Gerrard issues Euro warning
01 Apr 2008 - 08:36:41
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned the other Champions League quarter-finalists that the Reds are targeting a third appearance in the final in four years.
Gerrard was speaking ahead of the first leg of his side's tie against Arsenal in the last eight of Europe's premier club competition and the midfielder is upbeat after a Merseyside derby win over Everton at the weekend.
He commented: "We are a good side in Europe and we are always confident whoever we come up against, that we can qualify.
"I think other teams are more concerned about us because we have proved over the last two or three years we are one of the best sides in the competition. We have nothing to fear.
"It is going to be a really tough game against Arsenal, but we are looking forward to it now and go into it full of confidence.
"When we won it in 2005 we had to beat all the best teams so I'm sure we will have to do it again.
"It is a cup competition and it is different from playing for three points. I'm sure it will be different, but we know we are in for two very tough games.
"They have one more thing to play for. They have still got half a chance in the league and maybe that will distract them a bit."
