Benitez: beating United would be ‘a real boost’

RAFAEL BENITEZ believes sheer will-power can drive Liverpool towards their objectives this season.

The European champions produced a hugely significant performance to beat Arsenal on Tuesday to go 10 points clear of the Gunners, leaving Arsene Wenger’s side struggling to claim a Champions League spot.

Liverpool showed the experience of their European triumph last season has taught them how to hold their nerve and maintain total concentration in the crucial last minutes of a match.