Steven Gerrard described Arsenal as a “Wounded Animal”. Arsenal got crushing defeats by Manchester United and Chelsea recently and Steven Gerrard is very positive to treat them same way as Man Utd and Chelsea did to them.

Steven Gerrard said: “Arsenal will be a bit of a wounded animal and we’ve got to do what Manchester United and Chelsea have to them – give them very little space and hit them on the counter attack. It’s a massive game for us and the target is to get a result where we can push on and try to get third place.”

“Obviously at the end of the season our target is a top four finish, but if Arsenal give us any sniff of catching them then we want to grab it – and hopefully that will be on Wednesday.”

Gerrard knows the importance of tonight’s game. A few weeks ago, his side were written off even as contenders for a top four place. Now though, after an impressive run built on the back of six clean sheets in seven matches, they can realistically hope to catch the wounded Gunners.

And the England star believes his team have the necessary steel to complete the job.

Gerrard added: “Having the Champions League experience and also finishing in the top four for the past few years will hold us in good stead when the big games come up. But we’re treating every game like a cup final at the moment because we’re desperate for the top four.”

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However, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insisted, “All the players came off with their heads down even after an incredible performance because they knew we had lost the chance to put big pressure on United. But we showed we will fight right to the end. We will keep going and who knows what will happen?”

Rafa added regarding poor defending performance by his team, “Arsenal only had four shots and scored four goals, and every single one was from our mistakes.”

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said, “I have never seen such a brilliant display of goalscoring before. He scored with both feet, and showed great confidence and belief. He can play anywhere, and he brings such danger with him.”

“What I will say to Liverpool is ‘Don’t worry’ because we will go to United and try to win. I think the title is still very open even now.”, Wenger added.

Arshavin, the first visitor to score four league goals at Anfield since Wolves’ Denis Westcott in 1946, said, “I’ve scored two hat-tricks before but never four in a game.”

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Arsenal head to Anfield looking to extend their unbeaten Premier League run to 19 matches.

Liverpool will be missing captain Steven Gerrard who needs at least another seven days to recover from a groin injury. Although that absence will be a blow, Benitez is pleased that squad players are hitting form at the right time to boost the Reds’ run-in.

Arsenal will be without leading scorer Robin van Persie and striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Keeper Manuel Almunia and defenders Gael Clichy, William Gallas and Johan Djourou are also sidelined.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants his team to remain focused and finish the season off in style. He said “We have many big games coming up and we feel we can win them. Winning is what we live for. We want to get closer to the top and have a good opportunity to come back to six points on Liverpool. Third place is important and you never know.”

With Liverpool having just six matches left, Benitez accepts his team can simply not afford any more slip-ups.

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