On tonight’s game new signing Thomas Vermaelen said:

”Of course the Everton result is good for our spirit but already we are looking towards Tuesday,”

“We can be happy with this but now we have to be focused on qualifying for the Champions League. It is not going to be easy.

“Celtic are a good team and we will have to be on top of our game to beat them. I joined Arsenal to play in the Champions League, it is important for every player and club to be there.

“I don’t know too much about Celtic but they have some good, physical players up front and I think it could be a similar match to Everton.

“I think it will be similar to Goodison Park, with a fanatical crowd and we will have to play the same as we did against Everton. We will have to be physical again and also play our own game.”

and manager Arsene Wenger had this to say:

“You expect a massive support at Celtic,”

“Scotland is always a very special atmosphere – a special noise in the stands – but we have played everywhere in Europe and we can deal with that.

“It will be down to us and how well we play.

“We don’t go into this game with fear. We go with respect for Celtic, but we know it is a very important game for us and we want to come home with a positive result.

“I always prepare my team first with determination and not fear.

“We have played everywhere and have good experience in the Champions League, but every game is different and we know what we face on Tuesday – a very determined Celtic team with quality.”

 Team News

Sagna, Denilson and Fabregas will all face late fitness tests, but Fabregas has ‘way more than 50% chance of playing’, Abou Diaby is in the squad after recovering from injury but Theo Walcott (back) is still out.

Predicted Team

Almunia,

Eboue, Vermaelen, Gallas, Clichy

Song, Fabregas, Diaby

Van Persie, Bendtner, Arshavin

Bench: Mannone, Gibbs, Eduardo, Ramsey, Merida, Denilson and Vela

Player To Watch

For the second game running i’m going to have to pick Andrei Arshavin it’s his first european game for Arsenal, and basically can score anywhere, also look out for Super-sub Eduardo.

Match Prediction

I think tonight will be tough but i’m going to go with Celtic 1-3 Arsenal not as easy as it looks to be celtic go ahead with us coming from behind, Mcgeady for Celtic, Fabregas, Arshavin and Eduardo in injury time for Arsenal.

Come on you gooners!