Wenger: Slavia Will Be Like A Wounded
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They might have hammered them 7-0 in the first game a fortnight
ago, but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is wary of the dangers
complacency can bring ahead of Wednesday's return match in Prague.
The Frenchman knows the Czechs will be hell-bent on exacting
revenge.
Speaking ahead of the return encounter between his side and Slavia
in Prague this Wednesday, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger heaped praise
on his team for the way they comprehensively dismantled the Czechs
two weeks ago at the Emirates, hailing the display "the complete
performance."
"Particularly in the latter stages of the game when the goals came
on the floor, and each goal would be bigger, quicker and of a
better quality than the last," said Wenger of Arsenal's 7-0 triumph
on match day 3.
Out For Revenge
Nevertheless, the Frenchman knows it won't be so easy this time
out, and warned that if the Gunners approach this game as if it's
already won, they would definitely come unstuck.
"When we meet Slavia again on Wednesday, they will be full of
desire for revenge. We will go into the game with top focus and
commitment."
Getting The Job Done
Wenger knows that this game is of vital importance for Arsenal's
early peace of mind. A win in Prague would see the Gunners into the
knock-out stages, and would alleviate the pressure ahead of match
day 5's tricky encounter away to Sevilla.
"We want to qualify for the last 16 in this game, we have a good
opportunity and we don't want to neglect that."
