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FA meets with Suarez at Liverpool training 3 November 2011
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says FA representatives have visited the club's Melwood training ground to investigate the racism furore surrounding Luis Suarez.
The governing body are looking into allegations made by Manchester United defender Patrice Evra that the Uruguayan repeatedly verbally abused him on the pitch during the clash between the two teams in October.
"The FA have been here and spoke to us so, for us, our philosophy and desire's not changed whatsoever," the Reds boss told reporters."We want it resolved as quickly as it possibly can be, correctly, and we want the perpetrator punished."
"I don't think we need to add any more than that."The FA are under pressure to decide on a verdict, with both sides of the argument refusing to back down, and other racism controversies also flaring up elsewhere in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Dalglish has paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson as the veteran Manchester United boss celebrates 25 years in charge at Old Trafford.Ferguson, 69, is the longest-serving manager in the history of the club, winning the league title 12 times and the Champions League twice, among other successes.
"He's been fantastic for Manchester United," Dalglish said."I think he's even surpassed the legend that was Sir Matt Busby in his achievement and the success he's had.""To be anywhere for 25 years is unbelievable and to have the success that he's got is great testament to himself and the football club."
"When you remember where the football club were when he came in, I think it's a fantastic achievement where he's taken them to now.""Whether anybody does it in the future is irrelevant. Nobody can ever take away the achievement that he's had."
Ferguson's title-holders are currently in second place as they attempt to retain the Premier League in their manager’s anniversary season.
Vidic: Fergie gives us confidence
Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic believes it is the trust and belief Sir Alex Ferguson has in his players that makes him such a great manager.
Neville: Ferguson is here to stay
Former Manchester United skipper Gary Neville 'won't be surprised' if Sir Alex Ferguson remains at the helm of the club for at least five more years
City: We still develop young players
Manchester City have defended themselves against the suggestion that promising young footballers would be better steering clear of the Etihad Stadium.
Villa-Boas hails Fergie's achievements
Chelsea boss Andre Villa-Boas has expressed his admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson and is in awe of his long career at Manchester United.
"City will give Barca, Real a good game"
Former Manchester City midfielder Gary Owen believes the Citizens will give Barcelona and Real Madrid a tough match.
Toure plays down Barca comparison
Yaya Toure feels Manchester City remain a long way behind his former club Barcelona despite having the tools to excel in the Champions League.
Beckham: Fergie is like my father
Former Manchester United winger David Beckham has paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson for the success he has enjoyed in his career.
Dalglish: We don't need Gerrard, Carra
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalgish insists his side are strong enough to deal with the absence of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.
Santos adapting to life at Arsenal
Arsenal full-back Andre Santos has revealed he is slowly getting used to life at the Emirates Stadium.
Steve Kean focused on Chelsea
Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean is focused on dealing with a potential Chelsea backlash instead of off-the-pitch protests.
Martinez hails Whelan's influence
Roberto Martinez believes Wigan's secret weapon in their bid to haul themselves off the bottom of the Barclays Premier League this weekend will be chairman Dave Whelan.
Jones: Ferdinand has plenty to offer
He might be threatening his first-team spot at Manchester United, but for now Phil Jones is happy just to learn from defensive master Rio Ferdinand.
Bassong hints at Tottenham exit
Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong admits he is not guaranteed to remain at White Hart Lane after falling down manager Harry Redknapp's pecking order.
AVB confident of Abramovich support
Andre Villas-Boas is confident Roman Abramovich remained fully behind his Chelsea project as he sought to prevent the club's slump becoming a full-blown crisis.
Harry Redknapp leaves hospital
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has returned home after being released from hospital following a heart procedure.
Wenger: I am spoilt for choice
Arsene Wenger has claimed Arsenal now have an embarrassment of riches at centre-half as he ponders which of them to pick for Saturday's game against West Brom.
Pardew surprised by Newcastle start
Alan Pardew has admitted even he is surprised at how well his Newcastle side has started the new season.
Dalglish: Ferguson reign is "fantastic"
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's 25-year reign at Old Trafford is unbelievable, according to arch-rival Kenny Dalglish.
McLeish: Bannan will need time
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has conceded Barry Bannan is "feeling it" after resuming first-team training.
Arrests made over Ameobi abuse
Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with racist abuse posted on a Premier League footballer's Twitter account.
McCarthy: Wolves hierarchy support me
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insists he retains the support of club hierarchy ahead of Sunday's bottom-four clash against Wigan at Molineux.
Fergie: Time at United a "fairytale"
Sir Alex Ferguson has described his 25 years at the helm of Manchester United as "a fairytale".
Mancini fearful of SWP threat
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini knows too well where the main danger to his side could come from at QPR on Saturday - his former player Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Reina entertaining Reds title thoughts
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina believes the club can now afford themselves the luxury of having ambitions to win the championship again.
Rangel keen to prove Bellamy right
Swansea defender Angel Rangel hopes he can live up to the praise bestowed on him by Craig Bellamy should the pair come face-to-face at Anfield on Saturday.
AVB backs Kean to beat doubters
Andre Villas-Boas has accused Blackburn fans of showing a lack of respect to Steve Kean ahead of Chelsea's trip to Ewood Park on Saturday.
Pulis: We have point to prove at Bolton
Stoke have a point to prove when they travel to Barclays Premier League strugglers Bolton on Sunday, according to manager Tony Pulis.
Evans still hurting from City trashing
Jonny Evans cannot accept total responsibility for Manchester United's six-goal capitulation against Manchester City.
Hodgson hails 'fantastic' Wenger
West Brom manager Roy Hodgson admits he found it laughable when Arsene Wenger's future at Arsenal came under the spotlight.
Redknapp vows to return soon
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed he will be back on the White Hart Lane touchline soon.
Martinez backs Moses for Nigeria
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is happy to back Victor Moses 100% if he takes up an offer to play for Nigeria.
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has called detractors of his team's long-throw tactic 'moaners' who are unable to adapt to it.
