Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool's nine lives - how the remaining games should go
Rafa Benitez admitted after Saturday's 4-1 thrashing of Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United that Liverpool [LNB]would need to win all their remaining matches to have a chance of catching the Red Devils.[LNB]Here, Sportsmail takes a look at how they might fare over those nine games.[LNB]Off the boil: Villa boss Martin O'Neill[LNB]Aston Villa (home) March 22As Liverpool have flourished in recent times, Villa have floundered and their paper-thin squad is showing the effects of a long, hard season. Verdict: win[LNB]Fulham (away) April 6Roy Hodgson's men were mightily impressive in getting a draw at Anfield earlierin the season, but they have slipped from those standards and may pose less of athreat now they appear all but safe from relegation. Verdict: win[LNB]Blackburn (home) April 11Rovers have improved under Sam Allardyce and are fighting for their lives but,as at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, they should be outclassed. Verdict: win[LNB]Arsenal (home) April 19The Gunners are arguably the Premier League's form side and should have CescFabregas back in their midfield by the time they travel to Merseyside. Two parsimonious defences are likely to dominate. Verdict: draw[LNB][LNB][LNB] Captain fantastic: Fabregas could be back to boost Arsenal's chances[LNB]Hull (away) April 25City's lack of top-flight class has been evident for months and Liverpool are simply too good in every department. Verdict: win[LNB]Newcastle (home) May 2A fallen giant scrambling for survival - potentially led by former Reds strikerMichael Owen, who should have some game time under his belt by then. Dangerous. Verdict: draw[LNB][LNB][LNB] Familair face: Michael Owen will return to Anfield with Newcastle[LNB]West Ham (away) May 9The Hammers have made massive strides under Gianfranco Zola this season buttheir willingness to attack on home turf could prove their undoing. Verdict: win[LNB]West Brom (away) May 16The Baggies have the defensive capabilities of Dad's Army and will surely be relegated by the penultimate round of matches. Put your money on a rout. Verdict: win[LNB][LNB][LNB] Hello again: Robbie Keane only left Liverpool in January[LNB] [LNB]Tottenham (home) May 24Could old-boy Robbie Keane be the man to wreck Liverpool's dream? Given thatSpurs are likely to have nothing to play for, if Benitez's men need the points,they will probably get them. Verdict: winFinal verdict: A haul of 23 points from the final 27 on offer represents good work - but it looks as though the title will be heading to Old Trafford once again.[LNB] All or nothing for Benitez as Liverpool boss targets nine wins to lift the Premier League title[LNB]Man United 1 Liverpool 4: Benitez issues a guide on how to beat United[LNB]Mascherano's joy as Carlos seeks a United front [LNB]Nothing to fear: United are shaky, claims Rafa after Old Trafford rout [LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] [LNB]
