Crouch wants talks with Benitez
09.41 Wed May 07
Peter Crouch would rather leave Liverpool than spend next season on the bench.
Benitez backs Torres to improve
10.36 Tue May 06
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has promised star striker Fernando Torres will be even better next season.
Benitez insists Liverpool came close
09.09 Thu May 01
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his team came close to beating Chelsea in their Champions League semi-final.
Benitez deflects goal pressure
15.34 Wed Apr 30
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea are under pressure to attack in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Grant defends Drogba over diving claims
09.30 Wed Apr 30
Chelsea manager Avram Grant has accused Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez of playing mind games by accusing Didier Drogba of diving.
Benitez wants referees meeting
15.07 Tue Mar 25
Rafael Benitez wants a meeting with referees' boss Keith Hackett about Javier Mascherano's red card at Manchester United.
Benitez backs video protection
15.22 Fri Mar 21
Rafael Benitez has demanded retrospective video evidence be used to protect the Premier League's most skilful players.
Benitez hails the Premier League
10.22 Wed Mar 12
Rafael Benitez praised the standard of the Premier League after steering Liverpool into the quarter-finals of the European Cup.
Freak own goal helps Liverpool win at Bolton
18.23 Sun Mar 02
Liverpool stepped up their bid for Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win at Bolton.
Kuyt praised for Inter performance
09.32 Wed Feb 20
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez praised goalscorer Dirk Kuyt for his role in the 2-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan.
Liverpool beats Inter Milan
22.00 Tue Feb 19
Liverpool have championed over Inter Milan in their Champions League last 16 first leg clash at Anfield, by beating them 2-0.
Torres defends rotation policy
08.47 Tue Feb 19
Liverpool players are happy with the way Rafael Benitez makes regular changes to his team, according to Fernando Torres.
Benitez faces summer appraisal
07.53 Mon Feb 18
Rafael Benitez's position as Liverpool manager will be reviewed at the end of the season, according to reports.
Hicks plays down talks with Dubai investors
12.13 Sun Jan 27
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks insists he has only held talks with Dubai International Capital over a "minor" investment in the club.
Hicks rejects Liverpool sale reports
08.15 Mon Jan 21
Co-owner Tom Hicks insists he is fully committed to Liverpool despite reports claiming he could sell his share to an investment company.
Benitez keen to keep Anfield job
11.57 Tue Jan 15
Rafael Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool despite the club's admission they considered Jurgen Klinsmann for the job.
Liverpool held talks with Klinsmann
12.16 Mon Jan 14
Liverpool's co-owner Tom Hicks has admitted the club spoke to Jurgen Klinsmann about the possibility of replacing Rafael Benitez.
Expectations high for new England manager
23.25 Fri Dec 14 2007
Fabio Capello has been appointed as England manager having signed a four-and-a-half year contract, the Football Association has announced.
Liverpool likely to face European giants
09.02 Wed Dec 12 2007
Liverpool may have fought back from the brink of elimination to stay in the Champions League but they face a tough second round tie.
Liverpool fans to back Benitez
15.04 Wed Nov 28 2007
Liverpool supporters are expected to show their support for manager Rafael Benitez during the Champions League game against Porto.
Owners put Benitez's future in doubt
08.35 Mon Nov 26 2007
Liverpool's owners have delayed discussing transfer targets with manager Rafel Benitez, raising questions about the Spaniard's future.
Reds rift reports rejected
16.41 Tue Nov 13 2007
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has denied reports of a rift between the club's US co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
Liverpool face crucial Champions League clash
16.14 Tue Nov 06 2007
Jamie Carragher insists it would not be a disaster if Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage.
Chelsea drawn with Liverpool in quarters
12.56 Sat Nov 03 2007
Rafael Benitez is again looking to plot the downfall of Chelsea after Liverpool were handed a trip to Stamford Bridge in the Carling Cup.
Injury woes for Rafa
11.01 Mon Oct 29 2007
Rafael Benitez's Liverpool paid a heavy price for their 1-1 draw with Arsenal, with three top stars suffering bad injuries.
Curbs not worried by Hammers appointment
11.26 Fri Oct 26 2007
Alan Curbishley says the proposed appointment of a technical director at West Ham won't have any adverse effect on his position.
