In the past four seasons, Liverpool have played seven games under three managers against Manchester United in the league. Four have been Liverpool victories, two have been won by United, and one has been a draw. And with match number eight coming up on the weekend, it seemed like a good time to look back at some of the statistics beyond the final score from the seven previous games to see if any kind of pattern or omen for Saturday's match appears.

Fernando Torres at his best, was an absolute terror. Just ask Nemanja Vidic. Or even the whole Manchester United team for that matter. There is no fluke that El Nino became the fastest Liverpool player to reach the 50-goal mark. His searing speed, excellent touch and great dribbling skills made him a Kop hero as soon as he arrived at Anfield.

Liverpool have been offered Serbia winger Milos Krasic by Juventus.
Krasic is not wanted by new Juve coach Antonio Conte and the Serie A giants have approached Liverpool because ex-boss Rafa Benitez showed interest in him.
Juventus have told the Reds they can have Krasic for the £12million they paid CSKA Moscow for him in 2010.

Dietmar Hamann was a fantastic player for Liverpool, and he will always be remembered for his European Cup-winning impact against AC Milan in Istanbul. The Kaiser left Anfield just two years into Rafa Benitez's reign, and in his new book 'The Didi Man: My Love Affair with Liverpool', he reveals some interesting insights into Benitez's managerial style.

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is known for his prodigious attention to detail, and calm, detached approach to management, and in a recent interview, he provided a fascinating insight into how different sports have enhanced his own managerial qualities.Speaking to El Grafico, Benitez revealed he learned different things from an array of diverse sports:"Since I was little I have had

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A week after falling 3-0 to Manchester City in the league, a Liverpool side without two of their top players returned to face a City side missing three of their best for the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals.

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez had a difficult time at Inter Milan, and after six months in the job, he signed a 'mutually satisfactory agreement' to leave the club. Since then, Benitez has maintained that the underwhelming performance of his team was down to a lack of support from the Inter Board, and his recent comments suggest he still harbours major frustration over this.

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Now on Twitter: Rafa Benitez

FORMER Real Valladolid, Osasuna, Extremadura, Tenerife, Valencia, Inter Milan and, of course, Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez has added an official Twitter account to run alongside his official website. Rafa Benitez, pictured with Number Five, is now on Twitter The official Rafa Benitez website is a hive of information and in-depth analysis of the game of football as seen not only by Rafa but by a wealth of experts in various aspects of the game.

There is no doubting manager Kenny Dalglish has made a big impact since his return to his beloved Liverpool and the Scotsman would love nothing better than to secure some silverware in his first full season back in charge at Anfield.
The Merseyside outfit have splashed the cash under Dalglish which in turn has created some strength in depth at Anfield; something that was lacking for a number of years previous under the likes of Rafa Benitez and Roy Hodgson.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been handed an eight-match ban and a £40,000 fine by the FA after being found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra. The news has been slightly overshadowed by a crazy statement released by Liverpool in the wake of the news. It ranks around the same level of Rafa [.

Prior to the World Club Championship final in December 2005, Liverpool were in the midst of an eleven game unbeaten run, and were looking invincible. Rafa Benitez's team went on to lose 1-0 to Sao Paolo in the final, and almost six years to the day later, Benitez has revealed that he still feels 'bitter' about the manner of the result.

Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez were very different managers in many ways but one thing they shared was a preference for hard-work and stamina over unpredictable flair and creativity. Players like Dirk Kuyt and Emile Heskey symbolised the footballing philosophy of both managers, and Liverpool legend John Barnes believes that Liverpool are still suffering as a result of prioritising hard-work

" But I was watching the television at that moment, and I was gobsmacked."

Andre Villas Boas showing flashes of Jose Mourinho channeling that man's legendary persecution complex. It was getting entirely too sedate at the top. Where are the legendary spats witnessed between Rafa Benitez and Sir Alex?

Rafa Benitez's agent Manuel Garcia Quilon has dismissed growing speculation linking the former Liverpool manager with Paris Saint Germain.
Al Jazeera announced yesterday that that Benitez was set to take over, but Quilon swiftly issued the following denial:
"Rafael Benitez is in Liverpool tonight having dinner with his family.

Sending young players out on loan to build experience is standard practice at top Premier League clubs, and Liverpool is no exception. However, Reserve team coach Rodolfo Borrell is worried that some loan moves can be counter-productive, and he argues that this has been the case for promising young striker Nathan Eccleston.

Steve Bruce's tenure at Sunderland has come to an abrupt end.

The Premier League club fired Bruce from his post as manager on Wednesday, cutting his time at the Stadium of Light short in his third season since joining the club from Wigan Athletic -- the 19th-place club to whom Sunderland lost at home last weekend.

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva was the clear man of the match against Manchester City on Sunday, and former Liverpool players are lining up to acknowledge his increasing influence on the team.
I wrote last week about how impressive Lucas's passing had become over the last couple of years, and against Man City it was more of the same: quick, incisive, positive passing, and it was a joy to watch.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has played under 5 different managers during his career at Anfield, and although he has great respect for both Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez, Carra argues that both managers set their teams up to play long ball football.
Carra, who is currently being kept out of the Liverpool team by Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel, told The Telegraph:
"Don't give me all this 'It's the fancy dan foreign coaches' who play all the great football, either.

Liverpool fans have been calling for Glen Johnson to be played on the right wing ever since he arrived at Anfield, and his excellent winning goal against Chelsea last week is a prime example of he type of impact the former Chelsea man could have in that position. What does Johnson himself think about the possibility?

