Yossi aiming to close gap

the Israeli midfielder is hoping Liverpool can take maximum points over the festive period and close the gap at the top of the Premiership table.

"We are used to playing a lot of games and I think it is good for us. We need to catch up with Manchester United and Arsenal and this is a great chance," said Benayoun.

"Derby will be a difficult game for us and we can not look too far ahead, it is one game at a time like the manager has been saying."