Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Portsmouth keeper David James finished second and third respectively.
Liverpool manager Benitez has also signed forwards Fernando Torres and Andriy Voronin this summer.
Liverpool, fielding a strong side including Fernando Torres, exerted total domination in the first 45 minutes.
Their famed passing game was largely absent, while the out-of-form Fernando Torres was withdrawn after 56 minutes.
Substitute Fernando Torres, who later pulled up in agony clutching his hamstring, played in the initial ball.
Fernando Torres gave the Reds the early lead when he stroked in Steven Gerrard's cross from 10 yards.
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool's Fernando Torres and Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas all definitely come in ahead of me.
Spain international Fernando Torres missed three golden opportunities to score, while Juan Mata hit a post late on.
Fernando Torres had an angled shot blocked by Blues keeper Ben Foster in a rare chance for the visitors.
The visitors' out-of-sorts display was summed up by four misses from Fernando Torres, who hit the post early on.
Match-winner Gerrard, back in the side following a groin injury, paid tribute to striker Fernando Torres after the victory.
Striker Fernando Torres has struggled to regain his form after knee surgery, leaving five-goal David Villa to shoulder attacking responsibilities.
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We have other big names like Pepe Reina, Xabi Alonso, Fernando Torres and Javier Mascherano and they are all here.
Redknapp, speaking after Spurs' 1-0 victory at Blackburn, said Chelsea could win the league after their purchase of Fernando Torres.
In Gerrard's absence they played Dirk Kuyt in the position behind Fernando Torres and he was nullified by De Jong.
He has lured Joe Cole to Anfield and persuaded key duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres to stay with the club.
He was initially offered to Liverpool during this transfer window as part of Chelsea's bid to sign Reds striker Fernando Torres.
El Zhar follows Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt, Yossi Benayoun and Daniel Agger in committing his long-term future to the club.
However, Hodgson has been boosted by better news on strikers Fernando Torres and Dirk Kuyt, and defenders Martin Skrtel and Glen Johnson.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Hamburg defender Jerome Boateng are among the players reported to be a part of Mancini's recruitment plans.
Fernando Torres almost punished Utrecht only to have a close-range shot saved.
It is a headache for boss Rafael Benitez ahead of Sunday's game at Chelsea, with Fernando Torres already struggling with a hamstring problem.
Hodgson left out Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres as well as resting other key players ahead of Sunday's league game at Manchester United.
However, Liverpool could be priced out of a move for the 28-year-old Irishman as Benitez continues his search for a partner for Fernando Torres.
The home side had received an attacking blow prior to kick-off when talismanic 22-goal striker Fernando Torres was ruled out with a knee injury.
Fernando Torres was the first to race through on goal but his angled shot from the right was excellently palmed wide by Iker Casillas.
But with captain and midfielder Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres coming off injured during the Cup defeat, McAteer is fearful for the remainder of the campaign.
Fernando Torres had a 10-yard angled sidefoot tipped over by keeper Boaz Myhill but having survived that early scare Hull quickly set about their task.
Coach Vicente del Bosque withdrew his misfiring strike-force of Fernando Torres and David Villa in the 58th minute, bringing on David Silva and Daniel Guiza.
Long-term injuries for Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres are not Rafa's fault either, but other title contenders have dealt with the loss of key individuals.
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