Liverpool FC

Liverpool legend John Barnes believes the club must secure at least three world-class players in the summer if they wish to challenge for a top four spot in the Premier League next season.

Liverpool are apparently interested in a summer move for £5.5m-rated Pablo Armero

Liverpool will hope to put an end to a bad patch in this game - four losses from five matches - while Wigan attempt to move out of the drop zone when the two teams meet on Saturday at Anfield.

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Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has recovered sufficiently from an ankle injury and is scheduled to take part in full training on Monday.

Reports suggest the FA disciplinary chiefs will decide on Tuesday whether to investigate the incident further.

Ten-man Liverpool lost out to lowly Fulham 1-0 at the Craven Cottage in what was a controversial Premier League fixture.

Chelsea crashed out of the Carling Cup after a 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.