Premier League previews: Liverpool

New manager Brendan Rodgers has been asked to reshape Reds as a league force but cut wage bill at the same time

Guardian writers' predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter's prediction, but the average of our writers' tips)

Last season's position: 8th

Odds to win the league: 16-1

There has been no talk of a top-four finish from the powers-that-be at Liverpool this summer, no "major disappointment" quote that can return to haunt the manager should he win the Carling Cup, reach the FA Cup final but limp home lame in the Premier League. It is just as well. The Champions League is key to Fenway Sports Group's vision in a world of Financial Fair Play and a formidable target for Brendan Rodgers with the players currently at his disposal.

Putting the truth on the record has not... [via Guardian - Football]