Rafa Benitez: Liverpool FC can still finish fourth and reach Champions League

Rafael BenitezRAFA BENITEZ will be keeping a close eye on the weekend's results to see if Liverpool's fading Champions League hopes remain alive.The Reds face West Ham at Anfield on Monday night.By then they could be nine points behind Manchester City, who face Manchester United at Eastlands today.Fifth placed Tottenham are just a point behind City but also have a tough game this afternoon as they play host to league leaders Chelsea.Benitez knows that should both City and Spurs lose, maximum points against the Hammers will put Liverpool within touching distance of their rivals again.Successive draws against Birmingham and Fulham mean Liverpool's destiny is out of their hands.But where there is a chance there is hope for Benitez.'In football everything can change from one week to the next,' said the Reds boss.'Again, this weekend could be crucial for all the teams challenging for fourth place.'There are some important games before we play West Ham. Then we will have to win our match.

Source: Liverpool_Echo