"Liverpool are a fantastic team with world class players and they will be up there challenging for the title this season," said Redknapp.
"We were probably fortunate to win this game because I thought Liverpool played some great football, and we did well to stay with them at times.
"David James was magnificent and he was the big difference between the two teams on the night. I've always said he is the best and he showed that against the very best in Liverpool."