The Potters boss says some teams are adopting the tactic into their own attack, and those unable or unwilling to adopt or adapt to the long-throw are the ones complaining about it.
"The people who moaned about it most were the people who couldn't deal with it. That will always be the case," he said."They'll be trying to get a rule change to stop it. But it's exciting and our supporters love it, and teams don't like defending against it."
"People have picked up on it, but it's not just Stoke City using it anymore," he continued."Now you even see Gareth Bale throwing long balls into the box. When we played Newcastle, Ryan Taylor was hurling them in long."
"Everybody initially criticised it because it was successful, and the big teams especially didn't like it. They didn't like playing against it."Pulis also revealed that his team spend a lot less time practising the long throw than most would believe.
"About five minutes on a Friday before a game," he replied when asked how often it's drilled."You wouldn't believe how little time we spend on them."
AVB: One day I'll be under-fire
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has admitted the day will come when supporters will call for his head.
Pardew impressed by two Taylors
Alan Pardew has saluted the men behind Newcastle's blistering Taylor-made start to the season.
Pedersen issues warning to Chelsea
Morten Gamst Pedersen has warned Chelsea they will find it tough to win at Ewood Park as Blackburn have rediscovered their "fighting spirit".
Lambert steers clear of big egos
Norwich manager Paul Lambert insists he would not "destroy the ethos of the club" by signing a "big-time Charlie" to bolster the squad during the January transfer window.
Steven Fletcher back in training
Wolves striker Steven Fletcher has returned to training and manager Mick McCarthy will make a late decision on whether to recall him for Sunday's crunch clash with Wigan at Molineux.
Harry Redknapp thanks well-wishes
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has thanked the people who have wished him well in his recovery from the heart procedure he underwent this week.
Mancini, RVP land BPL awards
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie are the winners of the Barclays Premier League awards for October.
Mourinho: Alex Ferguson is "unique"
Sir Alex Ferguson has been lauded by the "Special One" Jose Mourinho as "unique" as the Manchester United boss celebrates his 25th year in charge.
Wenger hails "remarkable" Ferguson
Arsene Wenger has lauded Sir Alex Ferguson's reign at Manchester United as "remarkable" as he prepares to celebrate 25 years at Old Trafford.
Wenger: We're not title contenders yet
Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal to continue being "humble and progressive" rather than contemplating a tilt at the Barclays Premier League title.
Fergie: Class of '92 not a one-off Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates 25 years as Manchester United manager on Sunday, insisting it is not impossible to repeat one of the most remarkable feats of his career.
Gallas: Let's win it for Redknapp
William Gallas has urged his Tottenham team-mates to go and out deliver a win for ailing manager Harry Redknapp in their game against Fulham on Sunday.
Friedel gets nod over Cudicini
Brad Friedel will return in goal for Tottenham's game at Fulham on Sunday despite Carlo Cudicini's heroics against Rubin Kazan on Thursday night.
Martinez: Rodallega ready for action
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Hugo Rodallega is finally ready to shrug off the effects of his Copa America campaign.
Coyle pays tribute to Bolton fans Bolton manager Owen Coyle is grateful to the club's fans for sparing him the abuse and protests being endured by Blackburn boss Steve Kean.
Warnock despairs at fan culture QPR manager Neil Warnock believes Chelsea fans who taunted Anton Ferdinand in midweek are indicative of a culture of hatred in football which is difficult to police.
Van Persie, Mancini scoop EPL awards 5 November 2011
Robin van Persie was named the Premier League's Player of the Month for October, while Roberto Mancini won the Manager of the Month award.
Dutch forward Van Persie was also awarded the Golden Boot for being the first player to hit 10 goals this season.
Van Persie had an incredible October, scoring seven times in three games including an outstanding hat-trick against Chelsea. The 28-year-old has scored 28 goals in 27 games in 2011 and has helped his team climb to seventh in the table.
The Gunners captain scored two braces in October, against Sunderland and Stoke, both at the Emirates. He finished off the month with the match-winning hat-tick in the 5-3 win over Chelsea.
The striker said via his Twitter page: "First to reach 10 Premier League goals. Didn't know there existed a trophy for reaching 10 goals!""But I have to slice the trophy in bits because some assists from the boys were (insanely) good! Thanks again mates! Looking forward to tomorrow!"
His former team-mate Samir Nasri, now at Manchester City, showed his support, saying: "Congrats mate on your award, fully deserve it."Nasri's boss Mancini scooped the manager of the month award after guiding City to four straight wins with an average of four goals a game in October.
City managed an impressive 17 goals in the month, with four in wins over Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa.Those were followed by a 6-1 drubbing of Manchester United at Old Trafford and last weekend's 3-1 win against Wolves.Mancini, whose side are five points clear of Manchester rivals United, last won the award back in December 2010.
Premier League Weekend Team News All the team news ahead of the latest round of Premier League fixtures
Saturday
Arsenal (7) v West Brom (13) Robin van Persie will return to the Arsenal starting line-up while Arsene Wenger is without Marouane Chamakh (knee), Kieran Gibbs (stomach), Abou Diaby (hamstring), Jack Wilshere and Bacary Sagna (both ankle).
West Brom midfielder Paul Scharner has been ruled out with a knee ligament problem. Roy Hodgson will check on the fitness of striker Peter Odemwingie (knee) but Shane Long is again unavailable with a knee injury.
Last season: West Brom 2 Arsenal 2, Arsenal 2 West Brom 3 Last five league matches: Arsenal W L W W W; West Brom D D W W L Top scorers (all competitions): Robin van Persie (Arsenal) 12; Shane Long (West Brom) 3 Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Aston Villa (9) v Norwich (8) Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan is available after a club suspension while Jermaine Jenas is also available after recovering from thigh and calf problems.
Norwich have no new problems as Zak Whitbread continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. Striker James Vaughan, defenders Elliott Ward and Daniel Ayala (all knee) are long-term absentees. Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Aston Villa D W L L D; Norwich W L W D D Top scorers (all competitions): Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) 4; Anthony Pilkington & Grant Holt (Norwich) 3 Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire).
