Rafa wants stroll in the park

Last updated : 06 January 2008 By Al Campbell
The last time these two teams met in the FA Cup Liverpool won 5-3 after coming back from 3-1 down. Rafa Benitez is hoping for a less stressful match this time around.

"When we played them last time we won 5-3 and it was a very, very tough game because they put us under a lot of pressure. They were playing long balls and second balls and we were conceding too much. I don't think my heart could take it again this time!" said the Spaniard.

"I think everyone remembers the goal Alonso scored from inside his own half and the reaction of Gerrard. I have to admit I was pretty much thinking the same thing! But it was a fantastic goal.

"The game was very difficult and I'm expecting it to be similar this time because Luton are a tough, physical side and it will be a massive game for them.

"They don't concede too many goals and they do not score many goals but they are winning 1-0 and they have a good manager so it will be difficult.

"We will be looking to be stronger in defence than we were last time but we will also be looking to go forward and score goals ourselves if we can."