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Rafa Close to New Reds Deal

Rafa Close to New Reds Deal

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed he has agreed the length of a potential new contract at Anfield as well as the salary on offer. 14 Jan 2009
Fewer Points Mean Prizes?

Fewer Points Mean Prizes?

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes the title will be won with fewer points this season than last year. 14 Jan 2009
Benitez Blasts Gill In New United Attack

Benitez Blasts Gill In New United Attack

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has made a fresh attack on Manchester United with a swipe at the club's chief executive David Gill. 13 Jan 2009
Fergie: Rafa Claims Are 'Ridiculous'

Fergie: Rafa Claims Are 'Ridiculous'

SIR Alex Ferguson has accused Rafael Benitez of being "disturbed" following his amazing outburst. 12 Jan 2009
Benitez: Maybe Fergie Is Scared

Benitez: Maybe Fergie Is Scared

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez insisted he had no regrets at aiming a verbal volley at Sir Alex Ferguson as he launched another tirade at his Manchester United counterpart. 11 Jan 2009
Poll Backs Benitez Over Fergie

Poll Backs Benitez Over Fergie

FORMER Premier League referee Graham Poll has backed Rafael Benitez's claim that Sir Alex Ferguson receives lenient treatment from the Football Association. 10 Jan 2009
Benitez Sends Pointed Warning

Benitez Sends Pointed Warning

RAFAEL Benitez has warned Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari to be wary of Manchester United's alleged intimidation of referees when the sides clash at Old Trafford tomorrow. 10 Jan 2009
Benitez Blasts United Boss

Benitez Blasts United Boss

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has launched an astonishing attack on his Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson over a number of issues from fixtures to referees. 10 Jan 2009
Benitez to Stick As Title Stakes Rise

Benitez to Stick As Title Stakes Rise

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes he can win the Barclays Premier League title with the players he has got. 7 Jan 2009
Benitez Retains Faith In Gerrard

Benitez Retains Faith In Gerrard

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has reaffirmed his "trust" in captain Steven Gerrard and insists he never had any doubts about playing his key midfielder in tomorrow's FA Cup tie at Preston. 3 Jan 2009
Gerrard Gets Benitez Backing

Gerrard Gets Benitez Backing

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has given his support to Steven Gerrard after the midfielder returned to training after being charged with assault and affray following an incident in a bar in Southport earlier this week. 2 Jan 2009
Rafa Rallies Around Gerrard

Rafa Rallies Around Gerrard

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has expressed his full support for Steven Gerrard in the wake of the midfielder being charged with assault and affray following an incident in a bar in Southport earlier this week. 1 Jan 2009
Liverpool Hopeful of Two Key Comebacks

Liverpool Hopeful of Two Key Comebacks

Rafael Benitez is close to a return to the Liverpool dugout while striker Fernando Torres is also inching his way towards a comeback. 24 Dec 2008
Benitez Very Close To New Deal

Benitez Very Close To New Deal

RAFAEL Benitez is "very close" to sealing a new contract extension with Liverpool, according to chief executive Rick Parry, 22 Dec 2008
Absent Benitez Has A Presence

Absent Benitez Has A Presence

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez's famous attention to detail has meant his absence at the club's Melwood training ground has not affected planning for this weekend's clash with Arsenal. 20 Dec 2008
Plan In Place At Liverpool Despite No 'Main Man'

Plan In Place At Liverpool Despite No 'Main Man'

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez's absence from the club will not hamper their preparations for the crucial Barclays Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday, according to Sammy Lee. 17 Dec 2008