Fernando Torres marked his return to the starting line-up with the winning goal as Liverpool maintained their top four push courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool are through to the last 16 of the Europa League after a 3-1 victory over Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest ensured the Reds progressed into the next round 4-1 on aggregate.

Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayoun made their comebacks as Liverpool played out a tense goalless draw with Manchester City at Eastlands on Sunday afternoon.

David Ngog's late goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Unirea Urziceni in the first leg of the Europa League last 32 tie at Anfield.