Torres: Villa out of Liverpool's range
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06/30/2009 - Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has accepted that his club do not have the financial muscle needed to try and sign Valencia star David Villa.
Spain international Villa has been tracked by several of Europe's top clubs this summer, although he now looks set to stay put at the Mestalla.
Torres told Zoo magazine: "I don't know about Liverpool's financial situation but I know we don't have the same money as Manchester United or Chelsea.
"We're fighting them with less money every season. That's not a problem for us - we're a strong team and we'll win trophies with money or without it.
"The important thing is we're getting closer to the title. It's been frustrating for me because three years without a trophy for Liverpool is too long.
"I know Rafa Benitez is working hard to bring in good players, but I'm pretty sure David Villa will be too expensive for us.
"He is an outstanding striker and if Liverpool could sign anyone, I'd ask for him. He's been in sensational form this season."
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According to MySportsbook.com, the favorites for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky are: Curlin (+250); Street Sense (+500); Scat Daddy (+700); Circular Quay (+750); and Nobiz Like Shobiz (+800).
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Arkansas Derby winner Curlin – unbeaten in three career races – tries to overcome both those obstacles in Saturday's 133rd Derby.
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Six other horses have run in the Derby without benefit of 2-year-old races and with three or fewer starts. The best any of them managed was a sixth-place finish by Showing Up last year.
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