Liverpool F.C. — Best pictures!

Chelsea’s France international Nicolas Anelka (pictured) captured the 3rd spot in the FTBL ranking of English Premier League strikers after helping France overcome the Faeroe Islands (1:0) in a World Cup 2010 qualifier Wednesday.

Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (pictured), the skipper of VVV-Venlo, a side newly promoted to the Dutch top league, and the best player in the Dutch First Division last season, has generated interest from English Premier League powerhouse Liverpool,

Bordeaux’s up and coming star midfielder Yoann Gourcuff (pictured) began the season with a brace as his side trashed Lens 4:1 and rose to the 5th place in the FTBL world ranking of midfielders with 154.41 points.

The transfer of AS Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani (pictured) to Liverpool was made official today. The Italy international, who had a poor season due to frequent injuries, could expect to have a tough time carving a role for himself at Anfield Road.

An agreement has practically been reached between Liverpool and Real Madrid on the transfer of Spain international Xabi Alonso for a fee of 28 million euros, according to the British Times. Alonso, who has an overall FTBL rating of 143.01 points at the