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Benitez Claims Torres Holds the Key

Benitez Claims Torres Holds the Key

MANAGER Rafael Benitez believes star striker Fernando Torres is now the key man in Liverpool's Barclays Premier League title challenge. 3 Feb 2009
Keane Is Staying Put - Benitez

Keane Is Staying Put - Benitez

RAFAEL Benitez believes Liverpool are back in the title race and that striker Robbie Keane will still be at the club when the transfer window closes tomorrow. 2 Feb 2009
Redknapp Hits Back At Benitez

Redknapp Hits Back At Benitez

SPURS boss Harry Redknapp launched a stinging attack on his Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez today after watching his side sunk 3-2 by a late Kevin Davies header at Bolton. 1 Feb 2009
Benitez Calm Ahead of Chelsea Clash

Benitez Calm Ahead of Chelsea Clash

RAFAEL Benitez was cool, calm and collected today as he prepared for the showdown with Barclays Premier League title rivals Chelsea. 31 Jan 2009
Reds 'Not Happy' With Spurs - Benitez

Reds 'Not Happy' With Spurs - Benitez

RAFA Benitez has confirmed Liverpool have told Tottenham they are unhappy with their conduct in the Robbie Keane saga. 31 Jan 2009
Redknapp Baffled By Benitez Decisions

Redknapp Baffled By Benitez Decisions

FORMER Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp believes Rafael Benitez's "bizarre" decision-making has shattered the Reds' hopes of claiming a first championship since 1990. 30 Jan 2009
Benitez Laments 'Crazy' Half

Benitez Laments 'Crazy' Half

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was at his cryptic best after blaming a "crazy" second half for his side dropping two points in the 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw at Wigan. 29 Jan 2009
Benitez Backs Keane for Pivotal Role

Benitez Backs Keane for Pivotal Role

Robbie Keane's immediate future is at Liverpool as the Anfield club continue their stuttering chase for three major honours. 28 Jan 2009
Benitez Tight-Lipped on Keane Omission

Benitez Tight-Lipped on Keane Omission

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez brushed aside concerns over Robbie Keane's absence from yesterday's FA Cup tie with Everton - and was dismissive of Merseyside rival David Moyes' defensive tactics. 27 Jan 2009
Moyes Shrugs Off Benitez Blast

Moyes Shrugs Off Benitez Blast

DAVID Moyes has hit back at Rafael Benitez's stinging criticism over Everton's defensive tactics. 27 Jan 2009
Managers Divided Over Toffees Tactics

Managers Divided Over Toffees Tactics

Rival Merseyside bosses Rafael Benitez and David Moyes clashed over the tactics used by Everton in forcing a replay in today's FA Cup fourth-round showdown. 26 Jan 2009
Benitez: Players Must Stay Focused

Benitez: Players Must Stay Focused

LIVERPOOL'S FA Cup showdown at home to Everton will be overshadowed by yet another potential takeover saga at Anfield, but boss Rafael Benitez wants his players to concentrate only on the job in hand. 24 Jan 2009
Benitez Backs Gerrard to Fire Against Toffees

Benitez Backs Gerrard to Fire Against Toffees

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez is confident that captain Steven Gerrard can put his court appearance out of his mind when he faces Everton in the FA Cup this weekend. 24 Jan 2009
Reds Must Stop Blunders

Reds Must Stop Blunders

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has told his players they must cut out the sort of mistakes that cost the Reds two valuable points in the Merseyside derby. 23 Jan 2009
Benitez Ready to Call on Fringe Players

Benitez Ready to Call on Fringe Players

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is thinking about fielding a weakened team in his side's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Merseyside rivals Everton on Sunday. 23 Jan 2009
Dropped Points Frustrate Benitez

Dropped Points Frustrate Benitez

Rafael Benitez admits the priceless points Liverpool are haemorrhaging at home are starting to worry him. 21 Jan 2009