Rafa welcomes cup draw

Last updated : 06 January 2009 By Al Campbell
The Reds have a home date against the Blues in the fourth round of the FA Cup and it's a game Rafa Benitez is eagerly awaiting but he also says Liverpool will be concentrating on their two upcoming league fixtures first.

"It is a draw which will excite everyone in the city because everyone knows about the great rivalry that exists between the two clubs," said the boss.

"But we must remember that we have some big games coming up in the league before the cup tie and we will be taking one game at a time.

"Only when the cup game comes around will it become our focus and before then we play Stoke and Everton in the league so we must keep our focus on those matches.

"But it is good to have so many important matches because it shows that your team is doing well."