Scouser Plays Victim

Last updated : 23 August 2007 By Ed
Benitez after the Premier League's decision yesterday.

"I would like to ask the Premier League a number of questions," he said. "How can a player with a signed agreement be treated like this?

"He has a document which is clear but the Premier League prefers to believe the word of someone else who made a mistake. I know there were accusations made against Liverpool in the hearing which were unbelievable. How can this

"I would like to ask the Premier League why is it that Liverpool always plays the most fixtures away from home in an early kick-off, following an international break?" he said. "We had more than the top clubs last season and we have four already to prepare for this season.

"It's going to be very difficult for us to win the Premier League because the other teams are so strong but I want our supporters to know that despite the disadvantages we have, we will fight all the way. We will fight to cope with our more difficult kick-off times and all the other decisions which are going against us."