'Benitez's squad should be winning'
10.27 Fri Oct 26 2007
Co-owner Tom Hicks wants Liverpool to get back to winning ways when unbeaten Premier League leaders Arsenal visit Anfield on Sunday.
Blues boss blasts derby 'cop-out'
10.21 Fri Oct 26 2007
David Moyes has blasted Liverpool, branding their failure to join him in condemning Merseyside derby ref Mark Clattenburg as a "cop-out".
Benitez remains defiant on Europe
11.04 Thu Oct 25 2007
A defiant Rafael Benitez says Liverpool can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League despite their defeat at Besiktas
Captain Terry backs Blues hitman Drogba
10.56 Thu Oct 25 2007
John Terry has thrown his backing behind Didier Drogba in the wake of the Ivory Coast hitman saying he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.
Torres to be fit for 206th Mersey derby?
10.49 Tue Oct 16 2007
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is hoping to be fit to make his Merseyside derby debut at Everton on Saturday.
Reds boss Rafa seeks Euro victory
10.00 Wed Oct 03 2007
Rafael Benitez is looking to his Liverpool stars to return to winning ways in the Champions League when Marseille visit Anfield tonight.
Rafa happy with Euro draw
10.30 Wed Sep 19 2007
Rafael Benitez was satisfied Liverpool earned a 1-1 draw from their Champions League Group A opener at FC Porto.
Benitez hails 'influential' Gerrard
09.51 Tue Sep 18 2007
Rafael Benitez has hailed Steven Gerrard ahead of Liverpool's Champions League Group A opener at FC Porto.
Liverpool bid to beat Porto
15.50 Mon Sep 17 2007
Rafael Benitez is set to shuffle his pack once again when Liverpool kick off their Champions League Group A campaign at FC Porto.
Benitez hits out at schedule
12.14 Thu Sep 13 2007
Rafael Benitez says ahead of Liverpool's trip to Portsmouth that it is "impossible to prepare a team properly" after an international week
England boss wants Gerrard to play
11.46 Fri Sep 07 2007
Steve McClaren could defy Rafael Benitez and give Steven Gerrard a pain-killing injection so he can play for England against Israel.
Benitez snubs his assistant
16.59 Mon Sep 03 2007
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is unlikely to replace his departing assistant Paco Ayestaran.
Benitez vows to handle Gerrard with care
14.57 Tue Aug 28 2007
Rafael Benitez is vowing to handle Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard with care.
Chelsea earn controversial draw
18.18 Sun Aug 19 2007
Frank Lampard scored a controversial penalty as Chelsea drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield.
Gerrard has fractured toe
13.48 Thu Aug 16 2007
Steven Gerrard has suffered a hairline fracture of the toe but he will play for Liverpool against Chelsea on Sunday.
Gerrard escapes Feyenoord punishment
08.55 Mon Aug 06 2007
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard came close to a pre-season red card in a friendly against Feyenoord.
Mourinho: 'Rafa is under pressure'
11.59 Wed Jul 25 2007
Jose Mourinho has claimed the pressure is on Rafael Benitez to deliver the Premier League title to Liverpool next season.
Benitez delight at Babel capture
16.50 Fri Jul 13 2007
Rafael Benitez is delighted to have completed the £11.5 million signing of Ryan Babel from Ajax.
Respect Carragher over England decision
11.13 Wed Jul 11 2007
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes fans should respect Jamie Carragher's decision to step aside from England duty.
Rafa backs Torres to be red-hot hit
14.33 Thu Jul 05 2007
Rafael Benitez is backing Liverpool's record signing Fernando Torres to succeed where Fernando Morientes failed in the Premier League.
Rafa lands record signing Torres
16.29 Wed Jul 04 2007
Rafael Benitez believes record signing Fernando Torres is the man who can make Liverpool realistic Premier League title challengers.
Reds want Torres, Garcia joins Atletico
14.26 Tue Jul 03 2007
Luis Garcia has left Liverpool for Atletico Madrid in a deal which is expected to pave the way for Rafael Benitez to sign Fernando Torres.
Forlan move could pave Torres switch
17.24 Sat Jun 30 2007
Atletico Madrid have agreed to sign Diego Forlan and the move could allow Fernando Torres to join Liverpool.
