Fergie slams 'ridiculous' Rafa

Ferguson: Responds to Rafa's rant

Hopefully he will reflect and understand what he said was ridiculous.

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has responded to Rafa Benitez's shock rant and branded the Liverpool boss' comments as 'ridiculous'.

Speaking after his side's 3-0 home win over title rivals Chelsea, Ferguson hit back at his managerial counterpart.

Benitez became riled after Ferguson stated that his Liverpool side could choke under the pressure of being at the top of the table.

The former Valencia coach responded by claiming that the United boss is above the law when it comes to punishment from the FA by reeling off what he called as 'facts'.

With Liverpool mounting what looks like their most serious title challenge since they last won the league in 1990 the mind games appear to have begun between the two clubs.

"I think you have to cut through the venom of it," Ferguson told Sky Sports.

"Hopefully he will reflect and understand what he said was ridiculous.

"I think he was an angry man and I think he was disturbed for some reason, that's all I've got to say about it."

Liverpool's draw at Stoke means United could find themselves top of the table before the leaders play their next game against Everton in the Merseyside derby next Monday.

The Red Devils face Wigan at Old Trafford on Wednesday followed by Bolton away on Saturday where they need six points to go top.