Ferguson stokes rivalry with old rival Rafa by claiming departing Chelsea manager's main concern is his CV
By JOHN EDWARDS
PUBLISHED: 04:24 EST, 3 May 2013 | UPDATED: 06:32 EST, 3 May 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson stoked up his rivalry with Rafa Benitez by suggesting the Chelsea manager's personal success is as important to him as his team's glory.
Chelsea head to Old Trafford on Sunday, fresh from reaching the Europa League final and eager to add another three points to their quest for a place in next season's Champions League.
According to his arch-foe Ferguson, Benitez will see it as enhancing his own career prospects as much as taking Chelsea another step back towards the top.
Scroll down to watch the Manchester Untied manager's pre-match press conference
All about him: Sir Alex Ferguson suggested Rafa Benitez cares too much about personal glory
Familiar: Benitez and Ferguson have been rivals ever since the Spaniard's days at Liverpool
The Manchester United manager has been at loggerheads with his Chelsea counterpart since Benitez's days at Liverpool, when the Spaniard launched a remarkable tirade at his bitter rival's apparent influence over how English football is run.
And there was little sign of a thaw in relations, as Ferguson today said: 'To be fair to him, he has done a good job in the last few weeks, but he is concerned about his CV. He does refer to it a lot.
'Chelsea have done fantastically well over the last few weeks. I think it is seven in a row they have won and they have reached the final of the Europa League.'
VIDEO Ferguson: Benitez is 'concerned' over his CV
Ferguson: Chelsea manager 'concerned' over his CV
He added: 'Getting rid of Roberto Di Matteo probably knocked them back a bit, and it is only in the last few weeks they have managed to find some consistency. They knocked us out of the FA Cup and have done well in Europe, but it is clear the next two games are going to be massive for them.
'They have us then Spurs on Wednesday and then the Europa League. They have played Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday. Tottenham will be fresh.'
Cup progress: Chelsea beat United when the teams last met on April 1 thanks to Demba Ba's volley
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PUBLISHED: 04:24 EST, 3 May 2013 | UPDATED: 06:32 EST, 3 May 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson stoked up his rivalry with Rafa Benitez by suggesting the Chelsea manager's personal success is as important to him as his team's glory.
Chelsea head to Old Trafford on Sunday, fresh from reaching the Europa League final and eager to add another three points to their quest for a place in next season's Champions League.
According to his arch-foe Ferguson, Benitez will see it as enhancing his own career prospects as much as taking Chelsea another step back towards the top.
Scroll down to watch the Manchester Untied manager's pre-match press conference
All about him: Sir Alex Ferguson suggested Rafa Benitez cares too much about personal glory
Familiar: Benitez and Ferguson have been rivals ever since the Spaniard's days at Liverpool
The Manchester United manager has been at loggerheads with his Chelsea counterpart since Benitez's days at Liverpool, when the Spaniard launched a remarkable tirade at his bitter rival's apparent influence over how English football is run.
And there was little sign of a thaw in relations, as Ferguson today said: 'To be fair to him, he has done a good job in the last few weeks, but he is concerned about his CV. He does refer to it a lot.
'Chelsea have done fantastically well over the last few weeks. I think it is seven in a row they have won and they have reached the final of the Europa League.'
VIDEO Ferguson: Benitez is 'concerned' over his CV
Ferguson: Chelsea manager 'concerned' over his CV
He added: 'Getting rid of Roberto Di Matteo probably knocked them back a bit, and it is only in the last few weeks they have managed to find some consistency. They knocked us out of the FA Cup and have done well in Europe, but it is clear the next two games are going to be massive for them.
'They have us then Spurs on Wednesday and then the Europa League. They have played Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday. Tottenham will be fresh.'
Cup progress: Chelsea beat United when the teams last met on April 1 thanks to Demba Ba's volley
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