Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Manchester United are not immune from the pressures of leading the Premiership. United responded to Liverpool's earlier defeat of Hull on Saturday by recovering from 2-0 down to maintain their three-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 5-2 win over Tottenham.

United also have the extra advantage of having a game in hand but the Reds boss is determined to maintain the momentum.

"We have to keep on winning," Benitez said. "This football is always difficult and United are a good team, but if we keep winning I think maybe they will feel the pressure.

"You never know in football. We have done our job here."