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Benitez Slams 'Unfair' Scheduling

Benitez Slams 'Unfair' Scheduling

Rafael Benitez is to seek urgent talks with the Premier League over a fixture list he fears will undermine Liverpool's title quest. 14 Sep 2007
Rafa's Fears Over Platini Plans

Rafa's Fears Over Platini Plans

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez fears new proposals to allow national cup winners into the Champions League will mean the best clubs and players may not be involved in the competition. 5 Sep 2007
No New Right-Hand Man for Benitez

No New Right-Hand Man for Benitez

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is set not to replace his departing assistant Paco Ayestaran. 4 Sep 2007
Rafa Set to Ring More Changes

Rafa Set to Ring More Changes

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will select his sixth side of the season for tomorrow's home game with Derby having already made a staggering 22 changes. 31 Aug 2007
Tragedies Taint Liverpool Win

Tragedies Taint Liverpool Win

Rafael Benitez acknowledged Liverpool's impressive European progress was overshadowed by two tragedies. 29 Aug 2007
Benitez Hails Away Form

Benitez Hails Away Form

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool have finally overcome their travel sickness after a second successive away win. 26 Aug 2007
Benitez: Keane Can Be One of the Greats

Benitez: Keane Can Be One of the Greats

Rafael Benitez believes Roy Keane can go on and become "something special" as a manager. 25 Aug 2007
Heinze Had to Move Abroad - Rafa

Heinze Had to Move Abroad - Rafa

Rafael Benitez believes Gabriel Heinze had no alternative but to leave Manchester United and England after the Barclays Premier League blocked his proposed move to Liverpool. 24 Aug 2007
Benitez's Bitter Blast

Benitez's Bitter Blast

THE tension between Liverpool and Manchester United has erupted as Rafael Benitez launched a staggering attack. 23 Aug 2007
Benitez Sings Fernando Praises

Benitez Sings Fernando Praises

Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres has shown just why Liverpool spent a club record fee on the striker. 21 Aug 2007
Benitez Surrenders to Temptation

Benitez Surrenders to Temptation

Rafael Benitez insists he "does not enjoy" his war of words with Jose Mourinho but the Liverpool boss could not resist responding to his Chelsea counterpart's jibes ahead of the first major showdown of the season. 18 Aug 2007
Benitez Will Risk Injured Gerrard

Benitez Will Risk Injured Gerrard

Rafael Benitez's attitude to Steven Gerrard's fitness underlines how Liverpool aim to challenge from first match to last. 17 Aug 2007
Benitez Delighted By Voronin Strike

Benitez Delighted By Voronin Strike

Rafael Benitez hailed the "wonderful goal" by Andriy Voronin that put Liverpool within touching distance of the Champions League group stages. 16 Aug 2007
Benitez Sets 60-Goal Target

Benitez Sets 60-Goal Target

Rafael Benitez wants goals, goals, goals and an immediate return for his $100million summer spending spree. 11 Aug 2007
Mis-Firing Reds Don't Worry Rafa

Mis-Firing Reds Don't Worry Rafa

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was unconcerned by Liverpool's profligacy in front of goal after they lost out to Portsmouth on penalties in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy. 28 Jul 2007
Benitez Welcomes 'Good Problem'

Benitez Welcomes 'Good Problem'

Rafael Benitez is relishing a potential selection headache as he looks to turn Liverpool into serious title contenders next season. 27 Jul 2007