Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel says they're ready to face Manchester City.

With the two legged Carling Cup semi-final to follow, the Reds will head into Tuesday's clash at the Etihad Stadium full of confidence.

"We played really well at Anfield against them and showed we can compete against them," Skrtel told liverpoolfc.tv.

"If we can repeat that performance on Tuesday then we are certainly capable of getting a good result against them.

"We are looking forward to it and we will give our best.

"These are going to be special games as in a short period we play them three times so we hope to be successful."