Italian champions in 1991 and European Cup finalists the following year, Samp finished 18th and in the direct relegation zone for Serie C after collecting 41 points from 38 games.

Liverpool star Fabio Borini will move to Sunderland if the a deal worth $10.8million goes through, according to reports.

While Liverpool's win put pressure on the Premier League's top four, Villa's miserable record in front of goal showed no signs of improving and the pressure on boss Paul Lambert continues to mount.

The 23-year-old

Liverpool's Italian striker Fabio Borini is to undergo surgery on a fractured bone in his foot and could face three months out of action, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

Liverpool confirmed on Friday that they have completed the signing of Italian international striker Fabio Borini from Roma, becoming Brendan Rodgers' first signing as Anfield boss.