11.  Manchester United could also have its Norwegian defender Ronny Johnsen back after an ankle injury.

12.  Norwegian international defender Stig Inge Bjornebye has started finding the net for Liverpool after four scoreless seasons at Anfield.

13.  Norwegian defender Andre Bergdolmo converted a penalty in injury time at the break after PSV defender Kevin Hofland tugged on the shirt of standout Ajax striker Mido.

14.  Norwegian defender Ronny Johnsen scored the first two and Ryan Giggs added the other.

15.  Opponent Southampton will be without Norwegian defender Claus Lundekvam.

16.  Saints had Norwegian defender Claus Lundekvam expelled near the end.

17.  SporTime said striker Demis Nikolaidis, much shorter than Machlas, was easily controlled by the taller Norwegian defenders.

18.  The daily SporTime said striker Demis Nikolaidis, much shorter than Machlas, was easily controlled by the taller Norwegian defenders.

19.  Fortunately Norwegian defender Ronny Johnsen was fit to return alongside David May while Jordi Cruyff filled in for Giggs.

20.  Liverpool were undone by Danish side Brondby, who scored a late goal at Anfield from a corner when Norwegian defender Dan Eggen headed home.