Season still alive says Rafa

Last updated : 12 January 2007 By Al Campbell
Despite being knocked out of both domestic cup competitions in a week Rafa Benitez says Liverpool's season is still alive with the Reds third in the league and still in Europe.

"I am sure when we play teams like Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal later in the season, it can be a different result," said the Spaniard.

"If we have all our players available, and have no more bad luck with injuries, I know how strong our first team can be.

"People are talking about how strong Arsenal were in the last two games, so maybe this shows how well we've done to finish above them in the Premiership last season and to be third at this stage now.

"Last season I remember Manchester United losing early in the Champions League and losing to us in the FA Cup. People were saying things about them, but now they are at the top of the table.

"We are sure we can progress from here in a similar way, and remember we are still fighting in two competitions."