Blackburn (18) v Chelsea (4) Blackburn have no fresh injury worries. Midfielder David Dunn is back in contention after recovering from a calf injury and Junior Hoilett has recovered after suffering a tightening of his hamstring last weekend. Ryan Nelsen (knee), Michel Salgado (hamstring), Scott Dann (calf) and Vince Grella (hip) are still ruled out.
John Terry looks set to return to the Chelsea side after the Blues and England captain was an unused substitute in Tuesday night's Champions League draw at Genk. John Obi Mikel has overcome a back problem, while Hilario (flu) and the suspended Didier Drogba (arm) will return after the international break.
Last season: Chelsea 2 Blackburn 0, Blackburn 1 Chelsea 2 Last five league matches: Blackburn L L D L D; Chelsea W W W L L Top scorers (all competitions): Ruben Rochina (Blackburn) 5; Frank Lampard (Chelsea) 6 Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral).
Liverpool (6) v Swansea (10) Reds captain Steven Gerrard misses the visit of Swansea after being ruled out for the next fortnight with an ankle infection. Gerrard's absence means midfielder Jordan Henderson, who deputised in last week's win at West Brom, is likely to keep his place. Defender Jamie Carragher's calf injury, which forced him to miss the match at The Hawthorns, will be assessed late on to see whether the centre-back is ready to return.
Kemy Agustien is back for Swansea after a hamstring problem but the game comes too soon for Stephen Dobbie, who is likely to return following the international break after an ankle injury. Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Liverpool W W D D W; Swansea L W L D W Top scorers (all competitions): Luis Suarez (Liverpool) 7; Danny Graham (Swansea) 4 Referee: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire).
Man Utd (2) v Sunderland (14) Skipper Nemanja Vidic returns for Manchester United but Michael Owen (thigh) joins Ashley Young (toe), Ryan Giggs (hamstring), Chris Smalling (foot) and Tom Cleverley (ankle) on the sidelines.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will make a late decision on midfielder David Vaughan (groin). Keeper Simon Mignolet is out for at least eight weeks with a fractured nose and eye socket while John O'Shea (hamstring) will miss out against his former club.
Last season: Man Utd 2 Sunderland 0, Sunderland 0 Man Utd 0 Last five league matches: Man Utd D W D L W; Sunderland L D L W D Top scorers (all competitions): Wayne Rooney (Man Utd) 12; Sebastian Larsson (Sunderland) 3 Referee: Lee Mason (Lancashire).
Newcastle (3) v Everton (16) Newcastle's Gabriel Obertan will miss out through illness. Cheik Tiote (knee) remains a doubt, while Shola Ameobi (hamstring) will be out for several weeks yet.
Marouane Fellaini is suspended for Everton but Royston Drenthe returns having served a one-match ban. Phil Neville (hamstring), Sylvain Distin and midfielder Tim Cahill, both carrying knocks, will all have late fitness tests.
Last season: Newcastle 1 Everton 2, Everton 0 Newcastle 1 Last five league matches: Newcastle W W D W W; Everton L L L W L Top scorers (all competitions): Demba Ba (Newcastle) 8; Royston Drenthe, Louis Saha & Apostolos Vellios (Everton) 2 Referee: Andre Marriner.
QPR (12) v Man City (1) QPR are struggling to fill their bench. Shaun Derry is out with a groin problem, Akos Buzsaky has an Achilles complaint, Rob Hulse is sidelined with a knee injury and DJ Campbell is missing to foot damage. However, Kieron Dyer (foot) could return while Adel Taarabt (illness) may play.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is suspended while playmaker David Silva will be assessed after being substituted during the midweek Champions League win at Villarreal with a back injury. Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: QPR D L D W L; Man City W W W W W Top scorers (all competitions): Heidar Helguson (QPR) 2; Edin Dzeko (Man City) 12 Referee: Martin Atkinson.
Sunday
Bolton (19) v Stoke (11) Ricardo Gardner joins the list of absentees for Bolton as he is suspended. Boss Owen Coyle, without long-term injured Tyrone Mears, Lee Chung-yong, Stuart Holden, Sean Davis and Sam Ricketts, has no fresh concerns going into the game.
Stoke will assess muscle injury victims Ryan Shawcross and Marc Wilson while Matthew Etherington (back), Jermaine Pennant and Rory Delap are doubts.
Last season: Stoke 2 Bolton 0, Bolton 2 Stoke 1 Last five league matches: Bolton L L W L L; Stoke D L W L L Top scorers (all competitions): Ivan Klasnic (Bolton) 3; Kenwyne Jones & Jonathan Walters (Stoke) 5 Referee: Howard Webb.
Fulham (15) v Tottenham (5) Fulham captain Danny Murphy is a slight doubt with a minor knee complaint. Orlando Sa (hamstring), Philippe Senderos and Aaron Hughes (both thigh) are out.
Tottenham defender William Gallas could make his first Barclays Premier League appearance of the season following a calf injury. Luka Modric has a slight groin problem but should be fit while Roman Pavlyuchenko has a back complaint. Michael Dawson (Achilles), Niko Kranjcar (thigh) and Tom Huddlestone (ankle) are all out while there are doubts over Giovani dos Santos (calf), Vedran Corluka (foot), and Danny Rose (ankle).
Last season: Tottenham 1 Fulham 0, Fulham 1 Tottenham 2 Last five league matches: Fulham D W L L W; Tottenham W W D W W Top scorers (all competitions): Andrew Johnson (Fulham) 9; Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham) 7 Referee: Peter Walton (Northamptonshire).
Wolves (17) v Wigan (20) Wolves will make a late fitness check on striker Steven Fletcher (calf). Jamie O'Hara (knee) and Stephen Hunt (back) should be fit after missing training during the early part of the week.
Wigan's Mohamed Diame is a doubt with an ankle injury while the Latics will be without skipper Gary Caldwell, who serves a one-match suspension after picking up five bookings this season.
