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Reds boss Rafael Benitez believes inexperience cannot be used as a get-out clause for Wenger given how many big games his squad have played at the highest level. But the Gunners boss certainly feels youth is well on Arsenal's side.

"We are young, still very young. You cannot convince me otherwise," said Wenger.

He added: "(Emmanuel) Adebayor is young, Cesc Fabregas. I cannot say they are old, I am sorry.

"They have experience. We have played in the Champions League final, but they are young.

"They will be better in two or three more years because they will be even more experienced - and they will still be very young then."

Wenger maintains his young Arsenal side can cope with the added pressure of the Anfield cauldron, having seen off the Reds on Merseyside twice last season in both domestic cups - although the Gunners did lose 4-1 there during March 2007.

However, having come through a severe test to silence the AC Milan faithful at the San Siro in the last round, the Arsenal manager remains confident in his side's ability.

"We have belief we can win everywhere in the world," said Wenger.

"There is a little comfort when the game starts when you are at home, but in Europe that doesn't matter very much."