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Benitez Not Interested In Lavezzi

Benitez Not Interested In Lavezzi

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has dismissed suggestions he is trying to sign Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi. 10 Jun 2009
Benitez Keen To Keep Alonso

Benitez Keen To Keep Alonso

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez insists Xabi Alonso is an indispensable part of a squad which he believes is within touching distance of greatness. 8 Jun 2009
Benitez Cools Alonso Speculation

Benitez Cools Alonso Speculation

RAFAEL Benitez has moved today to cool speculation that Xabi Alonso is leaving Liverpool. 23 May 2009
Fergie Surprised By Benitez Snub

Fergie Surprised By Benitez Snub

SIR Alex Ferguson has admitted he was surprised not to receive a word of congratulations from Rafael Benitez over his latest Premier League title triumph. 23 May 2009
Benitez Plots Summer Recruitment Drive

Benitez Plots Summer Recruitment Drive

Rafael Benitez knows he will have to be "cute and clever" in the market this summer but would not rule out breaking the club's transfer record again. 21 May 2009
What Next for Benitez?

What Next for Benitez?

It has been a case of so near, yet so far for Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez this season. 19 May 2009
Benitez Ice-Cold With Alex

Benitez Ice-Cold With Alex

RAFAEL Benitez declined to congratulate Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson for his side's title triumph as the pair's simmering feud continued this afternoon. 18 May 2009
Benitez: Title Race Not Over Yet

Benitez: Title Race Not Over Yet

RAFAEL Benitez has refused to concede the Barclays Premier League title to Manchester United and called on Arsenal to prove they are better than their recent results. 16 May 2009
Benitez Hails His Battlers

Benitez Hails His Battlers

Rafael Benitez has hailed his side's battling qualities as Liverpool's title challenge slowly ebbs away. 15 May 2009
Benitez Hopes for a City Favour

Benitez Hopes for a City Favour

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez took his side to the top of the Barclays Premier League with victory over West Ham - then challenged Manchester City to blow the title race wide open. 10 May 2009
Benitez Eyes Long-Term Challenge to United

Benitez Eyes Long-Term Challenge to United

RAFAEL Benitez believes Liverpool are best placed to challenge Manchester United for Premier League supremacy in coming seasons. 9 May 2009
Benitez Still Believes In Reds Chances

Benitez Still Believes In Reds Chances

RAFAEL Benitez has urged his Liverpool players not to lose their belief ahead of another vital Barclays Premier League clash away to West Ham. 9 May 2009
Benitez Waits for United to Buckle

Benitez Waits for United to Buckle

Rafael Benitez is clinging on to Liverpool's title dream hoping rivals Manchester United crumble under the pressure of four crucial games in 12 days. 5 May 2009
Benitez: Mascherano Going Nowhere

Benitez: Mascherano Going Nowhere

RAFAEL Benitez revealed Argentina captain Javier Mascherano has turned down an approach by an unnamed club for his services. 2 May 2009
Benitez Prepared for Newcastle to Attack

Benitez Prepared for Newcastle to Attack

Rafael Benitez knows Liverpool could face a stiffer challenge this time around as they aim to keep alive their title dreams by repeating one of their best performances of the season against Newcastle. 1 May 2009
Benitez Continues United Pressure

Benitez Continues United Pressure

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez believes Manchester United could still crack under the pressure in the title run-in. 27 Apr 2009
Benitez Singles Out Kuyt

Benitez Singles Out Kuyt

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez hailed the performance of Dirk Kuyt after the Dutchman's double helped keep the pressure on Manchester United today. 26 Apr 2009
Ferguson Happy With Benitez Jibes

Ferguson Happy With Benitez Jibes

SIR Alex Ferguson is happy for Rafael Benitez to keep aiming his verbal volleys at Manchester United because he trusts his players to avoid them. 25 Apr 2009
Benitez Makes Title Warning

Benitez Makes Title Warning

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has warned title rivals Manchester United his team is ready to pounce upon any mistake they make. 25 Apr 2009
Rueful Benitez Counts Cost of Errors

Rueful Benitez Counts Cost of Errors

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez cursed the "massive" mistakes which cost his side victory at home to Arsenal and handed the initiative back to Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League title race. 22 Apr 2009
Lee: Benitez Is Not Arrogant

Lee: Benitez Is Not Arrogant

Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee denies there is an arrogance surrounding Rafael Benitez or the club. 21 Apr 2009