Raheem Sterling wants the Kop to sing him a new song,, external does he? Well, you've been supplying Liverpool's supporters with some suggestions:

Joe Calverley: "In the summertime, when Barca are in line, I'll be packing my bags, saying 'the money is mine'."

Rob: "Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye. Cheerio, here we go. On my way."

Jon Garbett: "I know a song that'll get on your nerves". Sterling just needs to just get on with playing football. A song? Honestly!

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Sir Viv Richards, one of the great Test batsmen, has just revealed on BBC Test Match Special that he is a Liverpool supporter:

"Liverpool had a bad time against Arsenal, and have been losing recently. They haven't been on the best of runs, but tonight is an opportunity to set things straight."

He's sharing a commentary box in Antigua with former England spin bowler Graeme Swann who, of course, follows Newcastle. Could be a tense couple of hours, regardless of events in Antigua.

Former Man City and England full-back Danny Mills
at Anfield for 5 live Sport

"Daniel Sturridge is a big, big miss. He has only scored five times this season. Liverpool wanted him to be their Luis Suarez replacement. Without him, there is no out-and-out striker in that side."

Newcastle United

First-team coach John Carver: "The first few days after the derby were tough but we have to focus on this game and try and bounce back.

"The changes we have made are a reaction to that and having Jack Colback in midfield is a big positive for us. We are not going to come here just to defend. We want to get on the front foot."

Liverpool

Manager Brendan Rodgers: "There are still a lot of points - 21 - to play for and we still have plenty of work to do. Jordon Ibe is super-quick with great technique and made a big difference when we brought him back from his loan at Derby.

"He is a naturally fit boy and has been good in training so I had no qualms about putting him straight back in.

"Daniel Sturridge picked up an injury against Blackburn and is unavailable fitness wise. We will have to see how he gets on ahead of the weekend's FA Cup semi-final."

Raheem Sterling's request for a new song from Liverpool supporters has got you going:

Kevin Booth: "The whinger takes it all..."

Terry Mahoney: "Buy, buy some American Pie? Or go to the Levy, but if the Levy is dry? Guess it's Liverpool 'til I die, Liverpool 'til I die."

Andrew Neill: Meat Loaf: "Like Luis Suarez I'll be gone when the summer comes, when the season's over Like Luis Suarez I'll be gone, gone, gone."

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Ask Newcastle United fans if they would have former boss Alan Pardew back and most would answer with a resounding 'no'.

But, since becoming Crystal Palace boss in January, he has guided the Eagles well clear of the bottom three with 10 wins from 15 matches in all competitions.

Pardew for manager of the season?

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One man not short of passion for Newcastle United is interim boss John Carver.

The 50-year-old, originally placed in caretaker charge when Alan Pardew departed for Crystal Palace in the new year, fears his side's 1-0 defeat by Sunderland will define his reign at St James' Park.

He said: "It will define my spell in charge. It's not nice so I will suffer for a few weeks, months, possibly years."

It was Newcastle's fifth straight Tyne-Wear derby defeat. Ouch.

Life as a Newcastle fan isn't a happy one at the moment.

Some supporters have launched a campaign, external calling on fans to boycott the Tottenham home game on 19 April and take part in protests in to try and force out owner Mike Ashley.

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Raheem Sterling has asked the Liverpool fans to sing him a new personalised song., external And you lot have hopped on our hashtags with your, ahem, "helpful" suggestions:

Janine Suzanne: "So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen Raheem."

Jack Alhadeff: "I've got 99 problems but finding a new club ain't one."

Tony ‏Longfellow: "l'm leaving, on a midnight train to Barca..."

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If the #songforraheem is not working for you perhaps you should check out our coverage of St. Mirren v Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.

It's a proverbial must-win game for St Mirren in Paisley tonight as the Scottish Premiership's bottom side entertain relegation rivals Ross County.

The Buddies are 10 points adrift of Motherwell with six games remaining and have won once in seven games. County are third bottom, but they are the form team in the top flight - better than leaders Celtic - and are unbeaten in eight games, winning seven. A defeat for St Mirren tonight and the best they can do is finish in second bottom, where they would face a play-off against a team from the Championship.

Former Man City and England full-back Danny Mills
at Anfield for 5 live Sport

"Sometimes, as with John Carver, it's hard to go from being a coach and the players' confidant to become the man making the harsh decisions for the benefit of the team.

"With the club in the position they are in, these Newcastle players know Carver won't be in charge next season. They could well have eased off under him, which is wrong but it happens. And ease off in this division and you'll start losing every week."

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is under no illusions as to how important a top-four finish is this campaign.

Following their 4-1 defeat at Arsenal last time out in the league, he said: "Liverpool is a phenomenal club players want to play for, but players want to play at the top level," said Rodgers.

"If you are not in the Champions League it makes it difficult for you."

I much prefer it when you lot weave your own wonderful lyrics. Starting with an Only Fools belter:

Robin Smith: "Stick a pony in me pocket, fetch the suitcase from the van. I f you want the best 'uns then don't ask questions - Brendan, I'm your man."

Robin: "You're so vain, you think this club is about you..."

Matt Wilkinson: To the tune of No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley: "No money? Bye bye. No money, bye bye..."

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Striker Daniel Sturridge is out of Liverpool's matchday squad, having reportedly picked up an injury during the week. Emre Can returns from suspension in central defence while Jordon Ibe returns after six weeks out with a knee injury. He is likely to will fill in midfield as Raheem Sterling pushes on to take up Sturridge's central striking role.

Newcastle make three changes from the side that lost the derby to Sunderland last weekend. In comes Gabriel Obertan for Sammy Ameobi in attack with Mehdi Abeid and Vurnon Anita replacing Yoan Gouffran and Jonas Gutierrez.

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Johnson, Can, Lovren, Moreno, Allen, Lucas, Henderson, Ibe, Coutinho, Sterling

Newcastle XI: Krul, R.Taylor, Janmaat, Williamson, Colback, Anita, Abeid, Sissoko, Cabella, Obertan, Perez.

Former Man City and England full-back Danny Mills
at Anfield for 5 live Sport

"I look at Liverpool's defence and the only player in any sort of form is Emre Can. Johnson has been in-and-out all season and is nowhere near where he used to be. Lovren's confidence must be shattered at the moment. And have you seen some of Moreno's defending recently?

"Newcastle are in horrendous form themselves, but sometimes playing away from home you're under a little less pressure and Newcastle could cause the Liverpool back line some problems."

Every chance #SongForRaheem will soon start trending...

Dan Keane: "Money money money, must be funny, in Raheem's world."

Michael Grav: "Money cant buy me love..."

Richard Ellis: Has to be "Leaving on a jet plane"?

Two themes emerging. Cash and modes of transport. Keep 'em coming! Use #bbcfootball,, external or if you fancy #SongForRaheem, external on Twitter.

No prizes for seeing part of Liverpool's problem this season. The Reds had scored 84 league goals at this stage last season, 39 more than they have currently.

Luis Suarez's absence probably has a large part to do with that...

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers confirms striker Daniel Sturridge picked up an injury in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Blackburn Rovers and isn't sure if he will be available for the weekend's semi-final.

The Reds could certainly do with him...