Benitez: Win won't end Everton bid

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Liverpool go into the Anfield showdown with a two-point lead over fifth-placed Everton, and victory would stretch that lead to five points with just six games left.

But Benitez said: "I do not think that if we win it will finish off Everton's challenge for fourth spot. They have had a fine season and will keep going to the end. We expect that from David Moyes' teams."

He added: "It means we must keep winning to make sure we are in the top four. A win and a five-point lead will be a good advantage but we have important games, especially away from home, so we know we must keep working hard.

"I enjoy derbies, big games, especially if you win. But we want to win and so do they, and these are the really important games that I enjoy being involved in."

Liverpool turn their attention to the Champions League trip to Arsenal on Wednesday straight after the derby, and Benitez now plans to use his best side for the rest of the campaign.

He said: "I will not be resting players ahead of the Champions League game at Arsenal.

"We have spoken all season about changes and rotation but we must field a strong team now to make sure we qualify for the Champions League."