Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen wary of Celtic threat

THOMAS VERMAELEN believes Arsenal's 6-1 thrashing of Everton is the perfect preparation for Tuesday?s visit to Celtic.But the Belgian defender, who scored on his Gunners debut at Goodison Park, is refusing to allow Saturday?s success to serve as a distraction ahead of the club?s Champions League qualifier at Parkhead. Vermaelen said: ?Of course the Everton result is good for our spirit but already we are looking towards Tuesday.?We can be happy but now we have to be focused on qualifying for the Champions League.?Celtic are a good team and we will have to be on top of our game to beat them. They have some good, physical players up front.?Boss Arsene Wenger insisted the win at Everton had helped lift the mood in the Gunners camp following the sales of Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure. He said: ?It is important. It lifted our confidence and that is good. But we are on alert as well. We know every game is different.?

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