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January 1, 2009 Thursday
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LONDON - LIVERPOOL manager Rafa Benitez pledged on Wednesday to help captain Steven Gerrard clear his name after returning to training for the first time since being charged with assault and affray over a bar brawl.

With three weeks until his first court appearance, Benitez said the England star is 'focused solely on his football' - putting aside concerns about a potential five-year prison sentence as Liverpool pursues its first league title in 19 years.

 
Romance of the FA Cup dulls

LONDON - THE third round of the FA Cup is a time in the knockout competition renowned for shocks and 'giantkilling' exploits.

New year woes

LONDON: Luiz Felipe Scolari read the riot act to his Chelsea under-performers in a stormy club meeting on Tuesday.

Liverpool's Rafael Benitez had to reassure captain Steven Gerrard his squad place was safe after the midfielder was charged with assault.

Jay Simpson loaned to W. Brom

LONDON - WEST Bromwich Albion, the bottom club in the Premier League have signed striker Jay Simpson on loan from top-flight rivals Arsenal for the rest of the season, it was announced on Wednesday.

   
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