Source: Telegraph
Arsène Wenger guards against tinkering after Arsenal's impressive start to the season
However, Cesc Fàbregas's hamstring problem makes him a major doubt for the second leg of the Champions League qualifier against Celtic on Wednesday night, meaning Wenger is likely to have to rethink his tactics. [LNB]Alex Song and young Brazilian Denilson offer plenty of defensive cover for a midfield trio, while Aaron Ramsey could be brought in to take on the playmaker role. [LNB] Related ArticlesFabregas doubt for United clashWenger hits out at FAFabregas 'going nowhere'Arsenal look to AmericaAfter watching his side thrash Everton 6-1, win 2-0 in Glasgow, and beat Portsmouth 4-1 at home Wenger concedes there is little need to tinker, but added: "We have played a 4-3-3 formation early in the season but it is not a definite system it can change."[LNB]'At the start of the season, I wanted to play high up the pitch, making a threat in the opponents half early in the game.[LNB]'We like to do that, because we are an attacking team and it gives us the opportunity to use our character.'[LNB]Wenger said that should he dip into the transfer market again before the window closes, it would be for defensive cover.[LNB]A move for Fulham's Norway centre-half Brede Hangeland appears to have been ruled out, but reports linking former captain Patrick Vieira with a return continue to surface, while the future of centre-back Philippe Senderos, who was in talks with Everton, remains unclear.[LNB]Wenger is keeping an 'open eye' on the situation ahead of the Sept 1 deadline.[LNB]'We are not desperate because if you look at the players who are out and those who are available, it shows that we have a big squad,' he said.[LNB]'Maybe in the defensive area we could still do something, but everybody looks at basically the same places.'[LNB][LNB]