Last season: Wolves 1 Wigan 2, Wigan 2 Wolves 0 Last five league matches: Wolves L L L D L; Wigan L L L L L Top scorers (all competitions): Steven Fletcher (Wolves) 3; Franco Di Santo (Wigan) 3 Referee: Lee Probert (Wiltshire).
Ferguson surprised by stand honour
The showpiece moment to mark Sir Alex Ferguson's 25th anniversary in charge of Manchester United came as a complete surprise to the man himself.
McLeish hails in-form Agbonlahor
Alex McLeish hailed Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor who he believes will have "caught the eye" of England head coach Fabio Capello with recent performances.
Wenger: Van Persie one of the best
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger labelled striker Robin van Persie "world class" after he put in another inspired performance.
Dalglish slams unacceptable Reds
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admitted his side's performance in the goalless draw at home to Swansea was unacceptable.
AVB relief at win and clean sheet
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas admitted feeling relieved after his side snapped a run of two consecutive Barclays Premier League losses with a 1-0 win at Blackburn.
Sir Alex Ferguson Stand unveiled
Manchester United marked the 25th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's appointment as manager by renaming Old Trafford's North Stand in his honour.
Pardew pleased by new Toon side
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew hailed his side's battling qualities as they continued their impressive start to the season with a 2-1 win at home to Everton.
Wigan live dream for small clubs
Roberto Martinez sends Wigan into battle at Wolves on Sunday claiming the Latics are fighting for football's little men.
Crouch rallies Stoke team-mates
Stoke's hectic week will be no excuse should they produce a poor performance against Bolton in the Barclays Premier League, according to striker Peter Crouch.
Spirit matters to Richard Stearman
Defender Richard Stearman has challenged Wolves to produce another "backs-to-the-wall" performance to end their current slump in Sunday's bottom-four clash with Wigan at Molineux.
Bale knows where loyalties lie
Gareth Bale will put his friendship with Martin Jol to one side on Sunday and look to inflict defeat on the Fulham manager.
Everton want to re-sign Donovan
Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed that he wants to re-sign Landon Donovan.
Leeds fail in bid for Kuszczak
Manchester United's Tomasz Kuszczak has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson blocked a loan move to Leeds United this week.
Park: I am ready for BPL debut
Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young insists he is ready to make his Barclays Premier League debut for the club.
Mancini not interested in records
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims he has little interest in goalscoring records despite the potential of his team to smash them.
Martin Jol relishing Spurs reunion Martin Jol wants to celebrate an "extra special" match against former club Tottenham on Sunday with three points.
Fergie Special: Saluting a football legend The ambition of plain old Alex Ferguson when he walked through the gates of Old Trafford 25 years ago has gone down in folklore.
Talking Point: Ferguson's best ever XI t's the dream that turns into a nightmare - name the best XI from Sir Alex Ferguson's staggering 25 years in charge.
Ferguson's highs and lows at United Sir Alex Ferguson will celebrate 25 years as Manchester United manager safe in the knowledge he is going to remembered as an all-time great.
United's landmark matches under Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson will celebrate 25 years as Manchester United manager on November 6.
Famous quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson Some are funny, some are wise- we take a look at some of the witticisms of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Football's longest-serving managers When Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates an incredible 25 years as Manchester United manager, he will be passing a milestone for English football.
VDV hopes RVP streak ends Tottenham Hotspur star Rafael van der Vaart has admitted hoping compatriot Robin van Persie's purple patch for Arsenal ends soon.
United gifted win, City maintain lead Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown gifted Sir Alex Ferguson a 25th anniversary present with an own goal as Sunderland were beaten 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Dzeko: QPR best opponent so far Edin Dzeko called QPR the "best team we have played this season" after Manchester City battled to a 3-2 win at Loftus Road.
Injury jinx strikes Bruce once more Sunderland boss Steve Bruce once again came away from Old Trafford empty-handed.
Ferguson's highs and lows at United Sir Alex Ferguson will celebrate 25 years as Manchester United manager safe in the knowledge he is going to remembered as an all-time great.
Yet there have been low moments during that incredible quarter of a century. Here, Press Association Sport looks at how the years have unfolded for the great Scot.
1986-87: League 11th. FA Cup 4th Round. League Cup 3rd Round High: Liverpool 0-1 Man Utd Low: Man Utd 0-1 Norwich That the high and low were achieved 24 hours apart said it all. Beat Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at home. Lost to Wimbledon. Not good enough.
1987-88: League 2nd. FA Cup 5th Round. League Cup 5th Round High: Arsenal 1-2 Man Utd Low: Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd As they were destined to finish well adrift of Liverpool anyway, an impressive league win ultimately counted for little. Brian McClair missed a penalty and United crashed out of the FA Cup.
1988-89: League 11th. FA Cup 6th Round. League Cup 3rd Round High: Man Utd 3-0 QPR Low: Man Utd 0-1 Nottingham Forest An FA Cup run including a thrilling second replay win over QPR in front of 46,257 on a Monday night came to an end against Nottingham Forest, whose sixth-round win set up the tragic Hillsborough semi-final with Liverpool.
1989-90: League 13th. FA Cup Winners. League Cup 3rd Round High: Man Utd 1-0 Crystal Palace Low: Man City 5-1 Man Utd The first trophy. Lee Martin crashed home the winner in a replayed final to keep Ferguson in a job. A 13th-place league finish was his lowest, and included a calamitous defeat at Maine Road.
1990-91: League 6th. FA Cup 5th Round. League Cup Runners-up. European Cup Winners' Cup Winners High: Man Utd 2-1 Barcelona Low: Liverpool 4-0 Man Utd Excellent in the cups, including a long-awaited triumph in Europe when Mark Hughes scored both in the Rotterdam rain. But league form was patchy and a hiding at Anfield was not pleasant.
1991-92: League 2nd. FA Cup 4th Round. League Cup Winners. European Cup Winners' Cup 2nd Round. High: Man Utd 1-0 Nottingham Forest Low: Liverpool 2-0 Man Utd Brian McClair scored the only goal in the League Cup final but it was supposed to be the hors d'oeuvre to winning the First Division title. One point in four games over eight days ended with Leeds being crowned champions.
