| RAFA ON CITY AND TRANSFERS Lee Brown 30 December 2007 | |
| Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was happy with his side's performance against Manchester City, but was left frustrated that they didn't win despite creating 17 chances to score. |
| The Reds became the first side to stop City scoring here in the league this season, but they were thwarted at the other end by some fine defending from Richard Dunne in particular. "We are a little bit frustrated," said Rafa. "The players worked really hard, we had plenty of possession, controlled the game and had 17 attempts at goal. "We played to win and we deserved to win against a team that has the best home record in the Premier League. "I prefer to take the positives from this game and as a team we are playing really well." A draw here leaves Liverpool ten points behind league leaders Arsenal, but Benitez says he isn't paying too much attention to the table at the moment. "Three games ago people were saying it was impossible for us, but it's different now and we still have a lot of games to play," said Rafa. "If we play like we did today we will win a lot of games so let's see what happens in the next few months." A lack of cover at centre half meant that Alvaro Arbeloa had to partner Jamie Carragher there today and Rafa gave an indication that the Reds may be looking to bring in reinforcements during the January transfer window. "We are working hard to find some solutions," Rafa explained. "I think we are close to some players, but until they sign you don't know. "We are looking for players that will be good for us now and in the future." | |
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