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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PROPHECY – WIN MORE!Chelsea, MU, Liverpool are the favorites Updated Odds on Outright Winner of Champions League . Brought to you By Ecobika Soccer Betting. 2006/07 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals 1st leg: 03/04 April 2nd leg: 10/11 April.Milan v Bayern MünchenAbsolute favorite is: Milan (click to bet), even if Bayern beat out Real Madrid and Celtic was a hero in MilanPSV Eindhoven v LiverpoolThe easiest possible opponent for Pool! Liverpool away win here (click to bet)Roma v Manchester UnitedThis is a much more tricky game, as you may think for the first sight. Roma defeated Lyon on the away match. Under 2.5 goals with these excellent oddsChelsea v ValenciaMore or less the second best team for Chelsea, Valencia is the second weakest team! Chelsea to win (bet with the best oddsTo Win Outright UEFA Champions League 2006/07Chelsea 4.00 BetMan Utd 4.33Liverpool 5.50AC Milan 7.00Valencia 9.00Bayern Munich 9.00Roma 11.00PSV 19.00Copyright Ecobika sportsbetting.
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Getting the new stadium right must be our priority

Getting the new stadium right must be our priority
Mar 16 2007
by Sam Johnstone, Liverpool supporter, Liverpool Daily Post


WITH the euphoria of Barcelona now behind us, it's time to start concentrating on regaining third place in the League.
Aston Villa won't be easy to beat, despite their lacklustre form over the last few months. Martin O'Neill is a manager I admire very much but I do expect us to come away with three points, though, as the Barca effect will hopefully push our league form.
The break in games has given fans the chance to digest both the Barca game, and the arrival of the new owners. They've made their mark straightaway, with the suspension of works on the new stadium the first sign that Gillett and Hicks mean business.
Whether an 80,000 capacity is required for footballing reasons I'm not sure, but it seems obvious that they have other uses in mind for the new ground. It's a shame that work has stopped so soon after starting, but getting the new stadium right is a priority.
I was more worried by the news that a number of loans had been obtained by the new owners for their purchase of the club. Though very different from the Glazer takeover of United, it's still a bit disturbing to hear that the club may have to service the interest payments on the loans. Gillett and Hicks are the guarantors, so it shouldn't affect the club too much, but it was slightly off-putting all the same.
With the future looking secure it seems perverse to look back (something all Reds are always accused of, but when you have a history like ours it's hard not to reminisce!) but I've been thinking about my first ever game at Anfield which was 30 years ago today.
I was lucky enough to lose my Reds virginity at the St Etienne game, and though I can't remember a thing about the game, I do recall how I felt when I left the ground as a 10-year-old. If I had known such words at the time I would have said exhilarated, but all I know is that I was equal parts scared, excited and shattered.
Maybe now, 30 years after our first big cup win the nation will honour the architect of our dominance in granting Bob Paisley the knighthood he deserves?
Bob may be gone, but the strength of feeling is still there evidenced by the 45,000-odd signatures asking for recognition.
Come on Tony Blair, you know it's the right thing to do.

English trio kept in draw

English trio kept apart in draw

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United were kept apart in the Champions League quarter-final draw.
Jose Mourinho's side face Valencia, while Liverpool were paired with Arsenal's conquerors PSV Eindhoven and Manchester United meet AS Roma.
The draw was also made for the semi-final, and it will see Chelsea and Liverpool meet in a repeat of the 2005 clash if they both emerge victorious.
Manchester United will play AC Milan or Bayern Munich if they beat AS Roma.
All the Premiership sides are likely to be happy with their draw, with the prospect left open for an all-English final in Athens on 23 May.
Liverpool have already beaten PSV in the group stages, winning 2-0 at Anfield after drawing 0-0 in Holland - and they have the added incentive of having the second leg at home.
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PSV coach Ronald Koeman, however, gets another chance to prove he is the nemesis of Premiership clubs.
He sent Manchester United and Liverpool crashing out of the competition last season while he was with Benfica, and engineered Arsenal's downfall in this year's tournament.
If Chelsea and Liverpool go through, Mourinho will have his sights set on revenge for their defeat against Rafael Benitez's side at the same stage two years ago.
If they both go through, the second leg will again be at Anfield, where Luis Garcia's controversial goal sent Liverpool to the final, where they beat AC Milan on penalties.
Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson will hold high hopes of reaching his first final since 1999 after drawing dark horses Roma and facing a possible meeting with AC Milan or Bayern.
But Ferguson says United must be cautious: "We respect Roma's result against Lyon, they have great players like Daniele De Rossi and Mancini.
"Obviously we do not look beyond this game. We must concentrate on this game and we are looking forward to it.
We must be cautious. We don't want to make the same mistake as last year
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez
"We have never played Roma before. That is the great excitement in Europe, playing teams you've never met."
Roma coach Luciano Spalletti admitted it was a tricky draw, but said his side has nothing to fear from the Premiership leaders.
"Unlike us, Man Utd have a lot of experience in this competition and a lot of tradition," said Spalletti.
"But we must be optimistic. I have confidence in my team, we have every intention of going all the way."
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says his side will not be taking PSV lightly, even though the Reds have beaten the Dutch side in the group stages.
"PSV are a very good team," said Benitez. "They have improved since we last met and showed their quality by beating Arsenal. There are no favourites.
"Sometimes knowing your opponents can be an advantage but sometimes it can be a disadvantage as they'll know us too.
"We must be cautious. We don't want to make the same mistake as last year."
PSV coach Ronald Koeman admitted he was disappointed to be drawn against Liverpool once again.
"I do think that all clubs are tricky, but the fact is that we already had them in the group stage," said the Dutch legend.
"You want to go somewhere else - all other clubs would have been nice. But we are glad that we are part of this stage of the tournament."
Quarter-final drawAC Milan v Bayern Munich (First leg 3 April, second leg 11 April)PSV Eindhoven v LIVERPOOL(First leg 3 April, second leg 11 April)Roma v MANCHESTER UNITED(First leg 4 April, second leg 10 April)CHELSEA v Valencia (First leg 4 April, second leg 10 April)
Semi-final drawRoma or MANCHESTER UNITED v AC Milan or Bayern Munich(First leg 24 April, second leg 2 May)CHELSEA or Valencia v PSV Eindhoven or LIVERPOOL(First leg 25 April, second leg 1 May)

