Rafa says he shares Steven Gerrard's frustration at their failure to mount a serious title challenge this season.

The Reds are well off the pace in the title race, sitting in fifth spot behind leaders Arsenal.

Skipper Gerrard launched a damning assessment of the club's league form earlier this week and Benitez says it is a view shared by everyone connected to the club and that he has no problem with Gerrard voicing his displeasure.

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