1992-93: League Winners. FA Cup 5th Round. League Cup 3rd Round. Europe UEFA Cup 1st Round High: Man Utd 3-1 Blackburn Low: Man Utd 0-3 Everton After 26 years United got their hands on the championship crown. The arrival of Eric Cantona gave them greater focus, turned challengers into winners and left Matt Busby in tears.
1993-94: League Winners. FA Cup Winners. League Cup Runners-up. Champions League 2nd qualifying round. High: Man City 2-3 Man Utd Low: Aston Villa 3-1 Man Utd Just one Wembley win over Aston Villa away from completing the first domestic treble. United were a class apart. Roared back from two goals down to claim a sensational derby win at Maine Road.
1994-95: League Runners-up. FA Cup Runners-up. League Cup 3rd Round. Champions League group stage. High: Man Utd 5-0 Man City Low: Barcelona 4-0 Man Utd Dominance over City continued but nowhere else. Lost out to Blackburn on a thrilling final day of the Premier League season, having already succumbed to the Barcelona 'Dream Team' at the Nou Camp.
1995-96: League Winners. FA Cup Winners. League Cup 2nd Round. UEFA Cup 1st Round High: Newcastle 0-1 Man Utd Low: Southampton 3-1 Man Utd Eric Cantona returned from suspension and Kevin Keegan did not love that. Alan Hansen made his famous comment about kids. Lost 3-0 to York too and, oh dear, those grey shirts.
1996-97: League Winners. FA Cup 4th Round. League Cup 4th Round. Champions League semi-final High: Leeds 0-4 Man Utd Low: Man Utd 0-1 Fenerbahce United claim a fourth title in five years and begin to make their presence felt in Europe, even if they lost that proud 40-year unbeaten home record and a semi-final.
1997-98:League 2nd. FA Cup 5th Round. League Cup 3rd Round. Champions League quarter-final High: Man Utd 3-2 Juventus Low: Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal Arsene Wenger emerges as a challenger as United surrender their league crown to Arsenal. Generally disappointing season but Ferguson went on to claim the win over Juventus gave belief for what followed.
1998-99: League Winners. FA Cup Winners. League Cup 5th round. Champions League Winners High Man Utd 2-1 Bayern Munich Low: Arsenal 3-0 Man Utd Hammered at Highbury in September, kings of Europe in May. So many memories litter the season. Last-gasp comeback over Liverpool, eight goals at Forest, the goal voted greatest ever in the FA Cup by Ryan Giggs. All eclipsed by those jaw-dropping three minutes at the Nou Camp.
1999-2000: League Winners. FA Cup Withdrew. League Cup 3rd Round. Champions League quarter-final High: Man Utd 7-1 West Ham Low: FA Cup third round. Won final 11 games to cruise home by 18 points but the whole campaign was shaped by a controversial withdrawal from the FA Cup to compete in the Club World Championship. The break helped United in the league but the tournament they opted out of never recovered.
2000-01. League Winners. FA Cup 4th Round. League Cup 4th Round. Champions League quarter-final High: Man Utd 6-1 Arsenal Low: Man Utd 0-1 Bayern Munich No sign of weakening strength on the domestic front. Dwight Yorke bags a hat-trick against Arsenal in another title triumph. But Europe now proving considerably harder. Bayern get their revenge.
2001-02: League 3rd. FA Cup 4th Round. League Cup 3rd Round. Champions League semi-finals High: Tottenham 3-5 Man Utd Low: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Man Utd Disappointing season. Slip out of the top two for first time in 11 years despite roaring back from three goals down at Tottenham. Failed to beat German underdogs Leverkusen in European semi.
2002-03: League Winners. FA Cup 5th Round. League Cup Runners-up. Champions League quarter-finals High: Everton 1-2 Man Utd 2 Low: Real Madrid 3-1 Man Utd 1 United got their trophy back, with David Beckham scoring in the clincher at Everton in what proved to be his farewell appearance. Defeat to Real Madrid a month earlier had sealed his fate.
2003-04: League 3rd. FA Cup Winners. League Cup 4th round. Champions League last 16 High: Man Utd 1-0 Arsenal Low: Man City 4-1 Man Utd The downward spiral begins. Famous FA Cup semi-final win over the 'Invincible' Gunners was a high-point but far too many mediocre ones. And the first trip to Eastlands was a disaster.
2004-05: League 3rd. FA Cup Runners-up. League Cup Semi-final. Champions League last 16 High: Man Utd 4-1 Newcastle Low: Man Utd 1-3 Chelsea Another outstanding FA Cup semi-final but by now 18 points adrift of the title winners following Jose Mourinho's arrival, the gap laid bare by Chelsea's visit north in May.
2005-06: League Runners-up. FA Cup 5th Round. League Cup Winners. Champions League group stage High: Man Utd 4-0 Wigan Low: Benfica 2-1 Man Utd United crashed out of the Champions League in the group phase. Roy Keane got the sack and sponsors quit as well. Somehow, Ferguson galvanised the club, and secured a League Cup and runners-up spot.
2006-07: League Winners. FA Cup Runners-up. League Cup 4th Round. Champions League semi-finalists High: Everton 2-4 Man Utd Low: Milan 3-0 Man Utd Suddenly Cristiano Ronaldo comes of age and United find their feet again. Comeback at Everton proves pivotal in the title race but costs them valuable energy for a trip to Milan days later.
2007-08: League Winners. FA Cup 6th Round. League Cup 3rd Round. Champions League winners High: Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd Low: Man Utd 0-1 Portsmouth United claim their third European Cup. Edwin van der Sar emerges the shoot-out hero after John Terry's slip and Didier Drogba's red card. Losing a stormy cup tie with Pompey is not too bad.
