The 24-year-old becomes manager Rafael Benitez's first summer signing after the Reds boss beat off competition from Chelsea and Manchester City.

BBC: Johnson completes Liverpool move

"I am sure we get beat for some personal calls and miles here and there, " sighs the boss.

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Blackburn boss Paul Ince made six changes to the team which beat Sunderland by the same score three days ago.

BBC: Blackburn 1-2 Sunderland

Perhaps figuring that he has little chance to beat Real and Microsoft's lead on the desktop, Apple's boss Steve Jobs has a plan to leapfrog the competition.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger made 11 changes from the youthful side that beat Sheffield United 6-0 in the Carling Cup on Tuesday.

BBC: Arsenal 1-2 Hull

After seeing his side beat Fulham, Chelsea and Arsenal and compete so valiantly with Tottenham last season, the Clarets boss was looking for his side to embark on another cup run.

BBC: Robins delighted with Tykes win