Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is beginning to show nervousness according to Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez.

The Reds are still in pursuit of United in the race for the Premiership and Benitez believes that being chased and harassed is taking its toll on Ferguson.

"Ferguson is always talking about us which shows they are really under pressure," said Benitez after Liverpool's win over Blackburn.

"I don't care, but I know he's nervous, so it's good. You can see he's under pressure.

"Mind games are against managers who are affected by them.

"I am focused just on my team before every single game. I don't see that what's said about my team will affect my team. I don't think so.

"Maybe once in every 10 times, but not every time. Anyway, I don't care. It doesn't matter.

"I prefer to talk about football, but sometimes you have to hit back."