Wigan have given Liverpool permission to speak with boss Roberto Martinez about the managerial post at Anfield, Latics owner Dave Whelan has confirmed.
"I gave Liverpool permission and he will be talking to them soon," Whelan told Sky Sports News.
"I have always said when a big club comes, I will give permission and they don't come any bigger than Liverpool.
"He has been a fantastic, superb manager [for Wigan]. He will be a difficult act to follow."
Whelan said he hoped Martinez would choose to stay at the DW Stadium but understands the Spaniard's popularity.
"I don't know Roberto's feelings about Liverpool. He will be going with an open mind. I'd love to keep Roberto.
"Unfortunately in this day and age of football there are two or three clubs without managers and Roberto is on the list of every one of them.
"When Liverpool sacked Kenny I did think they would be knocking on the door. If Liverpool are serious then I may lose him."
Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool[carling cup] Highlights Video
Having recorded a dramatic late win on this ground in the Barclays Premier League meeting just nine days earlier, Liverpool went into the game aiming to record a third successive win at Stamford Bridge and reach the last four of the competition for the 14th time.
Maxi Rodriguez and Martin Kelly were the one to score in a five-minute of second half spell. Liverpool extended their unbeaten run to 11 games.
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- Villas-Boas to keep faith in youngsters
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has said that he will stick to his philosophy of playing the club's younger players in their Carling Cup quarter-final against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. This means that Romelu Lukaku, Josh McEachran and Ryan Bertrand are all likely to get a spot in the starting XI.
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Liverpool Vs Chelsea [Match Summary]
After the fantastic display at Standord Bridge, Dalglish said: "If you have a fantastic performance you've got a better chance of getting a result and I think that's what we did."
The 2-1 win over Chelsea was with far more ambitious performance than what they did at Stamford Bridge last season.Glen Johnson(know more about Glen Johnshon) sensational solo goal to seal a win extended Dalglish’s remarkable unbeaten record against Chelsea in his two spells as Reds manager.
Liverpool repeatedly attacked Chelsea with forward players such as Craig Bellamy, Luis Suárez, Dirk Kuyt and Maxi Rodríguez.Maxi Rodriguez scored his first league goal this season in his first appearance for this season.Charlie Adam pressed and dispossed John Obi Mikel which directly led to the Merseyside club’s opening goal by Maxi.
Charlie Adam performed well to prove his worth and find his role in Liverpool. He attempted 53 passes, two clearance, two interceptions and won five of his eight challeges.It was him who assisted for the final winning goal from Johnshon.
Chelsea has lost three of its last four league games.Goal keeper Peter Cech conceded two goal with only three shots on target.Center Back DavidLuiz continued to show his poor tackling, Drogba was not efficient is strike and on-form players like Mata and Sturridge could not play much centrally.In a nutshell, it was a poor defence that caused Chelsea's fall.
Liverpool’s players wore black armbands following the death of goalkeeper Brad Jones’ young son from leukaemia on Friday.
Dalglish said: “That’s when football becomes irrelevant, really, when a five-year-old kid dies.
“We all dread to think what the boy’s gone through. He knows everyone at the club is thinking of him and are sympathetic with him.”
For liverpool they must treat every game as is if they were facing their top four rivals.
Craig Bellamy
Full Name:Craig Douglas Bellamy
D.O.B.: 13 July 1979
Height: 1.73m
Country of Birth:Wales
Town of Birth: Cardiff
Nationality: Welsh
Squad Number:39
Position Forward
Bought: From Newcastle United on 31 January 2011(highest ever amount for a British footballer)
Transfer Fee: £35 million
10/11 Appearances: 9
10/11 Goals: 2
Previous Clubs:
1.1 Norwich City
1.2 Coventry City
1.3 Newcastle United
1.4 Celtic (loan)
1.5 Blackburn Rovers
1.6 Liverpool
1.7 West Ham United
1.8 Manchester City
1.9 Cardiff City (loan)
1.10 Return to Liverpool
Achievements:
Celtic
Winner:
Scottish Cup: 2005
Runner Up:
Scottish Premier League: 2005
Liverpool
Winner:
FA Community Shield: 2006
Runner Up:
UEFA Champions League: 2006–07
Manchester City
Runner Up:
Vodacom Challenge: 2009
The Welsh international had previously fulfilled a boyhood dream when he left Blackburn Rovers for Merseyside for the first time back in 2006 - and despite just one season in L4, he played his part in some dramatic victories.
The diminutive striker hit nine goals in 42 games, including a header in a 2-1 Champions League success over Barcelona in February 2007. He scored one and set up another for John Arne Riise as the Reds beat the reigning European champions in their own backyard.
He netted a debut strike at the Kop end against Maccabi Haifa and was also on target against his former club Blackburn.
