Benitez: big four will find it harder

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez does not expect the Barclays Premier League’s big four to have things all their own way this season.

Benitez, who could give a debut to new Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos against Aston Villa tonight at Anfield, anticipates plenty of teams taking points off the Reds, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.

He said: “This will be a different sort of title race. Already we have lost, and so have Manchester United.