Celtic - Arsenal

Tonight, we play the first leg, the away leg, of the European champions league qualifiers against Celtic. Not the easiest draw we could have got, but by far not the hardest. What makes me laugh about the fans of Celtic and Rangers is that they think their teams are fantastic, up there with the best in the world. In reality Rangers and Celtic would struggle not to get relegated after a season in the premiership. Having said that, in the past few seasons Celtic have had good results against teams like ManU, AC Milan and Villarreal at Parkhead. We have to be on our guard, but the difference between talent in the two teams is huge, and should we lose, it's because we have thrown it away. Arsene highlights Aiden McGeady as the biggest threat eminating from the green and white of Celtic. I have to say I agree with him, the Irish wideman does have an inkling of talent, other than that Giorgos Samaras will be out to prove the point against an English side that he isn't a total failure.

On to Arsenal news. Abou Diaby is once again fully fit, although for how long remains to be seen. Fabregas is a slight doubt although Wenger rates his chances of playing as much more than 50%. Denilson is a bigger problem, with a groin injury, and Walcott's return keeps getting delayed. Other than that, the usual suspects who weren't available for Everton once again won't be gracing the field of play: Fabianski, Djourou, Nasri and Rosicky. Wenger promises to play the strongest team that is available to him, as he keeps pressing that this is a tricky clash. Thus the team may be very similar to that which played against Everton:

Almunia

Sagna Gallas Vermaelen Clichy

Song

Fabregas(c) Diaby

Bendtner v.Persie Arshavin

We'll have to wait and see. Enjoy the game Gooners, and after this it's only a few days til we annihilate Portsmouth at home. I'll be back after the match.
'Til then.