Gaffer’s Banter

Benitez ups the ante

Benitez thrashes Fergie:

Not sure if you’ve seen the news from yesterday where Benitez came out and lambasted Fergie for his constant criticism of referees and his lenient treatment by the FA?

Besides being in general agreement with what Benitez said, I can’t help but feel that there is a deeper message to his comments. Obviously the timing of his remarks are aimed at destabilizing the United camp ahead of tomorrow’s crucial clash against Chelsea - but why not attack Chelsea?

My gut feeling tells me that Benitez already sees United as the major threat to Liverpool’s Premier League assault this season. Whilst a draw would obviously be the best result as far as Pool are concerned, I can’t help but feel that Benitez would even be happy with a Chelsea victory. Either way, he doesn’t want to see United win hence the timing of this rather out-of-character attack.

Does Benitez already see the title being a two-horse race? What do you make of his comments? Can you see Chelsea going all the way this season? Who do you expect to emerge victorious from tomorrow’s clash?