Steven Gerrard turns heat on Chelsea

Steven Gerrard has warned Chelsea that they are in for another Anfield nightmare tonight.

The Liverpool skipper believes his side can produce a hat-trick of Champions League semi-final wins over the London club by again giving them a torrid time in front of the Kop.

Chelsea wilted on their travels to Merseyside in 2005 and 2007, and the England midfielder is adamant that there will be more of the same this evening.

"This team never knows when it is beaten. Some teams wilt and chuck it in when the going gets tough. That's not the case with us," Gerrard roared.

"I personally have a hell of a lot of confidence in us going out there and doing what it takes to get to another final.

"We'll battle and scrap and believe in our ability to do whatever it takes. It's the biggest trophy there is and we want it.

"I don't think there is a player, manager or supporter of any team in Europe who wouldn't say it is the pinnacle of football."

Chelsea have been intimidated by the atmosphere at Anfield in the previous two semi-finals. Even though they are at home for the second leg this time, Gerrard still believes his club's supporters will be crucial.

"Our fans are desperate for us to win this and they will show that when Chelsea get here," he said.

"They will give us a massive advantage again because there aren't many places in the world that have such an intimidating atmosphere as Anfield that have such an effect on visiting teams - and that's a fact.

"Stamford Bridge is a big stadium but it's got nothing of the aura that Anfield has and it certainly won't intimidate us in the slightest in the second leg."