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres undoubtedly played the best football of his career under former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, and he was never the same after Benitez left Anfield. Torres is now a shadow of the player he was at Liverpool, and things don't look like changing any time soon.

In the wake of an encouraging win it would be easy to simply focus on the positives like normal, happy people who know how to enjoy success. But what those happy people who know how to enjoy success don't know is that failure and pain is lurking just around every corner, waiting to spring. So really, you're much better off embracing a more negative outlook that asks, "Why hasn't Jose Enrique been called up for Spain yet, and does it mean there's something wrong with him we don't know?

Craig Bellamy Hated Rafa Beitez! Lucas Leiva Makes Alex Song Look Terrible! Tony Pulis is Probably a Human Being! Other Inflammatory Headlines...!

* Craig Bellamy's feisty, roaming performance on the weekend played a key role in Liverpool's success, even if the more senior player inevitably tired after a frantic first half that saw Liverpool fly at their opponents.

Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to Chelsea and nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Spain striker expects to be on the receiving end of plenty of abuse when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he holds no grudges ahead of the "very special game"

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Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to Chelsea and nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Spain striker expects to be on the receiving end of plenty of abuse when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he holds no grudges ahead of the "very special game"

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Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to Chelsea and nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Spain striker expects to be on the receiving end of plenty of abuse when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he holds no grudges ahead of the "very special game"

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Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to Chelsea and nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Spain striker expects to be on the receiving end of plenty of abuse when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he holds no grudges ahead of the "very special game"

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Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has attacked a small section of the club's fans fans for showing 'open dissent' towards manager Kenny Dalglish after the Swansea game at the weekend.
Fans were reportedly booing at Anfield on Saturday after Liverpool were played off the park, and during Collymore's radio show on that night, there were a few very irate fans (Liverpudlians, it should be added), who were vehemently castigating Dalglish for his perceived failings.

Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy believes that Liverpool 'lacked something' under Gerard Houllier, Rafa Benitez and Roy Hodgson, and despite the trophies won, he feels that the style of football being played under Kenny Dalglish is what fans should be expecting from Liverpool FC.
Bellamy, who has scored two goal in 5 appearances so far this season, argued:
"Over the last 10 years, the club has won trophies, and we've had good managers who've done very well, but it still wasn't Liverpool for me; it still lacked something for me.

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has shed some more light on the reasons behind his departure from Anfield in 2010, and he also revealed his concerns about people 'rewriting history' and misrepresenting the overall impact he made at the club.
Speaking to Fox TV Australia, Benitez said:
"At the end I had to go because the conditions were not the best.

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has bought and managed some top class players during his career, but who does he feel is the best player he's ever worked with?
In an interview with Fox Sports Australia, Benitez gave his answer:
"It's not easy. The last one was Gerrard, but I had Baraja at Valencia who was also very good.

Return of the Comeback Kings

It is rare in football that one result ever goes on to be defined as a turning point in the season of either team involved. While the concept is frequently discussed, the reality in terms of the performance of the team lies more firmly in their continued application and sustained confidence.

With a quarter of the Premier League season wrapped up, the unavoidable reality is that Liverpool hasn't performed up to the level that many fans had hoped they would. They haven't seemed especially poor perhaps, but clearly they haven't hit the sorts of highs they did in the second half of 2010-11 that had fans talking about the squad being a few tweaks away from legitimate contenders after finishing out the season with the third best record—and very nearly the second best up until stumbling through their final two matches—in the league under Kenny Dalglish.

Seeing as everyone has given up on the game of football I thought I would write a mission statement that epitomised how the game should be managed..... INT. MIAMI HOTEL ROOM (My Flat) NIGHT Jerry's James'eyes open. Breathing strangely. Trembling, he holds onto the nightstand for grounding. He gets up, takes a few gulps of air, walks to [.

Former Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez has made no secret of his desire to return to football, and he recently spoke about what type of job would tempt him back into the game.
In a recent radio interview, it was clear Benitez misses being on the touchline, but after the disappointment of Inter Milan, he's not just going to take any job:
"I like to be on the pitch every day, but it has to be the right club.

This must be welcome news to all Arsenal fans. Being one of the richest clubs in the world, many people cannot understand why they are never aggressive in the transfer market, especially when it comes to buying high profile players.

Over the past 5 years, the club has gained a reputation for being a good breeding ground for budding talent at the expense of creating a formidable side that can consistently challenge for trophies.

One of the most prevalent myths to arise from the Rafa Benitez era is the improbable notion that former Liverpool Chief Executive Rick Parry signed Robbie Keane. I have argued repeatedly that this was not the case but many fans refuse to accept the truth. Well, finally, we have irrefutable proof that it was, as a matter of fact, Benitez who wanted Keane and signed Keane.

Ahead of the Man United game tomorrow, former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been giving his views on Kenny Dalglish's transfer activity; the importance of team unity, and where he sees the club finishing in the league this season.Benitez, who recently claimed that Man United's success is mainly down to money and not the impact of Alex Ferguson, enthused:"I think they've brought in some good

Perhaps the biggest game in the English calendar takes place this afternoon as Manchester United host Liverpool. So with excitement in our hearts, In The Stands have delved deep into the archives to recall some previous classics between the pair. Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool, FA Cup Final 1996 In a match more memorable for the Liverpool team [.

Rafa Benitez has revealed the five players from his time at Liverpool that he would have in an LFC 5-a-side team. And, as is often the case with Rafa's team selections, you may be surprised at who is omitted from the starting line-up.When Benitez was the manager, members of Liverpool's official membership scheme received, amongst other things, an exclusive 'The Real Rafa Benitez' DVD, and it is