Liverpool to take positive approach against Arsenal

By Jeremy Butler

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool will avoid the temptation to secure Champions League progress on the away goals rule in their quarter-final second leg against Arsenal on Tuesday, manager Rafael Benitez said.

A 1-1 draw at the Emirates stadium last Wednesday means Liverpool would reach the last four if the game at Anfield finishes goalless.

"We don't want a 0-0 draw," Benitez told a press conference on Monday. "I would prefer us to win. For us it is important to score a goal if we want to win the game.

"Arsenal can score goals away from home so we have to think about winning the game."

The match will be the third time the two teams have met in seven days with Saturday's Premier League clash in London also finishing in a 1-1 draw.

That result appeared to have put an end to Arsenal's Premier League hopes, but Manchester United's draw at Middlesbrough on Sunday has given Arsene Wenger's men renewed hope. Third-placed Arsenal are six points behind the leaders with five games left.

Benitez does not expect Arsenal's focus to be on anything other than the Champions League on Tuesday.

"I am sure Arsene Wenger thought the race for the title was over on Saturday, but now he will be thinking he has a chance in the league," added Benitez.