Rafa Benitez has been named Barclays Manager of the
Month for October after leading Liverpool to the top of the Premier
League alongside Chelsea.
Notoriously the month when the wheels usually come off for
Liverpool, The Reds excelled – going undefeated throughout the six
games played in all competitions during October.
The highlight was of course Liverpool’s magnificent 1-0 victory
at Chelsea, ending The Blues’ long unbeaten home record at Stamford
Bridge.
That match showed Benitez’s tactical mastery, but it was two 3-2
thrillers that showed his ability to rouse his troops to come from
behind.
Trailing 2-1 to Wigan at Anfield and then 2-0 away at Manchester
City, The Reds twice came flying back thanks to the Spaniard's
appreciation of how to affect a game.
The month also included home wins against Portsmouth and PSV, as
well as the 1-1 draw away at Atletico Madrid.
Benitez can celebrate the award by leading Liverpool to their
best ever Premier League tally after 13 games by beating Bolton on
Saturday.
