Reds roar back into the mix

Liverpool roared back into the race for a Champions League spot after downing Tottenham 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday, with their beleaguered boss Rafa Benitez firing a warning at the club’s detractors. Two goals from Dutch star Dirk Kuyt saw the Reds move to within a point of fourth place. "The race for fourth is between four teams now,” boasted Benitez afterwards. “We knew we had to reduce the gap to stay in the race and it was important to win here.” Their main rivals for the coveted Champions League place are Aston Villa, Manchester City and Spurs. “I'm really pleased with the players. Now I think we will get stronger over the second half of the season,” added Benitez. Liverpool have enjoyed a dismal season up to now losing seven games. They only lost two league games the whole of last season.