Rafa - Let's win every game

20 February 2009 07:37
Rafa Benitez has challenged Liverpool to win every game in the club's bid to catch Manchester United in the title race.[LNB] Liverpool fell five points behind United in midweek after the reigning champions beat Fulham 3-0 in their remaining game in hand.[LNB]Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League title is now a straight fight between his club and arch-rivals Liverpool.[LNB]Ferguson wants his team to boast a 100 per cent record for the rest of the season and it is a gauntlet that Benitez has also thrown down to his squad.[LNB]Keep going"Clearly we don't want to lose points, so we will try to win every single game," said Benitez on the club's official website. [LNB]"You never know what is going to happen. You can lose points one day and then a few weeks later the other teams lose points as well. [LNB]"We just have to keep going, think about the next game and winning three points, and that's it." [LNB]Liverpool face Manchester City on Sunday after a fortnight without a game and Benitez feels the break has come at a good time for his players.[LNB]Massive gameHe added: "The rest was good for us. We had been playing too many games in a row and so it was important for the players to rest and enjoy some time with their families. [LNB]"We need to be ready for the important weeks ahead. [LNB]"We know the City game is massive for us and that's why we have to concentrate totally on it and prepare properly. [LNB]"City are scoring goals, but also conceding some, so clearly they are a dangerous team. They have good players with the likes of Robinho and Bellamy, so offensively we have to be aware." [LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports