Carroll slams 'two-faced' Rodgers for Liverpool lies

Andy Carroll has hit out at Brendan Rodgers for being two-faced ahead of West Ham United's clash with Liverpool on Saturday.

Carroll was at Liverpool when Rodgers replaced Kenny Dalglish in 2012, but did not feature in the new boss' plans and was sent on loan to Upton Park before sealing a permanent switch a year later.

And the 26-year-old striker says he lost respect the Northern Irishman after he was lied to over his role in the team - being told one thing face-to-face and the opposite on the phone...

Liverpool-West Ham Preview: Allardyce backs Carroll to shine on Anfield return

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has backed Andy Carroll to cope with the pressure of making his first return to Liverpool since swapping Anfield for Upton Park.

Allardyce's men head to Merseyside on Saturday hoping to preserve their position ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League table.

Seventh-placed West Ham hold a one-point advantage over Brendan Rodgers' side following a first half to the season that exceeded expectations...