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Pepe Reina today insisted Liverpool fans can trust the Reds to get their season back on track after a mixed start to the 2009-10 campaign.

Defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have seen Rafael Benitez's side lose two of their opening three matches. While Reina accepts there is plenty of room for improvement, the goalkeeper is adamant the Liverpool players will turn things around sooner rather than later. "The fans can trust us until the end because as a team we have always been strong," the 26-year-old told Liverpoolfc.tv. "Obviously we are disappointed because it is not normal for us to play three games and lose two of them, but we have to look forward, try to improve and carry on with our title challenge. "We are the same team as last season - the same team that won 86 points in the league. "Nothing has changed except that some players have left and some have come in, but we are still a strong team. "We have plenty of good players in the dressing room and we have to look forward because as soon as we win two or three games in a row things will change a lot." Reina predicts the title race will be much more open this season and is anticipating strong challenges from the likes of Villa, Spurs and Manchester City - although he admits it is far too early for anyone to be speaking about potential champions. "Teams like Villa, Tottenham and Man City will be involved in the title race and I think the eventual champions will probably win no more than 82 points this season," said Anfield's No.25. "Tottenham are playing at a good level. They were probably better than us in the first game of the season, especially in the first half. "But it is too early to speak about teams. We have to wait a little bit longer." On a personal note, Reina has begun the season in impressive fashion, leading manager Benitez to hail the custodian as the 'complete goalkeeper'. However, the Spain international says he would gladly swap any individual praise for maximum points for the Reds. "I am pleased that I have probably had two good games at the beginning of the season, but I can't be happy because we have lost two out of three," he said. "I know Rafa trusts me and it is positive when you feel this trust on yourself. All I can do is keep working and trying to improve. I am only 26, so there is still plenty of time for me to improve. "But every single player, member of staff and everybody who works at Liverpool help make up this great club, and it is each of us that can help Liverpool be successful."

Liverpool V Stoke City

LIVERPOOL V STOKE CITY
Wednesday 19 August 2009 20:00

Liverpool will entertain Stoke City in their first home game of the 2009-10 Barclays Premier League season.

The Reds will be hoping for better fortune against The Potters after drawing both matches last campaign.

Glen Johnson is set to make his league debut at Anfield for the Reds.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR V LIVERPOOL

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR V LIVERPOOL
Sunday 16 August 2009 16:00

Liverpool kick-off their 2009-10 Barclays Premier League campaign against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.

The Reds will be looking to improve on their impressive showing last season after finishing as runners-up.

Rafa Benitez enjoys a good record at White Hart Lane, although Liverpool will be keen to avenge the two defeats they suffered at the hands of Harry Redknapp's side in North London last term.

Glen Johnson could make his league bow for the Reds men after swapping Portsmouth for Merseyside over the summer.

First Picture's Aquilani

New signing Alberto Aquilani enjoyed watching his first competitive action as a Liverpool player earlier today when he joined Rafael Benitez at the Academy to see the Reds in a behind closed doors friendly. Aquilani, who will be officially paraded as a Liverpool player later this week, sat alongside his new manager to talk football as Liverpool overcame Oldham 2-0, thanks to goals from Lucas and Daniel Ayala.

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RAFA: CARRA WILL BE READY FOR SPURS
Paul Hassall at Anfield 09 August 2009
Rafael Benitez is confident Jamie Carragher will be fit for next Sunday's Barclays Premier League opener with Spurs.
The Reds defender limped off after just 15 minutes of the pre-season clash with Atletico Madrid but the boss revealed his decision to replace his vice-captain was purely precautionary.
"He's okay," Benitez told his post-match press conference.
"He twisted his ankle and it was just a precaution to bring him off because we have had problems with the other centre backs and we wanted to protect him."
Asked if it was a concern with Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger already out injured, Benitez added: "We will have to wait now, the three players are injured, but improving so I think they will be fit for the next game.
"When you twist your ankle, you normally need two or three days and after you will have the inflammation, but you will be okay."
The injury to Carragher saw Mikel San Jose partner Daniel Ayala for the remainder of the match and Benitez admits the injury problems in defence have left him with a decision to make.
"We have two options; one is to bring someone in and the other is to keep working with the young players," he said. "If everything is okay and we have the three centre backs fit, someone will be the fourth, so we will have to decide.
"At this moment, one solution is to keep working with them. Young players sometimes need opportunity so we will see."

Liverpool F.C - The Red Revolution

Liverpool Club Information

Full Name: Liverpool Football Club
Nickname: The Reds
Founded: 1892 (March 15)
Ground: Anfield (Capacity: 45,362)
Main Rivals: Man U, Everton,Arsenal,Chelsea

Owners: Tom Hicks + George Gillett
Manager: Rafael Benitez

League: Premiership
Previous League Position: 2008/09 season – 2nd

Biggest Win: 11-0 vs. Stromsgodset
Biggest Loss: 1-9 Birmingham
Highest Transfer Fee Paid: Fernando Torres(20m)
Highest Transfer Fee Received: Robbie Fowler(11m)
Most Goals: Ian Rush(346)
Most Appearances: Ian Callaghan(857)

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Stadium Details

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Opened: 1884
Capacity: 45,362
Field: 110 by 74 (yards)
Record Attendance: 61,904 vs. Wolves (FA Cup)
Lowest Attendance: 1000 vs. LoughBorough
Stands: Spion Kop/ Main Stand/ Centenary Stand/ Anfield Road

Tenants: Everton 1884 – 92
Liverpool 1892 - present

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