Rafa welcomes City test

Last updated : 04 October 2008 By Al Campbell
Last season the Reds outplayed City at Eastlands but failed to get on the scoresheet and drew 0-0. This is the sort of area the players must improve in this season if they're to make a sustained title bid says the boss.

"If you want to be a contender in the league, you have to be consistent - you have to win games in a row," said Benitez.

"It was clear last season that we were in a good moment but it finished 0-0 even though we had a lot of chances. It is important to do the right things this year."