Eduardo looking to avoid Gunners

Shakhtar Donetsk striker Eduardo has admitted he would prefer not to face former club Arsenal in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Eduardo ended a three-year association with the Gunners last month when he made the move to Ukraine for a reported fee of £6million.He believes it is the right stage in his career to embark on a new challenge, having not been a regular starter at Emirates Stadium since his recovery from a broken leg.The Croatian is excited about once again playing in Europe's premier club competition but recognises that it would be a tough draw for Shakhtar against Arsenal."I think this is good for me because I need to play," he said."I look forward to play in the Champions League. I don't want to play against Arsenal."Eduardo admits it was difficult to leave Arsenal after settling well into English life and forging a good relationship with the fans. "Of course. I have been there for three years and the supporters like me and I liked the supporters," he said."Everyone at the club was great with me and I have a lot of friends there, but that is life."

Source: Team_Talk