2008-09: League Winners. FA Cup semi-final. League Cup Winners. Champions League runners-up. High: Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd 3 Low: Barcelona 2-0 Man Utd 0. Cut Arsenal apart at the Emirates to secure a second successive Champions League final appearance. But despite starting favourites, United suddenly discover what Barcelona can do.
2009-10: League Runners-up. FA Cup 3rd round. League Cup Winners. Champions League quarter-finals High: Man Utd 4-0 Milan Low: Man Utd 1-2 Chelsea David Beckham's return to Old Trafford was perfect for the fans. He played, he lost, he picked up one of those green and gold scarves that were all the rage. United came up short though.
2010-11:League Winners. FA Cup semi-final. League Cup 5th Round. Champions League runners-up High: Blackburn 1-1 Man Utd Low: Barcelona 3-1 Man Utd It was a struggle at Ewood Park but Wayne Rooney eventually tucked home the penalty that secured title number 19 and knocked Liverpool off their perch. Barcelona remain elusive though.
Ferguson's trophy cabinet
Premier League (12): 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11 FA Cup (5): 1989-90, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2003-04 League Cup (4): 1991-92, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10 FA Charity/Community Shield (10): 1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 Champions League (2): 1998-99, 2007-08 Cup Winners' Cup (1): 1990-91 UEFA Super Cup (1): 1991 Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999 FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008
Famous quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson Some are funny, some are wise- we take a look at some of the witticisms of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The wily Scot has rarely been at a loss for words, and here are some of the witty moments from the United manager.
"I can't believe it. I can't believe it. Football. Bloody hell." (After winning the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on May 26, 1999)
"It's getting tickly now - squeaky-bum time, I call it." (During the 2002/03 end-of-season title race between Arsenal and United)
"They say he's an intelligent man, right? Speaks five languages. I've got a 15-year-old boy from the Ivory Coast who speaks five languages! (On Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, 1996) "He could start a row in an empty house." (On Dennis Wise)
"He was certainly full of it, calling me 'Boss' and 'Big Man' when we had our post-match drink after the first leg. But it would help if his greetings were accompanied by a decent glass of wine. What he gave me was paint-stripper." (On Jose Mourinho)
"It was a freakish incident. If I tried it 100 or a million times it couldn't happen again. If I could I would have carried on playing!" (Explaining how he kicked a boot in the United dressing room that hit David Beckham in the face).
"When an Italian tells me it's pasta on the plate, I check under the sauce to make sure. They are the inventors of the smokescreen." (Before playing Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-final, 1999).
"My greatest challenge is not what's happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their ******* perch. And you can print that." (On Alan Hansen questioning his future in 2002)
Talking Point: Ferguson's best ever XI It's the dream that turns into a nightmare - name the best XI from Sir Alex Ferguson's staggering 25 years in charge.
Rattling off the names is easy enough. It's when you start to think about those you have omitted that the problems arise. Here, Press Association Sport has a stab at it, knowing unanimity is impossible.
Goalkeeper: Peter Schmeichel Boils down to a choice between Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar, with hardly anything between them. Schmeichel (five titles, one European Cup) gets the nod, but only because he came before Van der Sar (four titles, one European Cup) and broke the mould.
Rightback: Gary Neville Paul Parker was an essential component of Ferguson's first title-winning team but Neville is the stand-out candidate. Loyal, brave - a bit of a pain sometimes. But committed and pretty good too. First-team career lasted 19 years and 602 appearances.
Centreback: Jaap Stam Ferguson has admitted to making one of his few mistakes in allowing Stam to leave in 2001. Only at United for three seasons but won the title in every one, in addition to the Champions League. Strong in the tackle and an excellent reader of the game. Few come close - but some do. Rio Ferdinand for a start.
Centreback: Nemanja Vidic The Serbian holds the rare distinction of being confirmed a United player on Christmas Day. Struggled at first but has gone on to become one of the world's best defenders. And he has ended that nightmare run against Fernando Torres as well. Has the strength to match any opponent and is proving an outstanding captain.
Left-back: Patrice Evra Few could quibble if this spot went to Denis Irwin, or even Phil Neville. Evra is slightly better though, especially in an attacking sense.
Right-wing: Cristiano Ronaldo Now the arguments begin. David Beckham is an obvious choice here and his efforts deserve due mention. But someone who was crowned the world's best player during his time at United - and is still rated in the top two - has to have a place. Ronaldo's trickery was not to everyone's taste. Forty-two goals in a single season certainly was.
Central Midfield: Roy Keane The Irish colossus patrolled the United midfield as though it was his own personal fiefdom. His duels with Patrick Vieira were the stuff of legend and performance in the 1999 Champions League semi-final against Juventus in Turin, when he was already booked and out of the final, will stand comparison with any.
Central Midfield: Paul Scholes Sometimes decisions are so tough, it is best to let others make them. Bryan Robson, Paul Ince, Michael Carrick even. But when great players such as Xavi and Edgar Davids are asked to name the man who made United tick, Scholes is the name they always come up with. That will do for me.
Left-wing: Ryan Giggs Ferguson likened Giggs to "a piece of paper blowing in the wind" when he first saw him as a schoolboy. Nearly 900 appearances later, the Welshman is still going strong. Barring the first FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup triumph in 1991, Giggs has played a part in all Ferguson's successes.
Centre-forward: Wayne Rooney Arrived a teenage sensation, then condemned to live in Ronaldo's shadow, Rooney is now starting to blossom. Carried United into their post-Ronaldo season, scoring 32 goals before injury intervened and personal problems came to light. Now back to his best and ready to assume the mantle of greatness for which he was destined.
Centre-forward: Eric Cantona. More than any single player, Cantona transformed United from nearly men to champions. Arrived with the swagger of a man destined to usurp Denis Law as the new king. Fifteen years after his departure, he is still adored, that infamous night at Crystal Palace merely enhancing his legend.
