Source: Daily_Mail
No more whine from Sir Alex Ferguson, just a glass of goodwill for Benitez
Sir Alex Ferguson will enjoy his visit to Anfield today more than hemight anticipate because Rafa Benitez will make a conciliatory gestureto the Manchester United boss, despite having sparked the most bittermanagerial feud in recent times with a verbal attack last season. [LNB]His relationship with Ferguson may be at its nadir - 'before it wasOK but now it is not too much,' concedes Benitez - but there will be abottle of the finest Spanish wine on hand to share after today's game.[LNB] Rioja 'n' roll: Benitz and Ferguson hopefully won't spill claret[LNB][LNB] LIVERPOOL FC: All the latest news from across the webMANCHESTER UNITED FC: All the laetst news from across the webDAN KING: So who got the Alonso millions at Liverpool? [LNB]'I don't know if it will be from Rioja or from Castilla, but we will have some good wine,' promises Benitez.[LNB] Ironically, Ferguson once played host to Benitez at United's training ground.[LNB] Prior to taking charge at Tenerife, Benitez, then aged 40, visited Carrington to observe training. [LNB]'Before Tenerife, I went to see him and we had some chats, talking about football.' [LNB]When Benitez arrived in England in 2004, relations were amicable but it changed. [LNB]'Something is different,' says the Anfield boss. 'We are higher in the table.' [LNB]Or rather, they were last season. With Liverpool off the pace, maybe Rafa's goodwill gesture will be reciprocated.[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People:Alex Ferguson, Rafa BenitezPlaces:Liverpool, United Kingdom