"We know that it can be more difficult after an international break, and Fulham have a lot of players with quality and energy, so it will be a difficult game for us," said Benitez.
"They have two strikers who are doing well, they have a lot of positive things going for them so that is why they are doing well.
"And Roy Hodgson is a good manager and he is doing well there. I could tell he is a clever manager from the first time I met him last season.
"But we have a lot of confidence, so if we can keep playing well, I am sure we will continue winning games.
"The only way to keep winning is to keep the team focused for every game."