrell’s side have entertained the LFC TV viewers during the 2011-12 season and played some great football, scoring some spectacular goals. Despite Everton’s 2-0 win at Arsenal, Borrell’s charges had a far superior goal difference to finish in second place behind Barclays Premier League North Champions Manchester United

Kenny Dalglish today reported a clean bill of health for Liverpool ahead of the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday, apart from long-term absentees Lucas Leiva and Charlie Adam.

Anfield paid tribute to one of the club’s greatest ever servants on Tuesday night with a presentation to Brian Hall. The 65-year-old recently retired from his position at the club after 28 years of service both as a player and in the PR team

30/04/2012 23:28, Report by Nick Coppack Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville says his old club will continue to fight for the Barclays Premier League title, despite conceding pole position to Manchester City on Monday night.

27/04/2012 09:02, Report by Adam Marshall Sir Alex Ferguson appreciates that Manchester City will be competing for trophies for some time to come as the derbies appear to grow bigger in terms of hype with every passing game. Last season’s FA Cup semi-final was billed as a key fixture in the history of the two clubs while City’s 6-1 win at Old Trafford and the Reds’ dumping of the Blues out of the FA Cup on their own patch were also deemed pivotal moments. Ahead of a match of undisputed importance, the manager admits that City are overtaking Liverpool as United’s main rivals.