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Benitez: We'll end Arsenal's season

Rafael Benitez today insisted Liverpool are ready to leave Arsenal facing up to a third successive season without silverware.

The Spaniard is fully aware that the Gunners' faltering League campaign has meant tomorrow's Champions League quarter-final second leg taking on greater significance to Arsene Wenger's side.

Ahead of Liverpool's third meeting with Arsenal in a week, Benitez said: "If they want to win a trophy they need to win this game because it will be difficult for them in the League."

Liverpool hold a marginal advantage following the 1-1 first-leg draw at Emirates Stadium, but Benitez refuses to believe his side are favourites.

He said: "Do I think we're favourites? Not really. We know the top-class players that Arsenal have. We don't want a 0-0 draw. We need to win."

Robin van Persie returns to the Arsenal squad for tomorrow's match after missing the first leg with a thigh problem.

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