Benitez out to repay Reds' faith

Rafael Benitez is already turning his attention to Marseille and Liverpool’s bid for Champions League survival – after thanking Reds fans for their support in a tough situation.

The Liverpool manager admitted last night’s 4-1 triumph over Porto was an emotional experience after a week of speculation that he was about to be sacked because of his continued row with his club’s American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett over transfer policy.