Benitez urges Reds focus

Rafa Benitez has told his Liverpool players to use the victory over Manchester United as a springboard for success. The Reds came from behind to record a stunning 4-1 win at Old Trafford and Benitez recognises how significant the result was for everyone at the club.However, he does not want his men to waste the momentum and hopes Liverpool will be fully focused when they face Aston Villa on Sunday."I know how much winning at Manchester United means to our fans. You only had to be on the motorway coming home with them last weekend to realise that," said Benitez."But we must put that result behind us now and concentrate on winning against Villa."We are four points behind Manchester United and they have a game in hand, so only by winning every game we have left can we have a say in the title race."Difficult Aston Villa have mounted a strong challenge for UEFA Champions League qualification this season and Benitez has been impressed by Martin O'Neill's side.But the Spaniard has not been too surprised by their recent wobble and hopes to pile on more pressure at Anfield.He said: "It is very difficult for them to continue to play at the same high level for a long time."The other teams are top sides and very strong. Villa have had a fantastic season and they are in a very good position, and they must try to stay in contention until the end."But Arsenal are playing better and the situation will become difficult for Villa. But it is still a good season for them."Benitez added: "The players know they must win every game, that is the only way we can stay close to Manchester United."It is important to manage expectations. We must talk only of beating Aston Villa and see where that takes us."

Source: SKY_Sports