Listen - Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg: Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool - Benitez: "Away goal vital"

Listen to Rafa Benitez's post-Arsenal press conference!

A disciplined display from Liverpool ensured they go in to the second leg of the Champions League as slight favourites in the match dubbed 'The Battle of Britain' after a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Much maligned Dirk Kuyt cancelled out Emmanuel Adebayor's opener as he prodded home from Steven Gerrard's centre whilst a bit of luck in the second half, first a penalty claim by the home side after Kuyt appeared to drag back Alexandre Hleb, and secondly Nicklas Bendtner managing to clear team mate Fabregas's goal bound shot, ensured a magical night at Anfield next week is on the cards.

After the match, Rafa Benitez said he believed the away goal his side managed to score could well prove crucial in the tie.

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