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Chelsea and Arsenal are envious of our European title says Benítez

Rafael Benítez, free of the distractions that have plagued the club after Tom Hicks and George Gillett secured their £350m refinancing package last Friday, insists his record stands up to scrutiny at Anfield and is a source of envy for Chelsea and Arsenal. "It is important for everyone just to talk about football now. Maybe that can help," said the Liverpool manager.

Doubts persist over the stability of the Americans' relationship and Dubai International Capital remains keen on buying the club but the loan has advanced negotiations on the £17m transfer of Javier Mascherano - "it is very close," said Benítez - and eradicated the excuses that have surrounded Liverpool's run of four successive league draws.

Andy Hunter Wednesday January 30, 2008 The Guardian