Peter Schmeichel (signed from Brondby, 1991) - Widely regarded as the greatest goalkeeper in Premier League history, the Dane's heroic efforts provided clean sheets aplenty and the security at the back which was so key to United's success throughout the 1990s. Schmeichel, recruited for around £500,000, knew how to intimidate opposition strikers by making optimum use of his frame and at times appeared just as fearful for his defenders, who would frequently receive a rollicking from him. Capped eight glorious years with the club by skippering United - in the absence of the suspended Roy Keane - in the 1999 Champions League final as Ferguson's men secured the treble.
Eric Cantona (signed from Leeds, 1992) - Cantona's five-year spell at United will never be forgotten. The Frenchman, who cost Ferguson just over £1million, gave the club's fans many a moment to savour on the pitch with his dazzling skills, which helped the Red Devils to a haul of four Premier League titles and two FA Cups. But what perhaps cemented his iconic status was the way he played the part of the tortured genius. The most infamous instance of his short temper was the kung-fu kick he aimed at a Crystal Palace supporter and he made philosophical comments afterwards about seagulls following a trawler. It was somewhat appropriate that he exited early leaving the crowd wanting more, retiring aged 30 in 1997.
Roy Keane (signed from Nottingham Forest, 1993) - The £3.75million Ferguson paid Forest for Keane was a British transfer record at the time, but there is little question that he got value for money. In 12 years of service, the Irish midfielder was United's engine room and driving force as they dominated English football through the 1990s and into the next decade. He also led them to the 1999 Champions League final, only to miss the game through suspension. Keane succeeded Cantona as captain and was just as combustible a character, if not more so. But it was that edge on the field that so endeared him to United fans and made him the player everyone else wanted in their team.
Cristiano Ronaldo (signed from Sporting Lisbon, 2003) - Ferguson signed a teenage Ronaldo for £12.24million and it looked as if he may have paid over the odds for little more than a showboater in the early days of the Portuguese forward's United career. He soon showed his game was not just about stepovers, though, developing into one of the world's most potent players. Ronaldo scored an incredible total of 42 goals for the club in the 2007-08 season as the Red Devils won the Champions League. Although his exit to Real Madrid a year later was a blow, the £80million fee he commanded softened it considerably.
Edwin van der Sar (signed from Fulham, 2005) - Van der Sar was 34 when he arrived at Old Trafford for an undisclosed fee, but the Dutch goalkeeper was in no way a fading force. It soon became apparent that Ferguson had finally found the solution in a position which had been a problem for United since Schmeichel's departure, as Van der Sar's reliable hands helped the team achieve a new period of success. He broke a multitude of records with his clean sheets in the 2008-09 season and finally retired from football in 2011, having won four Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Red Devils.
Football's longest-serving managers When Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates an incredible 25 years as Manchester United manager, he will be passing a milestone for English football.
However, he has some way to go before he reaches the impressive mark of Guy Roux, who had been at Auxerre for 44 years when he stood down in 2005. Here, Press Association Sport presents a list of Europe's longest-serving managers, with a few other notables thrown in.
44 years - Guy Roux (Auxerre 1961-2005)43 years - Willie Maley (Celtic 1887-1940) 34 years - Bill Struth (Rangers 1920-1954) 25 years - Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United 1986-present) 24 years - Ronnie McFall (Portadown 1986-present) 24 years - Dario Gradi (Crewe 1983-2007) 19 years - Foppe de Haan (Heerenveen 1985-2004) 16 years - Valery Lobanovskiy (Dynamo Kiev 1974-1990, also 1997-2002). 15 years - Arsene Wenger (Arsenal 1996-present) 12 years - Thomas Schaaf (Werder Bremen 1999-present). 12 years - John Coleman (Accrington Stanley 1999-present) 9 years - David Moyes (Everton 2002-present) ***Fred Everiss spent 46 years at West Brom (1902-48) in a combined manager/secretary role. However, much of his work was administrative and he did not pick the team.
VDV hopes RVP streak ends Tottenham Hotspur star Rafael van der Vaart has admitted hoping compatriot Robin van Persie's purple patch for Arsenal ends soon.
The Arsenal captain has been in fine fettle for the Gunners, scoring 29 goals in 28 games for his side since the start of this year, and has been in the limelight after notching an impressing hat-trick against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a 5-3 win last weekend, as well as once again scoring on Saturday night to help his side to a 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion.
Although Van der Vaart has been happy at his compatriot's success, the Tottenham star admits that it is unsettling to see the Gunners back on track this quickly, and fears that it could jeopardize his club's own hopes at a Champions League place this season.
According to reports in the Daily Mail, the midfield maestro said: "I text him (Van Persie) every game. Sometimes I say congratulations but I hope he is not going to continue scoring like he does because it might be a problem for us.
He added: "Last Saturday he scored three nice goals against Chelsea and, yes, it looks like a rivalry between him and me. But I really enjoy his game."
Van Persie started the Gunners' Champions League draw with Marseille on the bench, but was recalled to the starting line-up against West Brom as Arsenal won their 400th Premier League game.
While the star striker was unable to match his hat-trick heroics at Chelsea , he proved to be the difference once more, netting Arsenal's first goal and then turning provider for both Thomas Vermaelen and Mikel Arteta to round off a comprehensive victory.
Chelsea rearguard earns AVB praise 6 November 2011
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas hailed his team's defensive effort after their 1-0 win over Blackburn at Ewood Park.
A Frank Lampard header in the 51st minute was enough for the visitors to secure all three points, but Villas-Boas was thrilled with his defenders, who helped the team to their first clean sheet since the opening day of the Premier League.
Villas-Boas said a win of any type, given the team had lost two league games in succession, was crucial."It was important to win the game no matter what and no matter what kind of conditions," Villas-Boas said. "
"Two-nil would be better, we were close to it at the end but couldn't get it and had to suffer a little bit and managed to hold on to a clean sheet.""Every set play you felt they were dangerous and we managed to be brave enough to defend them."
"It's never easy at Ewood Park, particularly after the moment we were going through with back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, and also bearing in mind that Blackburn are in desperate need of points."
Blackburn manager Steve Kean felt his side had deserved something from the match after spurning several good chances to score."I think we deserved at least something," he told Sky Sports. "There was vast spells in the game where we dominated, especially in the second half."
