ARSENE WENGER will be happy to take a goalless draw to Anfield despite acknowledging that they will be facing 12 men' at the Reds' fortress in the second leg of this Champions' League quarter-final.

Anfield has witnessed the fall of many European giants over recent years, including Chelsea in last year's competition and Serie A league leaders Inter Milan in the last round, but Wenger is confident his side can cope with the added pressure in front of the Kop.

"Of course we would like to win the home game on Wednesday, but 0-0 is never a disappointing result in the first leg," the Frenchman told ITV Sport. "We have seen many times that it puts the other team under huge pressure in the second game because they are in two minds.

"They don't really know whether to go for it or to sit back and wait - it gives you every chance.

"But it is true that Liverpool have 12 men at Anfield. Their crowd have played a big part in their European success, they have turned so many games because the rules are different in Europe."

Wenger has long praised the belief in his young side, and he believes the outcome of the tie will come down to which side is more determined to reach the semi-finals.

"In this sort of game between two English teams, I feel mental strength will be the deciding factor," declared Wenger. "This will be a test of character, who wants it more."