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Liverpool ace Jota insists no underestimating Man Utd clash

Liverpool ace Diogo Jota is looking forward to tomorrow night's clash with Manchester United.

Fresh from qualifying for the Emirates FA Cup final at the weekend, they are now preparing to host the Red Devils at Anfield on Tuesday night under the lights.

Jota told liverpoolfc.com: "Yeah, another big game. We know what it means to the fans, these kinds of classic games. It will be very tough for us and the first of seven finals that we have until the end of the season. So, [to] win is the only chance for us, even though it is not going to be easy to do that, so we need to be at our best."

The match brings back fond memories of October's 5-0 victory at Old Trafford and Jota also said: "That was a great day for us, for the fans, for everyone to remember for a while. But we cannot get distracted by that result, because it will be nonsense from our side if we think it is going to be easy, or something, because Man United is never going to be easy. I think we did a fantastic job that day at Old Trafford and we need to be next to that level if you want to grab another three points."

Jota also spoke of Luis Diaz's progress since his January arrival from Porto.

He said: "I think it's pretty much up to the player's style. He just fits into the team, so that's why he was a great signing from the club. The energy that he puts in every single moment is what we needed as well since January. He is just good for us, we know that we can rely on him to bring, every time that he walks on the pitch, such a high level of energy that is a characteristic of our team."

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