It’s true. Rafael Benitez is returning to the Premier League as manager of Chelsea.

Here are his best bits:

5. Benitez refuses to congratulate Ferguson on winning the title in 2009.

4. After Gerrard stuck his fingers up at a referee after he was booked, Benitez had a great excuse.

3. KRAP – Keep Rafa At Pool. Benitez was unhappy he wouldn’t be given more money to spend.

2. Claiming United only beat Liverpool to the league because we’d spent more money. When in FACT Liverpool had.

1. His mental rant about Ferguson




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