Source: Daily_Mail
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal will be good enough to beat Barcelona
Arsene Wenger has warned Barcelona that it will be a much improved Arsenal team that the Catalans meet in the last 16 of the Champions League. [LNB]The clubs will clash in a repeat of last season's stunning quarter-final when Lionel Messi secured Barcelona's passage to the last four with one of the finest performances of his career in a 6-3 aggregate triumph. [LNB]But on a day when Barca coach Pep Guardiola admitted to being 'frightened' of Arsenal, Wenger spoke confidently of his side's chances. [LNB] Bring it on: Arsene Wenger says his Gunners are determined to knock out Barcelona[LNB]'We want to qualify and we want to knock them out,' said Wenger. [LNB]'So is it difficult? Yes. Is it possible? Yes. Barcelona are certainly the favourites for the competition and a famous team but, on their side, they did not want us either because they know they will get a game. [LNB]'I think we are better than last year and we have a good opportunity to show that.' [LNB] Better this time: Gunners boss Arsene Wenger (L) believes Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side will see a different edge to his team[LNB]Guardiola seemed to agree. [LNB]'Arsenal will be stronger than they were last season with Samir Nasri now fully established in the team, plus the signing of Marouane Chamakh,' he said. [LNB]'They frighten me. If you're not at your best, Arsenal overrun you.' [LNB] Messi situation: The Argentine sensation destroyed Arsenal at the Nou Camp last season[LNB]The presence of Cesc Fabregas, who missed the second leg last season because of injury, will give the tie added spice. A former youth team player at the Nou Camp, the Arsenal skipper went close to returning their last summer. [LNB]'Obviously there will be a lot of talk about Cesc until the tie starts,' said Barcelona sporting director, Andoni Zubizarreta. [LNB] Not again! Arsenal to face Barcelona in Champions League as Spurs face AC Milan, Manchester United draw Marseille and Chelsea meet CopenhagenWenger insists Arsenal are still in the title race despite Man United defeat Axed Almunia will decide his own Arsenal fate, reveals WengerARSENAL FC