His pace and work-rate were to prove valuable assets during the campaign as Liverpool reached another Champions League final, although he was an unused substitute during the 2-1 loss to AC Milan.
Bellamy's only trophy with the Reds was the Community Shield when he set up the winner for Peter Crouch with a perfect left-wing cross in a 2-1 success over Chelsea in Cardiff.
However, with Rafa Benitez looking for a new direction Bellamy joined West Ham in August 2007.
A move to Manchester City then materialised in January 2009 when he proved a very effective weapon playing on the left side of the attack.
He scored two fantastic goals in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford and was a popular figure with the City faithful.
Despite his relationship with the fans he later fell out of favour with Roberto Mancini and spent a season on loan at Cardiff City - before eventually making his Liverpool return.
D.O.B.: 13 July 1979
Height: 1.73m
Country of Birth:Wales
Town of Birth: Cardiff
Nationality: Welsh
Squad Number:39
Position Forward
Bought: From Newcastle United on 31 January 2011(highest ever amount for a British footballer)
Transfer Fee: £35 million
10/11 Appearances: 9
10/11 Goals: 2
Previous Clubs:
1.1 Norwich City
1.2 Coventry City
1.3 Newcastle United
1.4 Celtic (loan)
1.5 Blackburn Rovers
1.6 Liverpool
1.7 West Ham United
1.8 Manchester City
1.9 Cardiff City (loan)
1.10 Return to Liverpool
Achievements:
Celtic
Winner:
Scottish Cup: 2005
Runner Up:
Scottish Premier League: 2005
Liverpool
Winner:
FA Community Shield: 2006
Runner Up:
UEFA Champions League: 2006–07
Manchester City
Runner Up:
Vodacom Challenge: 2009
The Welsh international had previously fulfilled a boyhood dream when he left Blackburn Rovers for Merseyside for the first time back in 2006 - and despite just one season in L4, he played his part in some dramatic victories.
The diminutive striker hit nine goals in 42 games, including a header in a 2-1 Champions League success over Barcelona in February 2007. He scored one and set up another for John Arne Riise as the Reds beat the reigning European champions in their own backyard.
He netted a debut strike at the Kop end against Maccabi Haifa and was also on target against his former club Blackburn.
His pace and work-rate were to prove valuable assets during the campaign as Liverpool reached another Champions League final, although he was an unused substitute during the 2-1 loss to AC Milan.
Bellamy's only trophy with the Reds was the Community Shield when he set up the winner for Peter Crouch with a perfect left-wing cross in a 2-1 success over Chelsea in Cardiff.
However, with Rafa Benitez looking for a new direction Bellamy joined West Ham in August 2007.
A move to Manchester City then materialised in January 2009 when he proved a very effective weapon playing on the left side of the attack.
He scored two fantastic goals in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford and was a popular figure with the City faithful.
Despite his relationship with the fans he later fell out of favour with Roberto Mancini and spent a season on loan at Cardiff City - before eventually making his Liverpool return.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
The fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United is one of the most significant sporting rivalries in football, sometimes referred to as the North West derby. Both clubs hail from the North West of England, with both cities of Liverpool and Manchester historically being part of the county of Lancashire.
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Steven Gerrard Ready To Return To Liverpool's Squad
Steven Gerrard is ready to return to Liverpool's squad.
He was out of the squad for almost six months.He announced his comeback on Wednesday night at Brighton. Steven Gerrard was supposed to return for Liverpool on Sunday's trip to Tottenham.
But now it is announced that he will be back on Liverpool's Carling Cup tie at the Amex Stadium against Brighton.
Liverpool Targets Next Uruguayan Player
Liverpool are looking for another Uruguayan Player, Gaston Ramirez.Currently, he plays for Bologna in Serie A league.
The 20-year-old made his Bologna debut in a 1-1 draw away to Catania on September 26, 2010 and has impressed in Serie A last season notching up seven goals and two assists in 17 starts.
He is being tracked by a number of clubs believed to include Inter Milan, Roma and Barcelona, but the Reds hope they can use the good friendship with between Ramirez and Luis Suarez as a deal breaker much in the same way the he helped to bring Sebastian Coates to Anfield.
Reina Ready To Help Man Utd
Asked if he would help his spanish counterpart crossing the divide to help his rival, Reina said: "I don't know him personally – we have played against each other a few times but I don't have a problem with whatever he needs. I imagine that he can get my telephone number from any friend that we have in common."
Asked if he was contacted by United as they searched for Edwin Van der Sar's replacement, his somewhat evasive answer suggested there was a moment at the end of last year when a move to Old Trafford became a possibility.
He said: "That doesn't matter now. I imagine they had a group of keepers that they were looking at and in the end the one they ended up pushing for was De Gea and I think that they have not got it wrong, far from it, he is going to give great service."
