Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier wants his club to become the kings of the UEFA Cup by setting new standards with a record fourth win.
Houllier's side face Slovenian outfit Olimpija Ljubljana tonight knowing that they are one of only four clubs who have won the competition three times.
But Frenchman Houllier, still disappointed that his side are not in the Champions League, has given his team the target of a fourth win in the tournament.
He said: "I think only four clubs, including us, have won the UEFA Cup three times, so it is our aim to win it again and achieve a new record.
"We go into the competition to give our best and win it, we feel that about any tournament.
"The first rounds are not the easiest, remember Bucharest and Liberec a few seasons back, these teams defend hard and make life very difficult. They raise their games and are difficult to break down."
Houllier, who is without the suspended El-Hadji Diouf but has Stephane Henchoz back in the squad, added: "We have made our reputation through European success, and we have to keep that going.
"There are a lot of good teams in this tournament, including Barcelona and Valencia, so we know it is tough. But the target is there."
Despite Houllier's determination to win the lesser competition, Liverpool would undoubtedly prefer to be in the Champions League.
The Frenchman said: "It is a spur to us to see the Champions League and not be in it. I am sure the players are watching it and believing we should be there, and they are saying that is where we want to be next season.
"We have been doing well, been getting the results, I hope this will continue."
Michael Owen, with 20 European goals for Liverpool, needs one more to take Ian Rush's all-time club record and his manager believes he can reach the landmark in the Slovenian capital.
Houllier said: "Away from home Michael is always likely to score, so he most certainly will be playing. He seems to be fine and firing at the moment, not just the goals but his contribution. He is a key play for us always and I hope he gets that record now for himself."