Former Liverpool and Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy admits he is suffering the lowest period of his life following the death of his close friend Gary Speed last year.

Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy has completed an emotional return to his hometown club Cardiff after signing a two-year contract with the Championship outfit on Friday.

British Olympic football coach Stuart Pearce said no manager "picks on sentiment" as he explained why David Beckham had been left out of his squad for the London 2012 Games.

Tottenham winger Gareth Bale reportedly won't make Britain's Olympic football squad because of injury, leaving coach Stuart Pearce without one of his standout players days after he cut David Beckham.

Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy claimed on Monday that he will be included in the Great Britain men's football squad at the London Olympics later this year.

Andy Carroll scored a dramatic late winner as Liverpool came from behind to defeat Merseyside rivals Everton 2-1 to reach the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.

Craig Bellamy bagged a brace and Steven was also on the scoresheet as Liverpool boosted their bid for a top four finish with a 3-1 win over Newcastle at Anfield on Friday.

Kenny Dalglish secured his first ever victory at Villa Park as a manager as Liverpool once again enhanced their aspirations of a top four finish with a 2-0 win on Sunday.

Kenny Dalglish paid tribute to Craig Bellamy for his contribution to Liverpool's 2-0 League Cup quarter-final triumph at Chelsea just 48 hours after the death of the forward's close friend Gary Speed.

In the all-Premier League matchup, Argentina striker Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score an 83rd-minute winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Second-tier Cardiff beat Blackburn 2-0 in the other quarterfinal.