Possible New Signings This Season:Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish has hinted for more signings before the end of the transfer window 2011/12.
Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam, Stewart Downing, Alexander Doni and Jose Enrique are the new players added by Dalglish this season and more are expected to join Anfield this summer.Liverpool has been linked with Stoke's Ryan Shawcross, Bolton's Gary Cahill and Birmingham's Scott Dann ahead of a 31st August transfer deadline.
He said,"Until the transfer window shuts, the most honest answer I can give is, 'I don't know'."
Asked whether Enrique could be Liverpool's final acquisition of the summer, Dalglish, who signed as manager on a permanent basis in May, is quoted as saying: "I don't know - it's the same as I don't know if that's your last question!
"I cannot answer it honestly. I suppose it's a little bit like last year when I was asked, 'when are you signing the contract?' or, 'have you been asked to sign?' - until the transfer window shuts, the most honest answer I can give is, 'I don't know'."
Raul Meireles Move To Chelsea
It is known that Kenny Dalglish has asked for striker Daniel Sturridge in exchange.
Daniel Andre Sturridge (born 1 September 1989) is an English footballer. He started his professional career at Manchester City, where he played in two FA Youth Cup finals. He made his first team debut in 2007, and
Kenny Speaks About Injury Issues
Kenny Dalglish admits that Glen Johnson will ruled out due to injuries meanwhile Daniel Agger will be in the Liverpool squad to face Arsenal.
Agger suffered a dead leg in the opening day draw with Sunderland last week.
Dalglish has to choose between youngster John Flanagan, who started against Sunderland, or go with the fit-again with Martin Kelly at right back.
Dirk Kuyt, who started on the bench against Steve Bruce's men, says he is fit to feature against Arsenal.
Two Strikers To Leave Liverpool
Nabil El Zhar and David Ngog will be leaving Liverpool this season.
Zhar will be joining Spanish side Levante and Ngog is suppose to be joining Bolton.
The Moroccan international Zhar had a year remaining on his contract but had become surplus to requirements, after playing his last game for the Reds in May 2010.
The likely exit of the 22-year-old may well free up some funds for Kenny Dalglish, who admits he will need to sell before he can bring in anymore new faces.
The likely exit of the 22-year-old may well free up some funds for Kenny Dalglish, who admits he will need to sell before he can bring in anymore new faces.
Liverpool Looking For New Center Back:Gary Cahill
Liverpool is looking for a strong center back after signing left back enrique, and Bolton defender Gary Cahill is the target.
The Reds have already signed Newcastle left-back Jose Enrique, and are on the look-out for a new centre-back as the team continues to shape for the future.
Liverpool Chief Confirms Raul Meirless Stay In Liverpool
Liverpool chief Damien Comolli has confirmed the stay of Raul Meireles in Liverpool.
The Portugal midfielder was linked with a move away this summer and Italian sources say Udinese are willing to pay €11 million for his transfer.
Comolli clearly said: "Raul is not for sale."
Meireles is waiting for new contract talks to be opened at Liverpool.
Watch live stream Liverpool Vs Sunderland - 1st Match 2011 online
Liverpool will be playing its first match against Sunderland on 13th august(Saturday) at 14:00 GMT at anfield.
Liverpool will be hoping to get off to a winning start in 2011-12 after a great 2-0 win over Valencia at Anfield at the weekend.
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Charlie Adam, Stewart Downing and Jordan Henderson will be making their Liverpool debuts in the Barclays Premier League this season against Sunderland.
2011-2012 preview: Away Games
With the new season just a week away, we're taking you on a tour of the Barclays Premier League stadiums, looking at the places you'll encounter during 2011-12 and finding out great facts like why Grimsby Town attract more fans that Man Utd.
Emirates Stadium Club: Arsenal
Capacity: 60,355
Initially known as Ashburton Grove, the Emirates is the second largest club ground in England after Manchester United's Old Trafford. Opened in July 2006, it cost Arsenal £390m to build and is used by the Brazilian national team as their European 'home' ground. The total number of supporters estimated to attend Premier League matches at the stadium in one season is 1,140,000; this is 400,000 greater than at their previous home, Highbury.
Club: Aston Villa
Capacity: 42,640
Villa Park has been the home of Aston Villa since 1897. The stadium has hosted many prestigious games including three matches during the 1966 World Cup and four Euro 96 games. It has also played host to a number of FA Cup semi-finals including the 99 replay between Manchester United and Arsenal in which Ryan Giggs scored his famous 'wonder goal' as he turned the Gunners defence inside out. Until 1914, a cycling track ran around the perimeter of the pitch, hosting many cycling and athletics events. The stadium has also staged a number of concerts in the past and has even held religious gatherings. The club are planning to rebuild the North Stand, turning Villa Park into a 50,000-seater stadium.
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