'Reds won't spend like a drunken sailor'
09.20 Tue Jun 12 2007
Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has insisted there has been no fall-out with manager Rafael Benitez over the size of his transfer kitty.
Alonso seals new five-year Reds deal
09.41 Fri Jun 08 2007
Xabi Alonso has become the latest Liverpool player to sign a new contract with the five-times European champions.
Gillett ready to back Benitez
10.03 Fri May 25 2007
Rafael Benitez has been told by Liverpool co-owner George Gillett he will be backed to the hilt in the transfer market this summer.
Liverpool set for Rafa revolution
15.39 Thu May 24 2007
Rafael Benitez is set to make big changes at Liverpool following their 2-1 Champions League final defeat at the hands of Milan in Athens.
Liverpool set for summer clearout
15.16 Tue May 22 2007
Rafael Benitez is set to have a player clearout whether or not Liverpool beat AC Milan in their Champions League final re-match in Athens.
Gerrard set for big-money new Reds deal
10.12 Wed May 16 2007
Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool will be delivering a significant statement of intent with captain Steven Gerrard's new contract.
Gerrard wants Reds to make title assault
09.34 Tue May 15 2007
Steven Gerrard wants Liverpool to launch a genuine title challenge in the Premier League next season.
Mourinho and Benitez blasted
10.35 Tue May 08 2007
The style of football being produced by Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez at Chelsea and Liverpool has been slammed by a World Cup-winner.
Benitez eyes title challenge
15.05 Wed May 02 2007
Rafael Benitez is promising Liverpool will mount a more sustained title challenge after booking their place in the Champions League final.
Benitez dismisses Chelsea claims
09.38 Wed Apr 25 2007
Rafael Benitez, has dismissed claims made by Jose Mourinho that Liverpool will try to get Chelsea players booked.
Rafa rejected Real millions
09.26 Wed Apr 18 2007
Rafael Benitez has confirmed for the first time that he has turned down a massive offer to manage his hometown club Real Madrid.
Benitez: 'Liverpool have Euro advantage'
08.36 Thu Apr 12 2007
Rafael Benitez claims Liverpool will have the upper hand in their Champions League semi with Chelsea because the second leg is at Anfield.
Benitez won't let Reds rest on Euro laurels
11.15 Wed Apr 11 2007
Rafael Benitez will not to take Liverpool's place in the Champions League's semis for granted despite the Merseysiders 3-0 lead over PSV.
US tycoons pledge Rafa funds
14.27 Wed Apr 04 2007
Liverpool's new owners are refusing to speculate on the size of the transfer kitty that will be handed to Rafael Benitez in the summer.
Gerrard won't take Euro semis for granted
09.16 Wed Apr 04 2007
Steven Gerrard is refusing to take Liverpool's place in the semi-finals of the Champions League for granted despite their 3-0 win at PSV.
Liverpool win 3-0 in Holland
23.51 Tue Apr 03 2007
Liverpool are almost assured of a place in the semi-finals of the European Cup after a 3-0 win at PSV Eindhoven.
Rafa: 'Gerrard will be fit to face PSV'
08.58 Mon Apr 02 2007
Rafael Benitez is confident captain Steven Gerrard will be able to lead Liverpool when they visit PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
Liverpool's US duo back boss Benitez
11.04 Thu Mar 22 2007
Manager Rafael Benitez has the full support of Liverpool's new American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
Benitez in Real link again
14.33 Wed Mar 21 2007
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is once again being linked with Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to reports.
Rafa: 'Let's not let up on league'
10.50 Wed Mar 14 2007
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is urging his European heroes to focus on the bread and butter of the Premiership.
Gerrard expects toughest Euro test yet
17.05 Tue Mar 06 2007
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard says the visit of Barcelona will provide Rafael Benitez's men with their hardest European test to date.
Eto'o linked with Liverpool move
11.07 Wed Feb 28 2007
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is being linked with a possible summer move to Liverpool amid speculation over his future at the Nou Camp.
Fowler fights for Anfield deal
06.12 Tue Feb 27 2007
Robbie Fowler hopes he can earn a new contract with Liverpool despite Rafael Benitez's plans to strengthen his squad.
Liverpool win in Barcelona
23.21 Wed Feb 21 2007
Craig Bellamy and John Arne Riise both scored as Liverpool beat the holders Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League.