Pressure builds on Benitez after controversial draw

On Monday, Liverpool required a controversial penalty from Steven Gerrard to snatch a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City to leave them in seventh place, 11 points behind leaders Chelsea.

Albert Riera, Yossi Benayoun and Daniel Agger all also suffered knocks, while Spanish striker Fernando Torres did not even make the match day squad as he battles with a groin injury.

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