Baffled Benitez pleads with Gerrard

Stunned Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez pointed to the Champions League trophy and four new signings and told Steven Gerrard to keep his side of their bargain by committing his future to Anfield.

Reds officials have been amazed by weekend reports highlighting the strength of Gerrard’s resentment over the current contract impasse, claiming they have no idea what has triggered their captain’s anger.