Mascherano demands Liverpool build on defeat of United

JAVIER Mascherano demands that Liverpool must build on their shock victory over champions Manchester United – and not allow their standards to drop again.

The Reds went into Sunday’s 2-0 home triumph over United, having lost four successive matches and knowing another defeat would mean their worst run of results since 1953.

But Liverpool stormed to victory thanks to goals from Fernando Torres and David Ngog, lifting the pressure on manager Rafael Benitez.