Liverpool 1/6 For Carling Cup

Liverpool will make their first appearance at Wembley in 16 years when they face Cardiff in the Carling Cup final on the 26 February. The Reds are the overwhelming 1/6 (Skybet) favourites to lift the trophy and 1/3 (Sportingbet) to win the match in 90 minutes. Cardiff are 9/2 (Bet365) to take the trophy to South Wales for the first time.

A Wembley appearance has relieved the pressure on Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish. Recent poor league results coupled with the fallout from the Luis Suarez affair had seen his odds cut to 16/1 to be the next manager to leave his post. The bookmakers feel his position is secure again and he has drifted to 25/1 with Skybet.