"Today we needed to change some players and keep up a high tempo during the game. We also created a lot of chances too so we approached it in the right way," said Benitez.
"Clearly if you have players playing well they can give you an option on another day and that was another positive from today.
"Pennant was a threat for them throughout the game and he is an option we have on the right side and when he is playing well he is really dangerous."