Updated: Wednesday, 28 Aug 2013 22:34 | Comments Luis Suarez could be a set for a highly-charged return at Old Trafford Luis Suarez will make his return from a 10-match ban in Liverpool's Capital One Cup third round at rivals Manchester United. The 26-year-old's future has been the subject of rife speculation this summer after he began agitating for a move away from Anfield. Should Suarez stay past next week's transfer deadline, his first match back after biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic last season will be at Old Trafford against United. The clash is the pick of a third round to be played on 24/25 Septembetr when there will be a repeat of this year's FA Cup final. Wigan shocked Manchester City to triumph
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Dalglish: Suarez support didn’t cause trouble
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists the club's controversial methods of showing their backing for Luis Suarez have been right and proper and have not "caused trouble". GettyImagesLiverpool stars in Luis Suarez t-shirts • PFA chief blasts Suarez defence• Suarez banned for eight games• Liverpool hit back after Suarez ban• Suarez T-shirts bring angry reaction• Choose your Prem Lge XI of 2011 The Reds came in for criticism for their strongly-worded statement in the wake of Suarez's eight-match ban imposed for using insulting words towards Patrice Evra, with a reference to the Manchester United player's skin colour. The statement, which insinuated the FA had already made up their minds about the Uruguay international before the investigation was complete and questioned Evra's reliability as a witness, was widely condemned for being
Kenny Dalglish stands by banned Suarez
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has stated his support for Luis Suarez after the striker received an eight-game ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. GettyImagesKenny Dalglish fully backs Luis Suarez • Suarez banned for eight games• Liverpool hit back over ban Suarez was charged by the Football Association with abusing Evra and referring to his "ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race" in a disciplinary hearing last week. Dalglish, though, has backed the Uruguay international since the incident took place on October 18, and continued to show staunch support after the verdict was handed down. "Very disappointed with today's verdict. This is the time when [Luis Suarez] needs our full support. Let's not let him walk alone. KD," Dalglish said via Twitter. Liverpool, meanwhile, issued
Luis Suarez denies Evra racism claim
FA investigation launched Liverpool say that Luiz Suarez categorically denies the accusation of racism made against him by Manchester United's Patrice Evra. GettyImagesPatrice Evra battles Luis Suarez • Gerrard: Rooney must go to Euro 2012• FA to investigate Evra claims During Saturday's 1-1 draw at Anfield, the players were involved in a lengthy dispute and Evra was booked by referee Andre Marriner. In post-match, Evra told Canalplus: "There are cameras, you can see him. He says a certain word to me at least 10 times. "I was very upset. In 2011 you can't say things like this. He knows what he said, the ref knows it, it will come out. I won't repeat what he said, but it was a racist word, and he said it more
FA to investigate Evra’s Suarez accusations
The Football Association has confirmed it will look into a report made to referee Andre Marriner after Saturday's 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Manchester United. GettyImagesPatrice Evra battles Luis Suarez • Premier League: City go top• Jolly: Ferguson shuffles his pack• Premier League gallery It is believed the investigation will follow claims of alleged racist abuse made by United defender Patrice Evra against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez. In a statement released late on Saturday, the FA said: "The Football Association has this evening been made aware of an incident that is alleged to have occurred during the Liverpool versus Manchester United fixture at Anfield today. "Referee Andre Marriner was made aware of an allegation at the end of the fixture and has subsequently reported this to The