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Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has admitted he is glad to see the back of Arsenal after their recent trilogy of fixtures.

'The first leg played in London was crucial. They were better than us but we did not lose,' Skrtel told Pravda.

'In such games you cannot look to play beautiful football, the result is decisive.

'For some time from now I don't want to see Arsenal, not even on TV, I am fed up with them for a year on.

'It is not easy to play against such players, to defend against them. The games were very tough in terms of fitness and mentally. I am glad they are behind us.

'It was a difficult situation for us but, fortunately, shortly after Arsenal drew level, we had a penalty kick and scored the third goal. At that moment I believed we would go through.

'In my opinion it was penalty. So far though I have not seen the situation on TV.'