AGG 2-2

Liverpool 0-1 Barcelona (agg 2-2)
Liverpool win on away goals
By Phil McNulty

Jamie Carragher celebrates Liverpool reaching the last eightEidur Gudjohnsen's late goal left Liverpool hanging on against Barcelona before reaching the last eight of the Champions League on away goals.
The former Chelsea star rounded Pepe Reina after 75 minutes to leave Liverpool, who had dominated, living on their nerves in the closing stages.
John Arne Riise and Momo Sissoko both struck the bar as Liverpool left Barcelona's stars in the shade.
Ronaldinho hit a post, but Liverpool deserved to reach the quarter-final.
News conference: Frank Rijkaard
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez named the team that won so brilliantly in the Nou Camp, and they did everything but extend that lead in a pulsating first 45 minutes.
Barcelona's array of attacking riches, Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi - were barely seen.
Riise's trademark shooting was used to thunderous effect in the early stages, firing inches wide with an angled drive after seven minutes, then rattling the bar from 20 yards three minutes later.
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Sissoko had an eventful first half, which included a yellow card for a foul on Deco that rules him out of Liverpool's next Champions League game.
Barcelona engineered a remarkable escape to keep the tie alive after 25 minutes.
Victor Valdes produced a stunning double save from Craig Bellamy and Dirk Kuyt before captain Carles Puyol scrambled Riise's header off the line.
Barcelona's nerves were fraying, and they were fortunate again when Valdes' poor clearance landed at the feet of Sissoko 40 yards out, but his speculative shot bounced off the top of the bar with with the goal unguarded.
Ronaldinho burst into life seven minutes after the interval, escaping three defenders before striking the outside of the post as Anfield held its breath.
The Brazilian's strike partner Eto'o looked short of match fitness, and it was no surprise when he was substituted on the hour by Ludovic Giuly.
Steven Gerrard was Liverpool's best attacking outlet, shooting wide after a typical surge, then testing Valdes with a powerful drive.
Former Chelsea star Gudjohnsen was sent on for defender Lilian Thuram in a desperate move by Barcelona - and the move paid off when he put Barcelona ahead on the night with 15 minutes left.
Messi played in the Icelander, who slipped away from Jermaine Pennant and rounded Pepe Reina for a cool finish.
Gerrard was again forcing Liverpool forward, and once again Valdes was forced to block at the near post as Barcelona knew they had to go for broke.
Substitute Peter Crouch shot over from close range in the dying seconds, but it did not prove costly.
Liverpool: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Agger, Arbeloa, Gerrard, Sissoko, Alonso, Riise (Aurelio 77), Kuyt (Crouch 89), Bellamy (Pennant 67).Subs Not Used: Dudek, Hyypia, Mascherano, Zenden.
Booked: Arbeloa, Sissoko, Pennant, Reina.
Barcelona: Valdes, Thuram (Gudjohnsen 71), Marquez, Puyol, Oleguer, Xavi, Iniesta, Deco, Messi, Eto'o (Giuly 61), Ronaldinho.Subs Not Used: Jorquera, Zambrotta, Edmilson, Sylvinho, Saviola.
Booked: Thuram.
Goals: Gudjohnsen 75.
Att: 45,000
Ref: Herbert Fandel (Germany).

Liverpool v Man Utd

Gerrard out to dent Man Utd hopes

Watch more of the interview... Football FocusSat 3 March, from 1210 GMTLiverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits the chance to dent Manchester United's title hopes will add "extra spice" to the game between the two on Saturday.
United's lead could be cut to six points if they lose and Chelsea, who have a game in hand, beat Portsmouth.
"It adds an extra spice to the game," the midfielder told Football Focus.
"Although there are only three points at stake, the game means that extra bit more and we would love to get three points from it."
Liverpool have not won a league match against United at Anfield since November 2001 and Gerrard is determined to change that poor run of form in what he calls a "massive fixture".
"We are obviously going to give everything we have got to try and change that record. That hurts deeply."
But the all-action midfielder knows United will be a tough side to overcome and, despite the talents of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, has cited their defence as a key factor in their success.
He added: "You have to admire the way that they are playing at the moment. They're defending really well and that's what people forget.
Everyone talks about the attacking players like Rooney and Ronaldo, who are world class players and playing really well at the moment, but you have to give credit to the keeper and back four for keeping clean sheets.
"Also the manager as well. He still has that hunger to take them to the top and you have to take your hat off to him."
Watch more of this interview on Football Focus on BBC ONE this Saturday at 1210 GMT.