Roberto Martinez does not feel sympathy for Rafael Benitez as he believes there are "too many managers worried at the moment".

The Latics secured only their second victory against 'big four' opposition with a 1-0 win over Liverpool at the DW Stadium.

Wigan's performance heaped more pressure on Benitez, who had appeared to have weathered the storm after early exits from the title race, Champions League and FA Cup.

It left sixth-placed Liverpool's pursuit of Champions League qualification precariously placed with just nine matches of their campaign remaining.

But Martinez was not too concerned for his fellow Spaniard, saying: "Rafa doesn't need my sympathy because he is too talented to be worried.

"I think there are too many managers worried at the moment for me to sympathise with anyone.

"It is quite clear there are still many games. Liverpool have been playing a certain way for a long time now and they have huge experience in their ranks.

"Liverpool, in my eyes, are an outstanding team and I don't see them being too far away from the top four."

The Wigan boss did, however, admit he did not think last night's win over the Merseysiders was unexpected considering the scrutiny Benitez's side are under.

"I wouldn't say it was a surprise they struggled," he added.

"When you put that extra pressure on Liverpool, everyone wants to beat them and with their style people can work tactically against that.

"You always get good and bad performances but I think the Premier League is extremely exciting this season: three teams competing for the title, four teams for fourth place and eight teams to avoid relegation."