Reaction
Jamie Carragher: Mario Balotelli used "common sense" in penalty controversy
Jamie Carragher claims that Mario Balotelli used "common sense" to take the penalty off Jordan Henderson in the Liverpool's 1-0 win over Besiktas in the Europa League.
Feb 21, 17:19
Brendan Rodgers downplays Mario Balotelli incident
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers attempts to downplay an incident that saw Mario Balotelli take a penalty against Besiktas without his permission.
Feb 20, 14:26
Steve Nicol questions whether Jordan Henderson is ready to captain Liverpool
Steve Nicol questions whether Jordan Henderson is "ready" to captain Liverpool following Thursday night's penalty controversy involving Mario Balotelli.
Feb 20, 11:26
Jamie Carragher: 'Mario Balotelli right man to take penalty for Liverpool'
Jamie Carragher believes that Mario Balotelli was the right man to take Liverpool's penalty in last night's Europa League clash against Besiktas.
Feb 20, 11:02
Liverpool's Mario Balotelli thanks Jordan Henderson for letting him take penalty
Mario Balotelli thanks teammate Jordan Henderson for allowing him to take Liverpool's crucial penalty against Besiktas.
Feb 20, 01:37
Jordan Henderson: 'I wanted to take penalty against Besiktas'
Liverpool stand-in captain Jordan Henderson admits that he wanted to take the penalty given to the Reds in Thursday's Europa League clash against Besiktas.
Feb 19, 22:42
Steven Gerrard unhappy with 'disrespectful' Mario Balotelli
Steven Gerrard accuses Liverpool teammate Mario Balotelli of 'direspecting' Jordan Henderson for stripping him of penalty duty in the 1-0 win over Besiktas.
Feb 19, 22:38
The Match
Match Report
Liverpool beat Besiktas 1-0 in their first-leg round-of-32 Europa League tie thanks to a late Mario Balotelli penalty.
Live Commentary
Relive Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Besiktas as a late Mario Balotelli penalty gives his side the edge in their Europa League last-32 clash.
HT Report
Besiktas earn a 0-0 half-time draw with Liverpool in the first leg of their last-32 Europa League clash at Anfield.
Team News
Raheem Sterling starts Liverpool's clash with Besitkas on the bench following a two-game absence through injury.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Europa League round of 32 opening leg between Liverpool and Besiktas.
Form Guide
Build-up
Brendan Rodgers: 'Europe yet to see best of Liverpool this season'
Brendan Rodgers admits to being "frustrated" by Liverpool's performances in the Champions League earlier this season, but insists that his side can learn valuable lessons.
Feb 19, 08:15
Daniel Sturridge plays down Demba Ba threat
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge says that the team aren't focusing too much on Demba Ba ahead of Besiktas's visit to Anfield in the Europa League.
Feb 18, 22:17
Brendan Rodgers sets sights on Europa League glory
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers sets his sights on winning the Europa League this season.
Feb 18, 21:18
Report: Raheem Sterling could make Liverpool return against Besiktas
Raheem Sterling could reportedly make his Liverpool return when they host Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday.
Feb 18, 20:39
Daniel Sturridge eager to make Europa League bow
Daniel Sturridge reveals his eagerness to play a part in the Europa League when Liverpool host Besiktas on Thursday.
Feb 18, 19:58
Slaven Bilic: 'Raheem Sterling can be the best'
Besiktas manager Slaven Bilic believes that Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling can become the best player in England.
Feb 18, 18:54
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers not worried about Demba Ba in Besiktas clash
Brendan Rodgers says that he is unfazed about his team facing Besiktas's Demba Ba on Thursday following the striker's title-ending goal for Chelsea last season.
Feb 18, 14:58
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has 'no chance' of playing in Besiktas clash
Brendan Rodgers confirms that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will not play in Thursday's Europa League clash against Besiktas due to a hamstring injury.
Feb 18, 13:41
Besiktas striker Demba Ba out to upset Liverpool in Europa League meeting
Besiktas striker Demba Ba hopes to upset Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday following his title-crushing antics at Anfield for Chelsea last season.
Feb 17, 06:36
