Wenger 'ready For Barca Challenge'

Arsene Wenger insists his side will be totally focused as they face defending champions Barcelona in the Champions League.

The Arsenal manager is 2/1 with Extrabet(Go to Extrabet ») to win the game, but he is wary of the dangers posed by the Catalan side, especially in the form of Lionel Messi.

"I do not deny their quality, but we are an exceptional team as well," he added.

The tie has been given an extra edge as former Gunners hero Thierry Henry returns to the Emirates for the first time since he left.

It is expected that the Frenchman will get a warm reception as he plays against the club for which he has scored more goals than any other player.

He is 7/1 with Expekt(Go to Expekt ») to net the first goal, while Cesc Fabrgeas is 8/1 with Blue Square(Go to Blue Square »).

But the Spaniard is still a doubt for the match, with Wenger noting that "if he is not capable to play, I would not even put him on the bench".

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Posted on:- 31/03/2010 - 12:00 PM
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