The Arsenal Blog

Arsenal have a proud record in the champions league and Arsene Wenger expects his team to continue it tonight when the German side Schalke visit the Emirates. Wenger is confident that the Gunners will have no repeat of the hugely disappointing performance against Norwich.

“I expect us to respond in a strong way because this team is very ambitious.”

The last time Arsenal lost at home to a non-English club was 2003. They have only lost twice in 48 home games in the champions league, only once at the Emirates and not at all in the last 16 matches. A win for the Germans is as likely as winning the lottery jackpot!  ...........Read more

The Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs says that recent results for either team will mean absolutely nothing when Man United take to the Emirates pitch tomorrow, and Arsenal are certain to be fighting to the death against the team that has been their biggest rivals under Arsene Wenger’s reign.

“Arsenal are Arsenal,” Giggs said. “They play very good football, they’re one of the best passing teams in Europe and they’re up there, as they always are. They’ve had a few disappointing results but they’re still in the Champions League and they’re up there in the league. Like most teams they probably could have done better, but I’m sure they’re happy.  ...........Read more

Arsenal are preparing to face Man Utd tomorrow looking for revenge for the massive 8-2 defeat at Old Trafford earlier in the season, and although the Gunners are still well below their rivals in the Premiership table they haven’t lost a home game since the beginning of the season.

Andrei Arshavin believes that Arsenal have no reason to fear Man United now that they are back at the Emirates. He said: “They are very strong but at home we can beat everyone too and I hope we will do it.

“If we play well we don’t mind what form they are in.  ...........Read more