Source: Eurosport
Mowbray sees the bigger picture
Tony Mowbray denies victory is essential against Arsenal at Parkhead on Tuesday night if the Hoops are to progress past the Gunners and in the group stages of the Champions League.
The Londoners' are favourites for the tie but Mowbray pointed to the previous qualifier against Dinamo Moscow when Celtic lost 1-0 at home before winning the second leg 2-0 in Moscow, as evidence against the traditional theory that sides must win their home games in Europe.
"Arsenal have got world class players but we are looking forward to it and we have confidence and are going to try and win," said Mowbray.
"I saw a quote from Mr Wenger this week saying that they play better away from home than they do at home.
"The game is more expansive away from home, teams come on to them more and leave more space for them to play in.
"In an ideal world we would like to be in a position where Arsenal have got to try and score a goal at home.
"But at this level it is a very tactical affair, so we don't need to be in a winning position after the first game.
"We lost the first game here against a very good Moscow side and managed to win the away game. We are under no illusions."
