Liverpool’s success in reigniting their title challenge
in March has been recognised with Rafa Benitez and Steven Gerrard
being named the Barclays Premier League manager and player of the
month.
With leaders Manchester United slipping up with two consecutive
defeats, the first of which came at the hands of Benitez’s side,
Liverpool took full advantage by collecting maximum points in the
calendar month.
The stunning 4-1 victory at Old Trafford was sandwiched by a 2-0
win over Sunderland and 5-0 hammering of Aston Villa to leave The
Reds just a point behind their great rivals, who have played a game
less.
Benitez has now been named manager of the month for the fifth
time in his career, joining a select group of bosses that includes
Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Sir Bobby Robson amongst
others.
Gerrard also takes the individual award for the fifth time after
scoring at Old Trafford and claiming his maiden Premier League
hat-trick in the win over Villa.
