Liverpool conceded another three goals as their latest pre-season friendly, against Norwegian side Valerenga ended in a 3-3 draw.
Following 3-0 defeats to both Championship side Hull City and Turkish Giants Galatasaray, the Reds at least got on the scoresheet and it was a much improved performance from Kenny Dalglish's side.
Dalglish named a full strength side featuring new signings Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam and was rewarded by some dazzling attacking football.
But the defensive weakness remained and the visitors found themselves 2-0 down inside 20 minutes, Lars Strand scoring from close range on 14 and Fegor Ogude doubling their lead from the penalty spot (18) - with Glen Johnson guilty on both occasions.
Andy Carroll pulled a goal back after hooking home a Downing cross on 42nd minute and from that point on, Liverpool dominated.
Charlie Adam was a whisker away from scoring in a long-range equaliser just after the restart whilst Valeranga keeper Gudmund Taksdal Kongshavn pulled off a string of superb saves to keep his side ahead.
But Kongshavn was finally beaten on 83rd minute as Daniel Agger crashed in a header and the Denmark defender looked to have become an unlikely matchwinner when he volleyed in from close range five minutes later.
However, Liverpool were denied victory in the dying seconds as Mohammed Fellah equalised with a shot that seemed deceive a flat-footed Pepe Reina.
Manchester United have revealed winger Antonio Valencia has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League champions.
Valenciahas been an prominent figure for the Red Devils since joining the club from Wigan Athletictwo years ago.
Though he missed a large part of last season through injury, the 25-year-old returned for the closing couple of months of the campaign to play a key role in United's record-breaking 19th title win.
Red Devils chief executive David Gill confirmed over the weekend that the Ecuador international had agreed an extension and the deal has now been signed.
Valencia, who has scored 10 goals in 69 appearances for United, is happy to have been rewarded with a new contract ahead of the 2011/12 season.
“I am delighted to stay at United," Valencia told the club's official website.
"Since my first day at Carrington, I have been happy here. I hope that I can continue to develop as a player.
"I am looking forward to making my contribution to helping this squad compete for more trophies."
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson added: "Antonio has made a fantastic contribution since his arrival. His speed, crossing ability and versatility have been a big asset for us.
"He has a quiet, unassuming way of going about his business, which is underlined by great strength of character as his recovery from such a bad injury last season proves."
Manchester United are set to face competition from free-spending French side Paris Saint-Germain for Brazilian starlet Ganso.
The 21-year-old, along with team-mate Neymar, has been tipped with a move to Europe, with Manchester United among the rumoured destination.
But according to talkSPORT, cash-rich PSG are preparation to hijack Ganso's move to Old Trafford with a proposed £35million bid for the attacking midfielder.
The French Ligue 1 club, backed by the Qatar Investment Authority, has gone on a shopping spree this summer - signing the likes of Blaise Matuidi, Jeremy Menez, Salvatore Sirigu and Mohamed Sissoko.
And more new faces are expected at the Parc des Princes come the start of the new season, with Ganso and Palermo hitman Javier Pastore apparently top of their wish-list.
Meanwhile, Santos are believed to have a £45m buy-out clause in the youngster's contract and unless that fee is met are reportedly unwilling to sell before the 2012 Club World Cup.
Roma forward Mirko Vucinic is set to complete a move to Juventus, according to reports.
Tuttosport claims the Montenegro international arrived in Turin on Sunday evening and will undergo a medical with the Piedmont outfit on Monday before signing a contract with his new club.
Vucinic has been heavily linked with a move away from Roma this summer after five years in the Italian capital.
Barclays Premier League sides Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers were among the clubs thought to be in the race for the player's signature as well.
Vucinic's agent Alessandro Lucci even revealed that the Premier League champions had made contact with regards to an offer, but it appears Juve is his next destination.
The 27-year-old is set to become Juventus' sixth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Arturo Vidal, Stephen Lichtsteiner, Reto Ziegler, Andrea Pirlo and Michele Pazienza.
