Benitez braced for Everton jeers

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Sunday, December 30, 2012
David Moyes (R) promised Rafa Benitez (L) a warm welcome to the dug-out but was less sure of the reception awaiting him from irate Everton fans when Chelsea visit Goodison Park. Net photo.

YesterdaySunderland  1 - 2     TottenhamAston Villa  0 - 3     WiganFulham          1 - 2    SwanseaMan Utd          2 - 0    West BromNorwich       3 - 4     Man. CityReading          1 - 0    West HamStoke          3 - 3    Southampton Arsenal          7 - 3     Newcastle UtdTodayEverton  vs  Chelsea  13:30 Ss3QPR  vs Liverpool 16:00 SS3LONDON - Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez is expecting a barrage of jeers when the Blues travel to Goodison Park on Sunday and he has riled the Everton faithful even more by failing to rule out a possible return to Liverpool in the future.Benitez makes his first trip to Liverpool as a manager for the first time since he was sacked by the Reds two and a half years ago and he is prepared for a frosty reception from their Merseyside rivals.Everton’s disdain towards Benitez harbours from the Spaniard claiming the Toffees had a "small club mentality” before a number of altercations with David Moyes, particularly following the 1-1 FA Cup draw in 2009.But Benitez was much more levelled in his evaluation of Everton’s current status ahead of Sunday’s match and he remained coy when asked if he would ever return to Anfield as manager."At the moment, I’m really pleased here,” he said. "I want to keep winning and you never know what can happen in football."I have a very good relationship with the fans and the city but I’m a good professional and that means I will give 100% for this club. It is always something special when you go back to Liverpool. My connection with the city is very strong.”Benitez’s family remain in Merseyside despite his move to Inter Milan and the recent appointment at Chelsea.