Coppell ok with Rafa

Steve Coppell is ok with Rafa Benitez despite the fact that the Liverpool side played an under strength side against Birmingham last weekend. The Reading boss is confident of staying in the Premiership this year.

"You look at the depth they have and sometimes maybe it's of benefit to us because they're bringing fresh people in with a point to prove," said Coppell on the club's official website.

"The players had the prospect of a Champions League final so they won't have been going through the motions.

"I will always say I have faith in the integrity of the league, and that has proved to be the case again."