Benitez remains positve

Last updated : 16 December 2004 By Kevin Smith
Defeat at Everton and a late equaliser by Portsmouth has meant a difficult week at Anfield, but the boss is hoping they can get back to winning ways against Newcastle on Sunday.

"If you look at the table we have gained one point and closed the gap on the top four teams," he said. "I accept it is a bad situation losing two points at home but it's not the worst.

"The players are frustrated but we will return to training and focus on our next game and put this one behind us."