Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez backs Liverpool to stay as "one of the best in the world"
The Spaniard guided the Reds to Champions League glory in 2005.
May 4, 01:20
Rafael Benitez hints at Newcastle stay
The 59-year-old's existing contract is due to expire on June 30.
May 3, 18:36
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between in-form Newcastle and title-chasing Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
May 2, 18:51
Jurgen Klopp turns attention to Premier League after Barcelona defeat
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp turns his attention to the Premier League title race, having seen their Champions League hopes left in tatters by a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona.
May 1, 22:47
Preview: Arsenal vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Valencia.
Apr 30, 17:12
Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille interested in Rafael Benitez?
A report claims that Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez may be tempted away from the Premier League by one of Paris Saint-Germain or Marseille.
Apr 28, 18:30
Chris Hughton: "Relaxed isn't the word"
Pascal Gross salvaged a point for Albion.
Apr 27, 21:15
Rafael Benitez willing to fight to keep Ayoze Perez at Newcastle United
The 25-year-old Spaniard has been linked with a move back to his native country.
Apr 26, 23:01
Benitez: 'Newcastle should be in a position to compete'
The Spaniard wants to raise his sights at St James' Park.
Apr 26, 15:55
The saga surrounding Rafael Benitez at Newcastle - key questions
The 59-year-old has secured a third successive Premier League season for the Magpies.
Apr 25, 11:49
Premier League - five things we learned
Issues are coming to a head at both ends of the table.
Apr 22, 00:00
Rafael Benitez urges Newcastle to spend in order to reach top half
The Spaniard has fired a warning shot across the club's bows.
Apr 20, 22:25
Rafael Benitez hints at Newcastle exit with desire to return to Champions League
The Newcastle boss' contract is up in June and an extension seems no closer to being signed.
Apr 20, 00:14
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle need one more win to be safe'
The Magpies could be mathematically safe this weekend.
Apr 19, 11:20
Friday Papers: Eden Hazard, Rafael Benitez, Scott Arfield
Is a Real Madrid deal with Eden Hazard on the horizon?
Apr 19, 08:25
Newcastle United MD promises 'sustainable' spending
Promotion back to the Premier League has restored the club's off-field fortunes.
Apr 18, 18:01
Rafael Benitez hopeful over Florian Lejeune recovery
Frenchman expected to be out until October.
Apr 18, 15:08
Ayoze Perez insists Newcastle now safe in Premier League
The Magpies moved onto 38 points with their win over Leicester.
Apr 13, 22:42
Rafael Benitez reveals new Newcastle United contract is "closer"
Newcastle are 10 points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
Apr 13, 06:15
Rafael Benitez "waiting" on talks over new Newcastle United contract
Benitez has acknowledged there is an air of uncertainly around St James's Park.
Apr 11, 17:46
Roy Hodgson hails Luka Milivojevic's "technique" and "mental strength"
The Eagles skipper struck with nine minutes remaining at St James' Park.
Apr 6, 18:45
Rafael Benitez keen to sign new Newcastle contract
The 58-year-old Spaniard's existing deal is due to expire at the end of the season.
Apr 5, 17:06
Premier League: Five talking points ahead of the weekend's action
Everton welcome Champions League hopefuls Arsenal to Goodison Park on Sunday.
Apr 5, 12:19
Unai Emery: 'Still very tough for Arsenal to finish in top four'
The Gunners are above Tottenham for the first time this season.
Apr 1, 23:52
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Newcastle as the Gunners moved into third with their 10th straight home league win.
Apr 1, 19:55
Arsenal boss Unai Emery heaps praise on Rafael Benitez
The Gunners are on a run of nine successive Premier League wins at the Emirates Stadium stretching back to December 2.
Apr 1, 07:11
Rafael Benitez defends Miguel Almiron over lack of goals
The Paraguay international is still awaiting his first for the Magpies.
Apr 1, 07:00
Report: Matt Ritchie seeking Newcastle United exit
Newcastle United midfielder Matt Ritchie will attempt to leave St James' Park in the summer, with a bid of around £10m likely to be enough to prise him away.
Mar 31, 13:52
Rafael Benitez hoping for top-ten finish
The Magpies have collected 35 points from their first 31 games.
Mar 31, 10:48
Preview: Arsenal vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Mar 30, 12:25
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle not safe yet'
Newcastle have lost just once in six games.
Mar 30, 11:55
Rafael Benitez unconcerned about potential Ayoze Perez exit
The Spanish striker has seven Premier League goals to his name so far this season.
Mar 30, 01:22
Rafael Benitez tells Salomon Rondon to "keep scoring" to secure future
The Venezuela international has scored 10 goals for the Magpies.
Mar 29, 16:12
Rafael Benitez being targeted by Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande?
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is a rumoured target for Guangzhou Evergrande, who are looking to replace Fabio Cannavaro.
Mar 29, 09:39
Top 10 Liverpool strikers of the Premier League era - #7
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 greatest Liverpool strikers from the Premier League era continues with number seven - Dirk Kuyt.
Mar 20, 11:13
Football rumours from the media
Andreas Pereira, Denis Suarez and Mason Mount feature among Tuesday's back-page speculation.
Mar 19, 06:32
Benitez thinks one more win will make Newcastle safe from drop
The Magpies are seven points above the bottom three.
Mar 17, 10:00
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez hits out at Mike Dean's poor decisions
Matt Ritchie salvaged a point for the Magpies with a late leveller.
Mar 16, 19:19
Rafael Benitez not giving up on keeping Isaac Hayden
Rafael Benitez believes that Isaac Hayden can be persuaded to stay at Newcastle United, despite the midfielder handing in a transfer request last year.
Mar 16, 13:18
5 talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixtures
Liverpool are bidding to return to the Premier League summit.
Mar 15, 17:55
