Former player Ian Wright feels Arsenal have the best opportunity to beat Barcelona as they have nothing to lose going in to their Champions League knockout encounter, he told the Fletch and Sav show.
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed Manchester City counterpart Manuel Pellegrini to cope with the constant speculation linking Pep Guardiola with his job.
So reports the Daily Mail’s Charles Sale, who further noted “high-level sources have added Arsenal to the shortlist for Guardiola” while the Gunners’ rivals Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked with the coveted Spaniard.
And while Wenger praised his ability to open up opponents, he was also keen to point out how Ozil has improved at the less attractive things in his game.
“We have a chance to knock them out”.
Arsene Wenger highlighted the major role played by the player, “He is the main provider in our team”. Contributing closely with assists, the Dutchman additionally managed to tally 50 Premier League objectives after 114 matches.
“That is what Mesut is about”. I am not happy with the two or three games when we didn’t score goals but normally we continue being the most scoring team. “Medically, my people think he will not be ready in time – but Alexis being Alexis, you just never know”. Of course Barcelona are one of the best teams in Europe.
Separated by just a solitary point, with Arsenal enjoying a greater goal difference by one and with both teams having won 10 games this season, Wenger is expecting a tight affair at the Emirates.
“His history as a player and the clubs he has played for…to bring him in to play with us was massive”.
“When I saw Rijkaard entering the referee’s dressing room I couldn’t believe it. When Drogba was sent off I didn’t get surprised”.
“I think as well in the big games, the number of shots on target shrinks”.
“What I say could be a bit detrimental to David Ospina, and I don’t want to be because he was exceptional a year ago, but Petr Cech, he has done it all”.
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Arsenal are now second in the English Premier League (EPL) standings with 33 points, while leaders Leicester City are two points ahead of them.
