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Rafa fears Man Utd's war chest

AFP, Bangkok
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said on Tuesday he fears Manchester United will use the war chest from the Cristiano Ronaldo megatransfer to make the Premier League champions even stronger.
"I am sure they will have money and they will buy some players," Benitez said, with United's Sir Alex Ferguson profiting from Ronaldo's record-shattering move of 80 million pounds (131 million dollars) to Real Madrid.
But Benitez hopes that Liverpool, runners-up last season, can close the gap with new signing Glen Johnson providing the missing link.
"We have to be strong next season -- we have improved with Glen and hopefully we can do a little bit better and that will be enough," said Benitez, who signed the England full-back from Portsmouth for 17 million pounds.
Johnson agreed with his new boss that Liverpool could end their title drought in the coming season.
"Liverpool are right up there with the world’s best. They showed that last season. A few minor errors can be cut out and that will lead to mas-
sive improvements," he said
"My early days at Liverpool have been fantastic. Everyone has been good to me and I think I am settling in fast. “
Benitez does not often see eye to eye with Sir Alex and he dismissed suggestions by the United manager that free-spending Manchester City would not pose a threat next season.
• "Hfrink every club now js ’tryihg :to ftnpro^e and Manchester City is one of them," he said. "I would like to be there at the top of the table and be contending but I cannot say too much on the other teams."
Benitez refused to take questions on the future of Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is being chased by Real Madrid to join Ronaldo and Brazil's Kaka in a new lineup of Galacticos.
Alonso arrived with the squad for an exhibition match against Thailand taking place Wednesday night, and Liverpool’s local supporters have left him in no doubt that they want him to remain at Anfield.
During a promotional event Tuesday at a Bangkok shopping mall, more than 250 fans chanted his name and waved banners reading "Alonso Please Stay". He acknowledged the fans but made no comment about the transfer talk.
Liverpool have made a slow start in their pre-season games, drawing 0-0 with Swiss club St Gallen and losing 1-0 to RapidVienna.