Gunners in charge after downing Hoops

18 August 2009 14:35
A deflection and an own goal helped Arsenal overcome Celtic 2-0 in Glasgow to leave the Gunners with one foot in the Champions League group stages.[LNB]Arsenal took the lead two minutes before the break when William Gallas inadvertently diverted a Cesc Fabregas free-kick past Artur Boruc, and Gary Caldwell put through his own net in the 71st minute.[LNB]Only Barcelona and Dinamo Moscow, in the previous round, had beaten Celtic in the previous 36 European matches at Parkhead.[LNB]But Arsene Wenger's side enjoyed a comfortable second half to leave them in a commanding position ahead of next week's play-off second leg.

Source: Eurosport