[caption id="attachment_79952" align="alignright" width="285"] Roberto Mancini - Man City[/caption]Roberto Mancini is pleased with a draw against Liverpool because he obviusly understands that Liverpool always makes problems for big teams by taking 3 points from them.

Liverpool gaffer, Brendan Rogers has told press he wishes to strengthen numbers in his squad, and will splash the cash before the transfer window ends! Liverpool have gotten just one point out of their first two games this season and have looked rather dismal at the back.

Premier League, Liverpool v Manchester City highlights and goals video. Played on Sunday 26 August 2012. Scorers: Martin Škrtel, Yaya Touré, Luis Suarez, Carlos Tévez.

Europa League, Hearts v Liverpool highlights and goals video. Played on Thursday 23 August 2012. Scorer: Andy Webster.

Liverpool boss, Brendan Rodgers has labelled himself "a nutcase" if he was to let Andy Carroll go out on loan this season. The striker has attracted interest from several Premier League outlets, including West Ham but the Liverpool gaffer has dismissed talk of the player leaving the club, whether it's on loan or permanently.

Liverpool take on Hearts, in an all British affair this week in the Europa League, but will be minus two key players. Gaffer, Brendan Rogers has taken the bold decision in resting captain, Steven Gerrard and striker, Luis Suarez.

Newcastle United have stood firm and refused to meet Liverpool's £20m price tag, for former striker Andy Carroll. The English giant has seemed keen on a return to the Direct Arena but Newcastle have told Brendan Rogers, they will not bid £20m for the striker.

The Wigan boss was heavily linked with a move to Anfield at the end of last season, following Kenny Daglish's departure, but negotiations 'broke down' and terms couldn't be agreed between the two parties.

The 25-year old winger has been linked with several Premier League clubs, such as Liverpool, Sunderland and Tottenham. Johnson has failed to break into the City first team ever since joining the Sky Blues, back in 2010.

Premier League, West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool highlights and goals video. Played on Saturday 18 August 2012. Scorers: Zoltan Gera, Peter Odemwingie, Romelu Lukaku.