Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says playing Liverpool is always a special game.

Sunday's Anfield encounter is a far cry from the title-defining matches of the late 20th century but it's still a special occasion for Wenger.

"Yes, of course," he said. "There's a special atmosphere.

"I have a lot of respect for the crowd at Liverpool because they stand behind their team. I remember one day we were leading 5-1 at Liverpool and they were chanting 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. It's one of the few grounds in the world where you can see that. There's a special combination of knowledge of the game at Liverpool and support for their team. I have a huge respect for that."