Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is a survivor, says Arsene Wenger

28 October 2009 13:06
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident Rafa Benitez will get over the problems that are continuing to overshadow Liverpool's victory over Manchester United.[LNB]The Reds' 2-0 Anfield win over their fierce rivals brought an end to a four-match losing streak and kept Benitez's side in the title race.[LNB]But as the turmoil behind the scenes goes on involving a potential buyout of American co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks, speculation over Benitez's future continues. [LNB] Tough at the top: Wenger (left) has backed Benitez to get through the Reds' crisis[LNB]Ahead of the Carling Cup tie between Liverpool and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Wenger said: 'You would say for them with the environment they were in it was a vital win over United. [LNB]VIDEO: Wenger knows Liverpool will be a big test for his young guns...'I must say on the day they deserved to win because they dominated this game. [LNB]  'I believe Rafa is handling the pressure very well. It's not always easy but I believe in this job you need to resist the stress and the pressure because you cannot dream to go for a career in this job without coming into these kind of situations, so that's an absolute necessity to go through this kind of period and survive.'[LNB] Fergie's bullies gang up on Rafa Benitez - Wigan boss's astonishing attack on the Manchester United managerArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has high hopes for Frantastic MeridaAt last! Here's playboy Alberto Aquilani - just what Liverpool and Rafa Benitez have been waiting for since Xabi Alonso leftRobbie Keane convinced Spurs are stronger than Arsenal as Harry Redknapp's side prepare for derby dayTHE LIST: Top 50 football kits of all time - Nos 30-21LIVERPOOL FC

Source: Daily_Mail