"I think the amount of chances that we created against a very good Chelsea side I've got to take my hat off to the lads.""They were exceptional in their application and their work ethic. We just felt as though, but for a couple of good saves and the width of a coat of paint on the crossbar we could have got something.
"Kean was also disappointed by the loss of defender Chris Samba with a hamstring strain in the first half."Unfortunately we lost Chris. He's pulled his hamstring," he said. "That's disappointing because he's an influential figure for us. He's excellent in both boxes."
Dalglish fumes at ´unacceptable´ draw 6 November 2011
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has labelled his side's performance as 'unacceptable' after their 0-0 draw with Swansea at Anfield.
Liverpool were frustrated by a committed Swansea outfit and were held to their fourth home league draw in just six fixtures so far this season, with Dalglish leaving reporters in no doubt about how he felt."The performance was disappointing," Dalglish said.
"Swansea played the way we expected them to play but we certainly didn’t play the way we’d expected to play.""Anything we’re good at we certainly didn’t produce much of today.
We’re usually good at passing and moving but there wasn’t much of that today when we got it back we gave it away quickly and most of the times when we gave it to them they got up the pitch well.""We seem to be doing it in most of the games we’re playing at the moment.
If we’d scored early on it might have changed the way the game went but we didn’t so it’s hypothetical."The problems we’ve got there are problems we can sort ourselves."Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers believes his side made a significant stride forward with the result, and feels they are starting to settle into life in the Premier League.
"I thought today we made another step forward," Rodgers told Sky Sports. "We've played a big team today.""I felt coming in to the game today we were better equipped. We've had 10 games in the Barclays Premier League and I felt that we've now got the confidence to compete at this level so to come here and perform like that was obviously fantastic."
"I said to them afterwards that there aren't too many teams that play at Anfield and get clapped off at the end so that was a nice gesture."
Redknapp won't rush Spurs return
Harry Redknapp has been advised to stay away from football for "four to five weeks" but the Tottenham manager hopes to be back before that.
Wolves hit out at spitting Alcaraz
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy and his players slammed Wigan defender Antolin Alcaraz after television replays appeared to show him spitting at right-back Richard Stearman.
Lindegaard pays tribute to Sir Alex
Anders Lindegaard was thrilled Manchester United could help make manager Sir Alex Ferguson's day even more special with three points against Sunderland.
Wenger eyeing further improvement
Arsene Wenger is proud of the spirit Arsenal are currently showing but admits his much-improved side still has work to do to.
Dalglish calm despite missed chances
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits home draws are having a detrimental effect on the club's campaign but his overall view of their prospects has not changed.
Lindegaard hails Rio-Vidic partnership
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard was pleased to have a solid centre-back pairing in front of him during the side's 1-0 win over Sunderland.
Wenger: Can't compare City to Barca
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says it's too early to mention Manchester City in the same breath as European champions Barcelona.
Dalglish hits out at Suarez critics
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has lashed out at those claiming star striker Luis Suarez is a diver.
Vidic delight at Ferdinand reunion
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic was pleased after reuniting with Rio Ferdinand in the heart of defence in his side's 1-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday.
Anton Ferdinand receives death threats
Reports emanating from England suggest that QPR defender Anton Ferdinand has been the subject of death threats following his part in a race row involving John Terry.
Lampard remains in AVB's plans
Frank Lampard has been given the biggest indication yet that he remains central to the plans of Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas.
Wenger pleased with Arteta integration
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is delighted Spaniard Mikel Arteta is adapting to the Gunners' style of play.
Coyle: Bolton must be consistent
Bolton manager Owen Coyle has challenged his side to deliver consistently after finally hitting the standards he demands.
Van Basten: RVP should stay at Arsenal
Netherlands legend Marco van Basten has urged compatriot Robin van Persie to stay with Arsenal and reject all suitors.
Wilshere: I will always be a Gunner
Jack Wilshere has made a stunning guarantee to stay with Arsenal for his whole career.
Cantona: Ferguson's not done yet
In a warning to the rest of Manchester United's rivals, ex-Red Devil Eric Cantona thinks Sir Alex Ferguson is still hungry for success.
Agger: Liverpool were 'headless chickens'
Daniel Agger was so incensed by Liverpool's 0-0 draw against Swansea he slammed his team-mates as "headless chickens".
Platt pleased by Man City form
Manchester City assistant boss David Platt says the Blues' post-Champions League form has come as a welcome surprise.
Van der Vaart happy at Spurs
Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has praised Harry Redknapp for helping him settle at White Hart Lane and insists he is happy to stay.
Charlton hails 'genius' Ferguson
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has labelled Sir Alex Ferguson "a genius" whose record at the club will stand forever.
Jol unhappy over penalty claim
Martin Jol claimed Fulham should have been awarded an injury-time penalty in Sunday's 3-1 Barclays Premier League defeat by Tottenham.
Agger: Liverpool were 'headless chickens' Daniel Agger was so incensed by Liverpool's 0-0 draw against Swansea he slammed his team-mates as "headless chickens".
The 26-year-old was frustrated following their limp performance at Anfield, and believes that they will not be good enough to qualify for Champions League football for a third season in a row at this rate.
According to reports in the Sun, the defender raged: "If we play like this, we won't do it.
"Sometimes we looked like headless chickens running around after the ball.
"I think everyone was angry and disappointed, some more than others, but that's the way it is."
Liverpool's home form has been indifferent this season, with the Merseyside club winning just two of six league matches at home so far, and Agger was not pleased.
He added: "That record of two wins from six games speaks for itself. It is far from good enough.
"We have got to move up a level or two.
"I don't know how we can drop that far from last week.
"We were really, really bad. When we got the ball we lost it straight away. We were not sharp enough.
"We have to win these type of games, no matter which kind of team we put out.
"We are Liverpool Football Club. We have to win our home games.
"You have to give them (Swansea) credit because they played well. That doesn't make our performance better", the Dane sighed.
