Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists losing the Premiership leadership at this stage of the season is no blow.

After their 1-1 draw with Everton, Benitez roared: "I am confident - I still believe we can win the title. You have to think about the positives. In August, did we want to be in the position we are now?

"I can guarantee you that 100 per cent of our supporters would have said 'yes' - and I also know that we can play better. We have a lot of players coming back from injuries.

"It's too soon to say but we are level on points with United in January, still in the FA Cup and Champions League - so we are in a good position."