Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is ready to face Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry in today's high noon clash.

Today's clash brings Barry to Anfield for the first time since he opted for City rather than Liverpool.

Benitez thought he had him in the bag before City made their summer move.

Barry's decision enraged the Reds chief at the time.

Benitez admitted: "At the last minute he decided on another option and I wasn't happy, but we can't change that."