Bullish Wenger warns rivals
02 Apr 2008 - 07:42:08
Arsene Wenger claims Arsenal 'can beat everybody in the world' in the build-up to their Champions League quarter-final clash with Liverpool.
The Gunners face Liverpool three times - twice in two-legged European tie and once in the Premier League - during a week which promises to define their season.
Just five days after the second leg of the European quarter-final, Arsenal also face Manchester United in a top-of-the table crunch league fixture.
However, Wenger is adamant that his team is good enough to conquer all before them as they look to secure Champions League and Premier League glory.
"We feel we can beat them and that is the most important thing," said the Frenchman, referring to the first leg of their Champions League tie with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
"On the day, it is about producing a good performance. If we do - I am convinced we will - we can beat Liverpool, Milan, everybody in the world.
"I want them to play without any restrictions, with no fear. Just with belief that we are a great side and we can achieve it.
"I believe in the way we play the game and in our quality."
Meanwhile, Wenger has reiterated his belief that domestic glory is still on the cards despite being overtaken by Manchester United and Chelsea at the top of the table in recent weeks.
"While Manchester United have the advantage, they have a difficult schedule as well," he continued.
"They have six games to go and four of them are away from home. One time they play against us, and they are at Chelsea as well.
"We believe we can still win the championship and that is not impossible.
"Do you think I have been fighting since the first day of the season in the championship to finish second? I want to finish first.
"Don't count on us to give up now after all we have gone through since the first game of the season."