Source: Daily_Mail
Fergie ends Rafa feud by admitting he feels sorry for troubled Liverpool boss
Sir Alex Ferguson has attempted to make peace with Rafael Benitez by admitting he has 'sympathy' for the Liverpool boss.[LNB]United clash with their great rivals in the Premier League on Sunday, and Ferguson seems to be trying to draw a line under last season's feud.[LNB]Benitez accused Fergie of receiving favourable treatment from officials during his infamous 'facts' outburst, and Ferguson responded by claiming his rival was 'disturbed'.[LNB] Rivals: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez[LNB]Ferguson had the last laugh when United beat Liverpool to their 18th title, but he has offered an olive branch to the Benitez and the Merseysiders in his programme notes for Sunday's match.[LNB]Ferguson cited the huge pressure and expectation on Benitez at Liverpool as unfair but said the tremendous demands on managers were a cold reality of the modern game.[LNB]The United boss has spoken of his huge respect for his rival and hailed Liverpool as a big club with a great history.[LNB]Benitez is under huge pressure after a dismal season in which Liverpool have failed to sustain a title challenge and made early exits from the Champions League, FA Cup and Carling Cup.[LNB] Big win: Fernando Torres scores the first goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win over United at Anfield earlier this season[LNB]But instead of gloating at Liverpool's demise, Ferguson said he empathised with Benitez, having been through a similar situation in his early years at Old Trafford.[LNB]Ferguson pointed out that he 'had been there' in reference to his early struggle at United and repeated his belief that sacking a manager was no guarantee of success.[LNB]United may have drawn level with Liverpool in winning an 18th title last term, but their supporters will be aware that the Merseysiders have had the better of recent matches between the two.[LNB]Liverpool did the double over United last season, and also won at Anfield earlier this season.[LNB] Owen Hargreaves finally makes his comeback for United reservesREVEALED: Training bust-up led to Rafa freezing out Riera at LiverpoolLIVERPOOL FC
