Wenger: Celtic clash more important than United

by STUART WATSON Most papers lead with previews of tonight’s match versus Celtic with a couple of other stories thrown in about atmosphere at the new ground and Arsene Wenger speaking about the progress of William Gallas.

The Sun – WILLIAM GALLAS has put last seasons ill discipline where he was stripped of the captaincy behind him.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2607266/Wenger-No-regret-over-Willy.html

ARSENE WENGER says today’s match versus Celtic is bigger than this Saturday’s clash against Manchester United.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2607371/Wenger-Bhoys-bigger-than-Utd.html

The Daily Mirror – ARSENE WENGER urges the crowd at the Emirates stadium to make some noise once again as they look to beat Celtic to gain entry to the Champions League group stage.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsene-Wenger-urges-Arsenal-to-make-history-at-quiet-Emirates-Stadium-article127955.html

Oliver Holt reports on Arsenal supporters group REDAction leading the way in trying to create some atmosphere at the new stadium.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/oliver-holt/English-football-can-find-its-voice-again-and-Arsenal-are-leading-the-way-article131355.html

The Daily Star – Also report on ARSENE WENGER’S claims that tonight’s match versus Celtic is the bigger out of their next two matches.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/95492/Weng-s-Guns-united-in-Euro-goal-/

The Daily Mail follows suit and lead with ARSENE WENGER’S quotes on the Celtic match.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209029/Manchester-United-wait-big-says-Arsene-Wenger-Celtic-clash.html

Meanwhile, Celtic defender GARY CALDWELL says Celtic can expose Arsenal’s soft approach and kick them off the park to win the tie tonight.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209103/Bhoys-bully-Wenger-purists-insists-upbeat-Caldwell-ahead-crunch-clash.html

The Daily Express leads with TONY MOWBRAY saying the first goal tonight could swing the tie wide open.

http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/122855/Celtic-set-to-go-for-broke

The Guardian – They follow some of the red tops and lead with ARSENE WENGER’S claims that tonight’s match is bigger because you can claw points back in the league but not in a Champions League qualifier.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/26/arsenal-priority-celtic-wenger-champions-league

The Independent continues the trend and lead with the Wenger “Tonight is more important than Saturday line”

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/forget-old-trafford-wenger-tells-squad-1777090.html

The Times concentrates on Wenger’s claims that they must make sure they finish the job against Celtic tonight.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/arsenal/article6809979.ece

Finally, The Daily Telegraph leads with news that Cesc Fabregas is out of tonight’s clash versus Celtic.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/arsenal/6087536/Arsenal-v-Celtic-Cesc-Fabregas-to-miss-Champions-League-play-off-with-injury.html
 

Stuart Watson

Arsenal fan since 1988, and regular at Highbury from 1994 onwards, Now a ST holder in the North Bank Lower at Emirates and regular away follower. Boyhood hero's were Ian Wright and Paul Merson and favourite players from the current crop are Robin van Persie and Jack Wilshire. Best Arsenal moment was being at White Hart Lane when we clinched the title in 2004.

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