Gillett backs under-fire Rafa

RAFAEL BENITEZ received the dreaded vote of confidence yesterday as Liverpool co-owner George Gillett backed the Spaniard to turn things around at Anfield.

Liverpool are currently enduring their worst run in 22 years, having lost four games in a row, results that have seriously hindered their domestic and European ambitions.

To add to Benitez’s woes their next game is against bitter rivals Manchester United on Sunday where defeat would see them fall 10 points behind the champions.